Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Fall Stag (Release date: September 23rd at The Sautee Inn)

Fall Stag

(Release date: September 23rd at The Sautee Inn)

Signed Canvas Print by Wil Bosbyshell

The Story: Seasons of the Stag

For Fall, yellow and red leaves rain down on the Stag, dried branches around his neck! A chipmunk plays in the antlers. Wil was approached by friend Steve Schulman about a series of drawings he had long envisioned. Steve had approached other artists but was never able to realize his vision. So, Wil and Steve collaborated through a series of sketches, which eventually became the four paintings. The Stag is represented by a regal North American species whose antlers become tree branches, a surreal element that ties into Wil’s Climate Conversation series of tree drawings. In the original work, the stag itself is graphite, and seasonal accents are in watercolor. Over the next year, Wil will release a Stag print each season.

Wil Bosbyshell's Fall Stag print is ready to hang in your home. Each giclee canvas print is hand-signed by the artist and is gallery wrapped, thus requires no framing.

12 x 9 inches $200 plus tax & shipping

16 x 12 inches $300 plus tax & shipping

24 x 18 inches $400 plus tax & shipping

Larger sizes available on request. Allow three (3) weeks for delivery.

Order: www.bosbyshellartstudio.com

Seasons of the Stag released at

The Sautee Inn

The final print, Fall Stag, will be unveiled on September 23rd at the Historic Sautee Inn in the northeast Georgia mountains near Helen, Ga.

The Sautee Inn is a restored, historic bed and breakfast that features eight comfortable rooms adorned with antique furnishings alongside modern comforts. Guests enjoy a gourmet, country-style breakfast prepared by accomplished chefs daily and top off the evening with decadent desserts.

The Inn features Wil Bosbyshell’s drawings and paintings. Maura Bosbyshell’s custom textiles adorn several rooms and common areas.

See more about the historic Sautee Inn at their website: www.thesauteeinn.com

Contact Information

The Sautee Inn

Rebecca Hollis

Ron Geraneo

thesauteeinn@gmail.com 706-878-8217

2178 GA Highway 17, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571

Wil Bosbyshell

Bosbyshell Art Studio mbosbyshell@aol.com 704-458-0600

Purchase Prints: https://www.bosbyshellartstudio.com/

Portfolio: https://www.behance.net/wilbosbyshell

Blog: http://bosbyshellart.blogspot.com/

Instagram: @wilbosbsyehll https://www.instagram.com/wilbosbyshell/

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Epiphany Pageant Chaos - Sheep & Elephants

Epiphany Pageant Chaos
Sheep and Elephants

by Wil Bosbyshell

A news article came to my attention during a break between meetings at work. ‘Church announces three new Saints’, it exclaimed in the bold headline. “There are no saints, that's all hooey,” one of my coworkers announced unsolicited. You know the type; every office has one.

“Are you sure,” I countered.

“Yes, everyone is flawed. Nobody is perfect enough to be a Saint.” “You don't have to be perfect; you just have to perform a miracle or two,” I added.

“Miracles, ha. It’s dumb nonsense.”

At home that night my wife, my son and I were going over the rules for the upcoming Epiphany pageant at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church. “It says here that kids between two and three are to come dressed as sheep,” Maura read out loud from the church bulletin. My son spoke up immediately, “I don't want to be a sheep. I want to be an elephant.”

“There are no elephants in this story, you have to be a sheep,” I chimed in trying to sound very excited about sheep. “Sheep have fun black ears and noses,” added Maura. Allen was not deterred, “I. Am. A. Elephant.,” as only a two-year-old can say with conviction.

Maura looked at me, “Well, we have the elephant costume left over from Halloween.”

We both looked down at Allen; he looked up with his arms crossed and a very serious look on his face. “Elephant it is,” we concluded.

The next Sunday we entered the church filled with kids and parents preparing for the pageant. It was controlled Episcopal chaos. The director of Christian education, Polly Redd, met us at the door. We stopped to get our instructions. Polly barked at a couple of kids, “No, not there,” she swung her arm and pointed, “Over there!” The kids moved quickly to obey.

Polly was imposing, loud and definitely in charge. She held detailed instructions for the pageant in a folder in one of her hands.

I ventured sheepishly, “Polly, Allen didn't come as a sheep he is an elephant.”

Polly turned to look at us, registered my statement and quickly looked down at the elephant standing at my side.

Allen was dressed head to toe in elephant gray. He had big gray elephant ears, an elephant trunk, elephant toes sewn onto his gray sweatpants and an elephant tail. At the circus Allen had been the envy of every kid under the age of five as he rode my shoulders into the performance.

Without missing a beat, Polly yelled, “I'm sure the wisemen had an elephant. Allen, go over to that corner,” she pointed, “and join the wisemen caravan.”

