GUEST CURATION BY
Allison James
As an artist in the gallery herself, she’s constantly inspired by the work of her fellow creatives on the walls around her. This is our favorite thing—artists supporting artists. Sharing Allison’s *current* top ten (and a limited discount)!
more about Allison
Allison James has been painting since she can remember. Fast-forward 20+ years to 2013 when she received a Bachelor of Fine Art in Painting, Drawing, and Printmaking from Georgia Southern University. These three disciplines cross-over repeatedly in her work, fusing repetition, pattern, bold color, movement of paint and expression to create her signature style of grit and play.

A note from Allison
I was thrilled when the gallery team wanted me to curate a group of work by my contemporaries. I met many of these artists last May in Des Moines for the gallery's 5-year anniversary show. Ever since then, it's only made my love of their work grow more. I feel so lucky to be connected to not only these artists, but the gallery as well. It's a very special place with very special people involved across the board. What an honor to be able to choose a few of my favorite works currently on display.
RAINBOW ROADS NO. 5, $1400 $1260
Racheal Jackson
"I am a color lover to my core. Racheal does such a wonderful job incorporating a wide range of hues here."
MAGICIAN CARD COMPOSITION NO. 2, $704 $633
Rocky Reed
"A still life will never not be a winner in my book."
LIGHT BLUE 2, $500 $450
Nate Nettleton
"I’ve been a fan of Nate’s work for a long time and discovered him through the gallery. His work is so unique, I feel sure it would offer daily inspiration to the collector."
FUYU PERSIMMONS, $750 $675
Bekah Worley
"I love Bekah’s approach to her work—it’s whimsical, tailored down, and always interesting. This isn’t as easy to accomplish as you may think!"
IRIS II, $2600 $2340
James Navarro
"I’m having a moment with anything floral and the split complimentary palette immediately drew me in."
OKI ORCHID STILL LIFE, $4500 $4050
Ron Giusti
"Ron makes pink approachable. Not easy."
TAKE IT EASY, $500 $450
Michele Aschenbrenner
"The symmetry in this piece is so calming while the palette feels playful. It’s a great mix. Plus ... flowers. We love flowers."
ON HOLLYHOCKS, $2375 $2137
Kevin Brent Morris
"Kevin has been a favorite artist of mine for some time. Pairing a member of nature’s circus with a flat, floral pattern has become iconic in my book. I will never get tired of viewing his work."
WOW GOLD BALLOON LETTERS, $1400 $1260
Gina Julian
"I’m all about conversation pieces mixed with more traditional work in the home. Talk about the unexpected. We all need this on our walls!"
MULTI COLOR BUTTERFLIES, $1575 $1417
Angie Heuton
"Butterflies are an important symbol for so many. Why not have them displayed in your home in an artful way? A little mystic symbolism, but make it fine art."
