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Have you thought about commissioning an oil painting? “I love creating large paintings for homes and offices. If you would like an original oil painting, I am happy to work with you on the perfect size and color palette for your special space. I mix all my colors from a limited, harmonious palette and work in an expressive impressionistic style. Mood, atmospheric perspective, captivating light and pleasing soft color, are my focus. Sky scapes, Loose Floral and Abstracted Nature are my specialties.” artist -Jo Ridge Kelley
Is it the rising mist and layers of blue ridges extending way out to the horizon at sunset or sunrise? Is it a gentle glowing light over the lake or the energy of a waterfall…a backlit cloud with dramatic light across the meadow or salt marsh? Maybe it’s a pastoral scene with a meandering stream that takes you back to your childhood?
2. Where will you display your painting? What is the mood and feel you want to create in your space? Choosing a season and time of day for your painting, will play a big part in setting the mood for the room. Big white clouds over a beautiful sky of blue and a lively colorful foreground, will bring out a feeling of happiness and a free spirit! Warm glowing clouds at sunset with the land gently silhouetted and the light reflecting on water, will create a sense of calm and peacefulness. This would be a tonal landscape with moody and dramatic light, soft edges and dreamy.
3. What size painting will best suit the space? Keep in mind, the larger the landscape, the more it allows you to “walk right in” and wander around. You’ll feel like you’re there surrounded by the natural world, away from the hustle & bustle of daily life. Your painting can serve as the “escape from reality” that we all sometimes need. Perhaps a triptych would be perfect for a big wall!
4. Summing it all up, here’s what you need to think about: Location of installation - where would you like to hang your painting?
*Subject to be created (mountains or coast, flowers, abstract * Size of painting, linen mounted on archival board to be traditionally framed or a deep gallery wrapped canvas with a “floater frame” (a narrow edge frame ) or hung unframed * Choosing a mood, a feel that you’d like to create in your space, time of day, the light - soft reflective sunlight or brighter midday light
***request a quote and timeline via email or text.
5. Once decisions and agreements are established, a 50% deposit is required to get started with balance due upon completion. Email updates are a big part of the journey. We’ll begin with an approved sketch and then design on canvas, a custom color palette and progress photos. The goal is a beautiful heirloom work of art that you will cherish.
(I absolutely want my clients to love their painting, so if your painting doesn’t speak to you, a refund of your deposit, less 10% of the total invoice amount for my time & energy, will be made.)
***Regional Installations can be arranged.
Jo Ridge Kelley Fine Art Studio & Gallery
jo@jokelley.com |joridgekelley.com |828-226-0549
“The Process of Creating an Heirloom Work of Art Specifically for You”
This magnificent 4 BR, 5½ BA home is situated in a prime location near the club, Marina and Greystone Inn. This legacy lake home features hardwood floors, a stunning great room with stone fireplace, chef’s kitchen, wet bar, and a cozy keeping room with wood burning fireplace. This home offers outdoor living at its finest with a large enclosed porch with fireplace, outdoor kitchen, extensive decking and stone work plus a beautiful outdoor “living room” with fireplace overlooking the lake, boat house with sun deck, and a newly installed dock. $5,500,000. MLS 3918054
In The Mountains Of North Carolina.
This three bedroom, three bath home with attached one bedroom, one bath guest house features an open, lightfilled floor plan, three stone fireplaces, and two bedrooms on the main floor. It also offers a two-car carport, twocar garage, outdoor firepit, and many additional special features. 1200 square feet of outdoor entertaining space with breathtaking views of Lake Toxaway.
$1,695,000. MLS 3835323
Art Fisher, Listing Broker
10 Park Place West Brevard, NC 28712
Office: 828-883-9895
Cell: 828-506-4895
ArtFisher@FisherRealtyNC.com
Extensively remodeled. 4 BR, 3 BA home on Lakeside Mountain with magnificent view of Toxaway Mountain, Cold Mountain, Panther Tail Mountain, and Blue Ridge Parkway. This conveniently located home features a large great room with a stone, wood-burning fireplace, two primary bedrooms and beautiful study on the main floor. New hardwood floors, newly remodeled kitchen, new deck, and screened porch. A large carport with extensive storage and fresh interior and exterior paint. $1,250,000. MLS 3915097
Some of the most beautiful real estate in the country is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina surrounded by state parks & national forests. Lake Toxaway Estates boasts cool summers and the largest private lake in North Carolina. The lake, the country club community and the surrounding area make Lake Toxaway Estates a unique and unmatched second home destination.