“Those three boys will tell you what to do. Parents,” she pointed, “you sit over there.”

We all obeyed our instructions.

Polly yelled, “Where is Mary and the Manger Cat?”

Allen went over and joined the wisemen, boys all about 8 years old. He was in heaven.

Maura and I sat down to wait for the service and the pageant to begin. I thought, “I disagree with my coworker, you meet Saints every day.”

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A Tribute to Polly Redd

Polly Redd died in the spring of 2023. She was the heart and pillar of many Episcopal Churches including Holy Comforter and several others in the Charlotte area. Through her life she communicated the gospel in a clear strong voice that never wavered from her faith in God.

Monday, August 7, 2023

2023 North Carolina Artists Exhibition at the Contemporary Art Museum

I am excited to announce that I was juried into the 2023 North Carolina Artists Exhibition at the Contemporary Art Museum in Raleigh on October 6th.

RALEIGH FINE ARTS SOCIETY NC ARTISTS EXHIBITION 2023

RFAS celebrates diversity of thought, experience, and culture.

From a small exhibition in 1964, RFAS North Carolina Artists Exhibition has evolved to become the largest annual all-media juried exhibition in the state. This juried exhibition offers artists an opportunity to present their works before a renowned art professional, art aficionados, and potential buyers. In its over 50-year history, thousands of North Carolina artists’ creative work has been celebrated in the North Carolina community.

The 2023 North Carolina Artists Exhibition will be held at the Contemporary Art Museum Raleigh at 409 West Martin Street, Raleigh North Carolina from September 24, 2023 to October 22, 2023.

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Tree Memories from Climate Conversations Exhibits

This is page one of a compilation of memories gathered from folks at several Climate Conversation Exhibits. These are memories that people shared of a tree from their past. Some are profound, some are silly, some are fun. I hope it makes you think about the climate and how we can save our planet.

Monday, July 17, 2023

Cool off in the Georgia Mountains!

Spend your last few weekends in the cool North Georgia mountains at a fun Inn with cool art and antiques. We are! In the area are fun hikes, a bunch of wineries, good restaurants and rafting.

The living room at the Sautee Inn near Helen, GA. Filled with art and fun.

Art and unique textiles by Wil and Muara Bosbyshell.

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Summer Stag (Release date: July 29th at The Sautee Inn)

Summer Stag

(Release date: July 29th at The Sautee Inn)

Signed Canvas Print by Wil Bosbyshell

Wil Bosbyshell's Spring Stag print is ready to hang in your home. Each giclee canvas print is hand-signed by the artist and is gallery wrapped, thus requires no framing.

12 x 9 inches $200 plus tax & shipping
16 x 12 inches $300 plus tax & shipping
24 x 18 inches $400 plus tax & shipping

Larger sizes available on request. Allow three (3) weeks for delivery.

Order: www.bosbyshellartstudio.com

The Story: Seasons of the Stag

For Summer, the Stag is wreathed in Day Lilies in full bloom! A profusion of summer leaves fill the antler / branches with color. Wil was approached by friend Steve Schulman about a series of drawings he had long envisioned. Steve had approached other artists, but was never able to realize his vision. So Wil and Steve collaborated through a series of sketches, which eventually became the four paintings. The Stag is represented by a regal North American species whose antlers become tree branches, a surreal element that ties into Wil’s Climate Conversation series of tree drawings. In the original work, the stag itself is graphite, and seasonal accents are in watercolor. Over the next year, Wil will release a Stag print each season.

Seasons of the Stag released at The Sautee Inn

The third print, Summer Stag, will be unveiled on July 29th at the Historic Sautee Inn in the northeast Georgia mountains near Helen, Ga.

The Sautee Inn is a restored, historic bed and breakfast that features eight comfortable rooms adorned with antique furnishings alongside modern comforts. Guests enjoy a gourmet, country-style breakfast prepared by accomplished chefs daily and top off the evening with decadent desserts.

The Inn features Wil Bosbyshell’s drawings and paintings. Maura Bosbyshell’s custom textiles adorn several rooms and common areas.

See more about the historic Sautee Inn at their website: www.thesauteeinn.com

Contact Information

The Sautee Inn

Rebecca Hollis
Ron Geraneo
thesauteeinn@gmail.com 706-878-8217
2178 GA Highway 17, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571

Wil Bosbyshell
Bosbyshell Art Studio mbosbyshell@aol.com 704-458-0600
Purchase Prints: https://www.bosbyshellartstudio.com/
Portfolio: https://www.behance.net/wilbosbyshell
Blog: http://bosbyshellart.blogspot.com/
Instagram: @wilbosbsyehll https://www.instagram.com/wilbosbyshell/

Thursday, June 8, 2023