I really enjoy trading with fellow artists for work that neither party could afford otherwise. It’s a great way to share, support and receive inspiration within your creative community without money being involved. Ian Brownlee and I arranged to trade work well before we became dear friends. I think it was actually one of our first conversations; to trade a painting inspired by “home” and “rain” for a large, hand-embroidered sketchbook. The following is what resulted:
Ian is inspiring to me in many ways:
-His work is amazing (simply put)
-He is incredibly dedicated and is prolific as a result
-He is versatile; creating both wall paintings and mural projects
-He is one of the most authentic people I know and it clearly shows in his work
If you’re in the Asheville area be sure to checkout this work at Gallery Minerva and a new group show called On The Verge at the Asheville Area Arts Council. You can also find one of his murals at Rosetta’s Kitchen on Lexington.
Here is an article by Brian Gallagher for WNC magazine.