Lake Toxaway is a 640 acre lake with 14 miles of shoreline. The lake elevation is approximately 3,010 feet and offers swimming, boating, water skiing, sailing and fishing.
Lake Toxaway Estates also offers golf, 6 tennis courts, croquet, a Club House with Pro Shop, fine dining, social programs with the Tom Fazio Golf Learning Center and fitness center nearby. Located on Lake Toxaway, the Greystone Inn offers access to the Lake Toxaway Country Club, a spa, six-course gourmet dinners and champagne cruises on the Miss Lucy.
Art Fisher, Listing Broker
10 Park Place West Brevard, NC 28712 Office: 828-883-9895 Cell: 828-506-4895 ArtFisher@FisherRealtyNC.com
Immaculate 4 BR, 4½ BA custom home overlooking Lake Straus. This meticulous home features a slate roof, copper gutters, extensive stone work, hardwood floors, chef’s kitchen with Sub-zero a nd Wolf appliances, serene master suite with spacious and luxurious bath, 2 large stone fireplaces, and 3 guest suites. Extensive outdoor entertaining area including a stone patio and fireplace overlooking the lake. $2,695,000. MLS 3886207
Since the inception of Straus Park in 1997, Fisher Realty has played a vital role in its development. We take pride in our ongoing involvement and in our outstanding selection of Straus Park properties.
Located within the city limits of Brevard, Straus Park offers the peace and seclusion of a mountain home along with the convenience of being just minutes from historic downtown Brevard, which features first rate entertainment, distinctive dining, unique shopping, and endless cultural opportunities.
Straus Park offers a variety of mountain architecture including spacious custom homes on large wooded lots, the Mountain Cottages of Blueberry Hill, unique Mountain Park homes with sidewalks out front reminiscent of the friendly neighborhoods of yester-year, Lakeside and Parkside Townhomes designed by renowned mountain architect Al Platt, and Straus Ridge offering one, two, and three bedroom luxury condominiums.
Straus Park amenities include a 6-acre lake, a community lake house for various social events, a pool, tennis courts, and a trail system for enjoying outdoor life.
10 Park Place West Brevard, NC 28712 828-883-9895 FisherRealtyNC.com
This one-owner custom designed and built home (2008) has been gently lived in as a second home and well maintained. This Southern exposure facing home has been strategically positioned with lg windows framing picturesque mountain views and live and ever changing art. Home has an elevator that serves each floor and many other accessibility features all throughout to accommodate for ease of living. Take daily swims in your own home’s interior gas heated saline pool, grow exotic plants in the pool’s atrium as you listen to the soothing rock waterfall --perfect for year-round entertaining and family enjoyment off the main floor dining room. Location is in a popular subdivision called Bare Bridge Fields is right outside the town limits of the quaint town of Burnsville and only 30 mins. from Asheville. MLS#3914326 $1,100,000
The Haen Gallery in Asheville opened in July 2006 with a show featuring Lynn Boggess, the unique and quintessential Appalachian painter. The gallery is owned and directed by Chris Foley, who moved to the Asheville area in 2004 to be near his daughter and granddaughter. Chris was trained as a painter and sculptor and graduated with a BFA degree from Georgetown University. His involvement with graphic and fine art has been lifelong. In 1997 he co-founded Old Town Editions in Alexandria, Virginia with Mark McCormick-Goodhart, a photographic scientist at the Smithsonian Institution. The company has numbered among its
clients The Library of Congress, National Portrait Gallery, The Museum of American History, National Park Service and World Bank and many others over the years. Old Town Editions was purchased by its employees. In 2013, Chris Foley opened a second gallery in Brevard, a decision that allowed the gallery to expand the number of artists they represent. This new location also places a heavy emphasis on sculpture, offering a wide variety of indoor and outdoor sculpture, commissions, and monumental installations. The Haen Gallery is named in honor of Chris Foley’s mother, Eileen Haen Holberg. It is pronounced “HAY-n”.
Our intention is to provide excellence in quality and service as well as value to our clients. It is also important to us to create a space where the public can enjoy access to exceptional artwork — both regional and national — regardless of their ability to purchase. Our artists, beside their commitment to excellence, share a common bond: a keen appreciation for the natural world. Thus, the visitor to our gallery will perceive a certain sensibility. There is a sense of place in the artwork that is appropriate to this wonderful area and any other area where a discerning spirit chooses to reside. Generally speaking, the Haen Gallery offers the work of established artists whose distinctive and unique style sets it apart from ordinary and imitative efforts. We have seen the prices that most of our artists command for their artwork rise significantly over the years, making their work quite attractive as investments. But most of all, we have had the pleasure of providing for our clients artwork of real value that will be enjoyed for many years and even generations.
