February, 2009

Fine artist Eric Dergara works in a variety of media, and has a lifetime of experience in the visual arts.  He sold his first watercolor at the age of eight, and was published by a national interior decorating company at age of eighteen.  Eric currently works in acrylic on canvas.  Using strong color, his vibrant, work conveys his reaction to the natural environmental challenges we are facing in today’s world. He studied painting from his mom, Ann DerGara, an internationally known artist in Brevard, North Carolina.

Since establishing himself as a professional painter in western North Carolina, Eric’s work can now be found in fine galleries across the U.S., from Seattle, to Miami, to Washington D.C., as well as in two galleries in Japan.  Eric lives in the Ashville area, and is a full time artist and stay at home dad.

Louis Mason is a self-taught artist, who specializes in contemporary art which celebrates aspects of life that most of us take for granted.  His work, which is categorized as contemporary naive, has an elementary style which, it is hoped, will bring a smile to the viewers face. Mr. Mason’s paintings resemble drawings made by a youngster in elementary school: uninhibited, running a bit amok but full of joy. They make one grin. 

See more of his work on our Artist’s page under Painters.  Perfect for kids….of all ages!