Rob Freet Art

Cedar Crest Inn

Cedar Crest Inn invited Rob Freet to display in their dining and other public spaces. Rob's bright impressionistic and fauvist paintings belong in this 1890's Inn. Such paintings were popular during that time. The works also brighten up the somewhat dark interior created by the extensive antique woodwork.

The subject of the show is mostly local Western North Carolina scenery, activities and wildlife. Each painting is accompanied with a plaque telling the location details. The result is a travel guide for visitors and an opportunity to purchase an original painting as a souvenir created by a local artist. Enjoy.

In this exhibit

674 Biltmore Ave.

Asheville, North Carolina

Beaufort House Inn

The historic Beaufort House Inn also features Rob Freet paintings in the common rooms, lobby and dining rooms and the office. Rob's bright impressionistic and fauvist paintings belong in the 1890's Inn. Such paintings were probably displayed there when it was built.

The subject of the show is mostly local Western North Carolina scenery, activities and wildlife. Each painting is accompanied with a plaque telling the location details. The result is a travel guide for visitors and an opportunity to purchase an original painting as a souvenir created by a local artist. Enjoy.

In this exhibit

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61 N. Liberty Street

Asheville, North Carolina

Albemarle Inn

The Albemarle Inn is a 1909 Greek Revival mansion restored to a be a gracious, romantic inn. Rob Freet's often impressionistic and fauvist works are displayed in the great room, up the stairs and both dining rooms. The subject of the show is mostly local scenery, activities, wildlife and flowers. The plaque on each painting tells the location of the scene, acting as a local travel guide.

In this exhibit

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{"id":"54","title":"Still Life - Matisse approach via Lillia Frantin","slug":"still-life-matisse-approach-via-lillia-frantin","number":"270-695","image":"media\/2023\/07\/10\/jru9r1a58odaktrfftbk.jpg","story":"A still life was arranged by world renowned artist, Lillia Frantin, using fabrics and objects often used by Matisse.  Lillia studied Matisse for many years and often painted using his approach.  She passed on this approach at her son's studio where I worked under her for three days on this painting.\r\n\r\nAfter I finished this painting, she challenged me to do it again, but in my own style.  See \"Hydrangeas with Fruit\" number 310-745 for my sister painting.\r\n\r\nThe two sisters belong together, so combined they are $1595.","media":"Professional acrylic on stretched canvas","size":"18 x 24 inches","framed":"1","exhibit_id":"9","price":"$795.00","sold":"0","homepage":"0","priority":"61","tags":[{"title":"4sale- Flowers\/Still Life","slug":"4sale-flowersstill-life"}],"location":"Albemarle Inn"}

{"id":"70","title":"Clouds Rolling In","slug":"clouds-rolling-in","number":"281 B-758","image":"media\/2023\/08\/21\/2kold5eg520qpk0tnspt.jpg","story":"This painting is a derivative of my smaller work \"Dusk on the Blue Ridge.\"   The clouds rolling in reminded me of Hokusai's \"Great Wave of Kanagawa\" and the layered scene evoked thoughts of Maxfield Parrish's \"Daybreak.\"  I painted this three years ago.  A few days ago, I was able to see how to improve some things that have always bugged me about this painting. so, I stripped off the varnish and worked over the entire painting until I was happy with it.  Hope you like it too.","media":"Golden Professional Acrylics on archival hardboard panel","size":"8 x 10 inches","framed":"1","exhibit_id":"9","price":"$495.00","sold":"0","homepage":"1","priority":"67","tags":[{"title":"4sale- Added recently","slug":"4sale-added-recently"},{"title":"4sale- Landscapes: mtns, lakes, falls","slug":"4sale-landscapes-mtns-lakes-falls"}],"location":"Albemarle Inn"}

86 Edgemont Road

Asheville, North Carolina

February art quote: Not about color this time but a thought that continues to inspire me:

"My struggle is to preserve that abstract flash - like something you caught out of the corner of your eye, but the in the picture you can look at it directly."

Andrew Wyeth

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