Lynn BoggessAt The Haen Gallery, we offer full art consultation, delivery, and installation services that make acquiring art easy and enjoyable. Working with your vision and budget, we can provide a portfolio of local, national, and international artists for review. Our artists, beside their commitment to excellence, share a common bond. That bond is a keen appreciation for the world around us. Impasto landscapes by Lynn Boggess, ethereal skyscapes by Larry Gray, abstract crowds by Ursula Gullow, tranquil vistas by Stephen Pentak, cityscapes and industrial scenes by Valerio D’Ospina… we represent dozens of artists that each have an impressive story. Our intention is to provide excellence in quality and service as well as
value to our clients. It is our honor to work with each individual to find the perfect art and sculpture for their home or business. Pieces that speak to them and provide a sense of place.
In-home
To assist in this process, we offer personalized in-home art consultation. Or, as many of our clients prefer, an electronic approval process. This digital retouching allows the client to enjoy photo renderings showing options for artwork in their home or business.
ASHEVILLE
52 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801
Chris Foley 828-254-8577
Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-6pm | Sun 12pm-5pm
Email:info@thehaengallery.com
BREVARD
210 S. Broad Street, Brevard, NC 28712 828-883-3268
Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 11am-6pm | Sunday 12pm-5pm or call 828-384-1341 for an appointment
Stephen Pentak Lynn BoggessEat, drink and make merry while enjoying breathtaking views of Lake Atagahi from this incredible home. The builders spared no expense in creating a place with 12-foot ceilings, large windows, 10-inch crown molding, and thoughtful design which includes two primary bedrooms with “his and her” bathrooms and closets. The main level consists of kitchen, dining, study, primary bedroom with sitting area, large covered porch and smaller porch. Guests will enjoy the upper level consisting of two ensuite bedrooms (one with his and her baths), an upstairs den and a convenient washer and dryer. And if that isn’t enough, the 1,500 square foot lower level offers another covered porch, bedroom, bathroom, game room/exercise area and a large living space. Connestee is known for its amenities which include Clubhouse, golf, pool, tennis, picklleball, dog park, hiking trails and lakes. There is plenty of room for family and friends alike to enjoy this castle on the lake. MLS#3897826 $1,195,000 66 South Broad St. Brevard, NC
Undeniably, one of the prettiest farms in our area! A first time offering, this land has been in the same family for several generations. Every part of the 21+ acres is simply breathtaking! A cedar & brick farmhouse sits on a hillside presiding over the expansive rolling fields with stunning mountain views, & big sky visible from every window. Live in the pretty, renovated home, or build closer to the flowing creek or gorgeous pond. You could potentially sell or rent the farmhouse short or long term. The home has a full basement with a separate entrance & there are multiple outbuildings including a pond house, equipment shed, & even a large, open barn that could hold horses or host events! There are multiple building sites, fenced pastures, & no neighborhood restrictions! Only 5 minutes to restaurants, 10 minutes to grocery, & 20 minutes to the center of Asheville! What dreams can come true for you at this jewel of a property? MLS# 3877894 $1,250,000
Senior Broker | Christie’s Certified Luxury Specialist Mobile 828.301.3330
Web: kimgentryjustus.ivesterjacksonblackstream.com Email: Kim@investerjacksonblackstream.com 18 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, 28801
Timeless, architecturally crafted (4 BRs with 3 full/2 half bath) home is nestled on 6.05 private acres in a park-like setting. Perfect for entertaining, the 4016 sq ft house features 9 ft ceilings in living space, large light-filled rooms, 2 master bedrooms on main floor with full baths and dressing rooms, solid wood doors, large floor-to-ceiling windows & French doors, three gas fireplaces, stunning milled moldings, new water filtration system and new septic drain field, beamed ceiling in den & kitchen, and stained glass window panel from Scottish castle. Upstairs bonus room can be used as a 4th bedroom, office, and sitting room. Quality construction includes 10” steel beam running length of house, plaster walls. Outside spaces include a large screened porch, large patio. Mature, professional landscaping, brick hardscape, French drains, 2 car garage. Total privacy, yet 5 minutes to Tryon NC or Landrum SC. This manor-style home offers easy country living in Hunting Wood. MLS#3899530 $875,000
Aonce-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own the entire second level of the historic Southern Bell building, which is ideally located on the corners of Lexington, Walnut, and Rankin in the heart of historic downtown Asheville. This unique property offers you the opportunity to live in one space and operate a retail or other business out of the other. This innovative renovation was designed by the Griffin award winner Allen Roderick.
