Greenbrier Artist 26th Annual Exhibition at Carnegie Hall

The Greenbrier Artists Annual Art show and Sale is currently open. In conjunction with First Fridays in Lewisburg, the public is invited to a reception from 5-7 p.m. in the Old Stone Room at Carnegie Hall on May 7th. Artists are also displaying chocolate themed art in the Old Hardware Gallery in downtown, Lewisburg. Look for more works on display at the Old Hardware Gallery through out the year. You may also find Greenbrier Artists work being displayed at Greenbrier Valley Theatre, Greenbrier Valley Physicians Clinic and the Greenbrier Valley Library.

Cyla Allison

"Flag and Chair" watercolor

"Almost Mud Season" watercolor

"The Jetty at Long Island Sound" watercolor

Cyla Allison, Ph.D., comes to the visual arts from a lifetime spent in the literary and human science fields. “I’ve always been interested in the visual arts, but never had the time or the supportive atmosphere to develop that interest until I fell in with the Greenbrier Artists.”

“I usually start my paintings with a feeling in mind or an observation about humans and their interaction with their environment. I like the viewer to look at a common scene with new eyes, even surprise. If the viewer pauses, has a flash of feeling before he moves on, I have been successful.”

In addition to her art, Cyla has an interest in Civil War Living History taking an active role in events including the Battle of Lewisburg. As the 2nd WV Cavalry, Cyla together with husband, Eric Stahl, bring their horses and Eric is the bugler. Cyla has organized the Education Day for three years, bringing about 900 West Virginia school children for a day of living history at the New River Technical Community and Technical College.

Rose Dobbins

"Bright Eyes" 16 x 20 pastel on sanded paper, $450, prints available

"The Frio River at Leaky, Texas" 16 x 20 pastel on sanded paper, $450, prints available

A self-taught artist, I enjoy doing portraiture work of pets and people. When I paint portraits it is so important to make the eyes have a life of their own. My favorite mediums are pastels and oils. I have started to venture into watercolor and am finding it exciting as well. Being a member of the Greenbrier Artists has opened many doors for me in the art world. I am a juried member of the West Virginia Watercolor Society, and a juried artisan of Tamarack the Best of West Viriginia.

Diane Mitchell

"Zinnias" watercolor, $200, prints available

"Vern" watercolor, $200, prints available

"Boats in the Sun" watercolor, not for sale

My husband and I moved to West Virginia 5 years ago, after growing up and living in New Jersey for most of our lives. After finding and joing the Greenbrier Artists in Lewisburg, I started taking watercolor, drawing and pastel classes. My first love was always photography and maybe that gave me an edge in seeing things differently and wanting to creat my own interpretations of nature, seascapes, flowers and animals.

In my art, I try to capture a moment of intense energy in time, reacting to how colors and light play with each other, creating extraordinary relationships between things that are ordinary. I like to exaggerate colors to inspire emotions, memories and feelings that might usually go unnotice in every day life.

I started the Greenbrier Photographers group in 2008 and was recently juried into Tamarack in the fine arts, I am an associate member of the West Virginia Watercolor Society, member of the Greenbrier Master Gardeners, and various local historical society groups.

Eddie Keeney

I have been painting for over twelve years. It has given me a greater awareness as I express my talent and feelings. Painting helped me to recognize the beauty in people and nature.

"Misty Morning" Watercolor, Prints available at $50.00 ea

"Amish Fruit Wagon" Watercolor, Prints available at $50.00 ea

Phyllis B. Crickenberger

I feel blessed to have the time and ability to draw and paint. Watercolor is my favorite though I have done all but air brush. I love color!

"Pocahontas Mill, Babcock" Watercolor, Phyllis B. Crickenberger

"Peony" watercolor on Yupo Paper, Phyllis B. Crickenberger

Linda Comeaux

"Thomas Visits West Virginia" 11 x 14 watercolor. Original matted $300, framed $325. Prints available.

"Talking Towers" 11 x 14 watercolor. Original matted $200, framed $225. Prints available.

Linda is a multi media artist. She has been a weaver of natural fiber prior to watercolor. Watercolor painting has opened the door to new challenges in art for her and allowed her to see nature in more vibrant hues. She enjoys the challenge of capturing design and motion as is evident in her train work. Besides being an active member of the Greenbrier Artists, Linda has studied watercolor and pastels with internationally acclaimed artists. PBS discovered her fiber work and her baskets were featured on numberous cooking shows. Linda can be contacted at lcomeaux@verizon.net or through this site.

Artist Statement:

"For me, art has opened an appreciative outlook on how other see our world. Because of art our world may survive through the meaningful expressions nature and our soul."