Heather Davis Studio + Gallery

01/03/2022

We are so excited to have “The French Broad” painting by Heather Davis featured on the cover of this month’s The Laurel of Asheville magazine! Read the full article here: https://thelaurelofasheville.com/arts/cover-artist-heather-davis/

03/20/2021

It's the first day of Spring! Freshen up your tablescape with pieces from our handmade floral ceramics collection — perfect for dinner al fresco 🌸

Shop these limited-edition pieces online: https://www.heatherdavis.studio/shop/

03/19/2021

The New York Times commemorates the one-year mark of COVID-19 by interviewing 75 artists about how their work, and that of others, helped them cope.

"Great art will be made from this time, about this time, inspired by this time. While we wait for that to emerge, we asked 75 artists to open up about their creative travails and triumphs a year into the pandemic.

Through interviews and written answers, edited and collected here, they let us into the life of a creative mind in quarantine. But they asked to share one caveat: 'Obsessing over what it did to me specifically almost inexcusably leaves out my constant awareness of the damage to my community, the arts in general, to say nothing of the half a million dead Americans,' wrote the composer Nico Muhly. 'This whole thing is Very Bad.'"

Read the full article below:

Musicians, authors, directors, comedians, painters and playwrights open up about trying to be creative, and sometimes failing, in quarantine.

03/17/2021

'Pompeii VII', in the modern encaustic series by Heather Davis,
is a vibrant blend of dynamic energy and subtle distressed textures. This focal feature encaustic panel blends oil paint and hot wax in abstract tones of deep burgundy, royal blue, and sage green.

See details and pricing online:
https://www.heatherdavis.studio/shop/pompeii-vii-encaustic-painting/

03/13/2021

Gorgeous single vial wooden vases from Calnek Woodworks are now online — available in walnut, cherry or poplar. Handmade, $40 each.

Shop now:
https://www.heatherdavis.studio/shop/modern-wood-frame-and-single-glass-tube-vase/

03/12/2021

Looking for something new to do this Saturday? Head over the River Arts District Artists, Asheville for the Second Saturday stroll — not sure where to start? Check out this "RAD Day" itenerary from our friends at Visit Asheville.

You'll find the heart of Asheville’s creative spirit in this colorful neighborhood, where once-bustling mills now house more than 200 active artist studios.

03/09/2021

Looking for abstract art that captures an ephemeral state of mind? This panel, from the 'Moody Blues' series by Heather Davis, interprets happiness, sadness, curiosity and intellect through her encaustic collagraph technique. The original piece features an expert blend of oil and cold wax with blues, greens and soft yellow tones.

Visit our online gallery for details and pricing:
https://www.heatherdavis.studio/shop/moody-blues-i-encaustic-painting/

03/06/2021

Looking for a stunning twist on everyday essentials? You’ll love the elegant simplicity of Sundrop Jewelry — this ultraviolet Lyra pendant is a single drop of sun-melted glass, wrapped by hand with recycled Argentium silver.

Shop our full line now: https://www.heatherdavis.studio/shop/?swoof=1&pa_artist=tawny-reynolds

03/05/2021

An article in Today's Geriatric Medicine shares hopeful news on benefits of creativity and art for aging adults with dementia and other cognitive disorders:
"Making art is an essential, vital component of activities that offer a wide range of health benefits. Several studies show that art can reduce the depression and anxiety that are often symptomatic of chronic diseases. Other research demonstrates that the imagination and creativity of older adults can flourish in later life, helping them to realize unique, unlived potentials, even when suffering from Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease."

Read more: https://www.todaysgeriatricmedicine.com/news/ex_082809_03.shtml

03/02/2021

'Pompeii IV', by Heather Davis, is one of the largest in her Pompeii series. This focal feature encaustic panel blends oil paint and hot wax in beautiful tones of deep burgundy, royal blue, gilded gold, and yellows.

See details and pricing online: https://www.heatherdavis.studio/shop/pompeii-series-iv-encaustic-painting/