MLS: 3917656 • $2,550,000
Exceptional Modern home, situated perfectly between downtown Asheville and the River Arts District! Uniquely situated to enjoy both sunrise and sunset views with private primary suite balcony, 700 sq ft main level deck, and lots of well-positioned glass throughout! 9’ telescoping glass wall accesses a screened porch w/fireplace from the kitchen/breakfast area. Upper level is a spacious primary suite w/vaulted ceiling, custom closets, & luxury bath. Lower level could be a HomeStay or rental unit, w/ kitchenette, 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and laundry, plus outside entrance. Storage/mechanical room and fenced backyard for pets or small garden creation. Elevator ready to all three floors! Many green and energy efficient features, plus smart home upgrades (see features sheet). Walk to River Arts, Downtown, and the Greenway! Rare garage and off-street parking (3 cars) for the downtown area! *Adjacent lot owned by builder is available MLS#3799067
Exceptional modern timber frame home on private 8 acres with sweeping long range mountain views from nearly every room! Enjoy the peace & quiet with the convenience of an 8 minute drive to Flat Rock & a 15 min drive to downtown Hendersonville! Extensive renovation in 2014 to add square footage, increase deck spaces, & add a two car garage w/ gym space above. Redesigned kitchen w/custom crafted cabinets, commercial Thermador refrigerator, Wolf gas range, & granite counters. New primary bath w/heated floors, custom vanities, glass shower, & soaking tub. Private deck w/hot tub & sitting area to enjoy the view. Main level guest suite w/private screened porch. Three fireplaces, lower level den w/wet bar. Two guest bedrooms, Jack & Jill bath, & plenty of storage space also on lower level.
Welcome to SKY VIEW. Available TURN KEY! Move in to this exclusively FURNISHED luxury home in North Asheville. Sought after Elk Mountain location. Does a 10 minute drive to downtown Asheville restaurants, galleries and street musicians appeal to you? If so, SKY VIEW on Elk Mountain in North Asheville gives you both! No drive-by traffic, bicycles or noise. Enjoy only the sounds of wildlife and nature from your decks or sunset room as you drink morning coffee or sip wine at dusk. A waterfall greets you and your guests at entry. Beautiful stone steps to the lower terrace level provide a private entrance for your family/guests. They can come and go without entering the main level if desired. An elevator gives access to both floors. Main level living offers 12 foot ceilings, Primary bed/bath and GREAT ROOM allowing an entertaining area few can imagine. A media/exercise room, theater, billiards/rec room and dedicated office await downstairs. Smart home/remote monitoring technology. MLS#3913871 $3,395,000
$1,295,000 MLS#3930172
This remarkable mountain masterpiece ingeniously meshes old world and modern styles while still resonating the timeless ideals of luxury mountain living. A blend of natures finest materials has been thoughtfully and expertly used throughout, from the Brazilian cherry floors to the massive stone fireplace. Walking through the impressive volume doorway with unique Tiffany style stained glass into the grand foyer you will be drawn to the architect and exquisite details from the impressive great room to the luxurious primary suite and the grand gourmet kitchen boasting every high-end amenity imaginable. Completing the main level is a designer dining room, library, study, powder bath and amazing laundry room. MLS#3887251 $2,495,000
$1,495,000 MLS#3906565
$2,495,000 MLS#3887251 Experience mountain luxury living at its finest in this exquisite Kenmure home with major updates situated on 1.27 gorgeous acres. Prepare to be impressed as you enter the grand foyer w/ vaulted ceiling. Features distinctive architectural design boasting extensive crown molding and trim, vaulted & cathedral ceilings, designer lighting, living room w/ fireplace, gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances, granite, island, coffee bar, breakfast bar, breakfast area, formal dining room, great room w/ fireplace, spa-like master suite w/ sitting area, walk-in closets, dual vanities, walk-in tiled shower, jetted tub, guest suite, powder bath and laundry room with cabinetry and sink. MLS#3906565 $1,495,000
Our clients were relocating from South Florida to a gated community in Asheville, NC. They were drawn by the natural beauty, change of seasons, and rare extreme weather conditions of the WNC area (after experiencing too many FL Hurricanes). However, the home was in need of updating for the exterior and interior to align with the client’s tastes and lifestyle needs. The biggest challenge was that these renovations were to take place during COVID lockdowns and supply chain challenges.
Allard + Roberts was tasked with putting a team together to handle the renovation process, and with envisioning a new color palette and architectural details throughout to personalize the home. Our design team created floor plans and elevations for the renovations, including a new custom Kitchen design and custom
built ins. A+R also identified a general contractor to do the work. Adam Shook of Stonewood Builders ultimately completed the renovation, and managed a team of superior subcontractors throughout the COVID era restrictions and supply chain issues. The homeowners lived locally throughout the renovations and were able to visit the site regularly and work through concerns with the builder and our design team.
The home is now transformed to a more transitional style, with a new and more functional Kitchen for an avid cook. Previously, the house didn’t include enough storage for all of the owners’ dishes, small appliances, and various cooking tools and utensils. Storage was added in the new Kitchen design and the new laundry room cabinetry, while a custom coffee station was added in a hallway and includes display space for vintage glassware.
Custom furniture was designed in a few key locations, including the Dining Room, which greets visitors just off the Foyer. The 72” round walnut table is a statement piece, and pairs well with the client’s new chairs, existing oil painting, and custom drapery. A custom nesting coffee table set and sideboard were also commissioned for the Living Room. A+R is proud to pair clients with an extensive network of architects, builders, furniture makers, work rooms, artists, artisans and craftsmen to personalize each home to the client’s individual tastes, as we did in this case.
Another element of the design was our client’s extensive art collection that included pieces by Miro and Picasso, among many other contemporary artists. While the homeowners desired a warm color palette, the tones couldn’t be too deep or they would detract from the incredible artwork. Warm tan and green tones
were utilized throughout the house to add a cozy feeling to vast spaces and tall or vaulted ceilings
Now, our clients enjoy a home tailored to their personal needs, which addresses their color palette desires, display of artwork and personal collections, storage needs, overall comfort for daily living, and the requirement of a more functional kitchen. Both our clients, their family and friends, and their three kitties are loving this transformed Asheville home!
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 4, 2022)
Coming March 3, 2023
Biltmore will host the world premiere of the latest multi-sensory experience created and produced by Grande Experiences, Italian Renaissance Alive. The exhibition spans the Renaissance period of the 14th to 17th centuries, immersing its audience in the architecture, sculpture, literature, and other artistic and cultural influences of this movement in European history.
The Renaissance brought cultural, artistic, political and economic rebirth to Europe following the Middle Ages and the fall of the Roman Empire. Out of the darkness emerged a new vision of civilization that was portrayed on canvas, in fresco and in sculpture throughout Italy.
Using large-scale projections of great beauty and detail, hundreds of masterpieces from some of the world’s most revered Italian artists and sculptors surround visitors in the brilliance of one of the greatest artistic periods in history. Light, color, sound and fragrance are choreographed in this multi-sensory experience to explore Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus, and other works by Raphael, Caravaggio, Titian, and Veronese among others. A powerful Italian operatic score will accompany the immersive visuals, including the musical works of Puccini and Verdi.
“We are delighted that the world premiere of this exceptional experience will be at Biltmore. Italian Renaissance Alive will offer
visitors of all ages and backgrounds an entertaining, educational and enlightening experience, whether they are art and history aficionados or exploring the Italian Renaissance for the first time,” said Bruce Peterson, owner and founder of Grande Experiences.
Brought to Biltmore by Grande Experiences, Italian Renaissance Alive opens March 3, 2023 at Amherst at Biltmore, the estate’s exhibition space. Hotel packages on the estate will available for this exhibition. Tickets will go on sale on Biltmore.com at a later date.
Grande Experiences is a Melbourne-based leading art and culture company dedicated to enriching the lives of people around the world with immersive journeys of discovery. It designs, produces and licenses paradigm-shifting touring and permanent experiences that bring to life the genius and masterpieces of Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh and a pantheon of French Impressionists as well as the beauty and wonder of nature and science for millions of people worldwide. Since its founding in 2006, Grande Experiences has held over 220+ experiences in more than 170+ cities, to over 20+ million visitors in 32 languages. Grande Experiences owns and operates the Museo Leonardo da Vinci in a prestigious location in Rome, and has recently opened its latest permanent cultural attraction, THE LUME, in Melbourne, Indianapolis and Colorado with more to come. Grande-experiences.com
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