| The inspiration for All Things Painted began in 1988 when Christy started “Colors by Christy” and made hand painted t-shirts and earrings. The venture was so successful she was able to spend her third semester of graduate school traveling Europe while she obtained her Masters of Architecture from Clemson University. She continues to teach architecture at Midlands Technical College in Columbia, SC and pursue her passion of painting. In 2002, she opened her first studio space in Winnsboro. During the years, she has added different items such as her “Little bits of art” as an answer to her fans that wanted little bits of her floorcloths. Today, these paintings have become as popular as her other creations. As she states “art doesn’t need to be so serious all the time.” These whimsical creations were designed for you to feel the same joy that Christy has when she creates them. She has moved her studio and is now open in the Greenbrier School. The school was built in 1940 from Winnsboro Blue Granite. The combination of granite walls and Christy's work makes the experience magical. She is located in the cafeteria, with lots of room, high ceilings, and bright lights. This space will allow visitors to see Christy's world of color as it is intended to be seen. She is holding four functions a year. Her works will include paintings, furniture, floorcloths, and some great fun mixed in with it. Each quarter she will feature her limited edition "lines of whimsy" as well as other artists. “ I believe that everything has some type of beauty and every environment needs something that evokes a smile or laughter. Each piece that I paint is considered a blank canvas in which I combine colors, sayings, and patterns. It gives me great satisfaction to create works of art that is incorporated into your normal daily living. Go ahead and use my functional works of art that satisfies every whim; combine it with your traditional pieces, walk on my floorcloths, or sit under one of my spinning chandeliers- but most of all - smile while you use it!” Christy Buchanan |
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| All Things Painted Christy Buchanan Winnsboro, SC 29180 christy@allthingspainted.com |
| To place an order just email christy at christy@allthingspainted.com @ 2009 all rights reserved |
September 25-27, 2009 Autumnal Equinox Celebration Friday night……..7-10 (Opening reception) Saturday …...11-5 Sunday ...11-5 November 19-22, 2009 (POSTPONED till Dec 4-6) Christmas open House See BELOW!!! December 4-6, 2009 Christmas Open House Friday night……..7-10 (Opening reception) Saturday …...11-5 Sunday ...11-5 |
| The inside of Christy's new Studio |
| Greenbrier School |
| Christy's famous Bar Fly! |
| The entrance to the old cafeteria....just follow the color! |
| In addition to her line of Whimsy- each quarter Christy produces a limited number of original 6 x 6 paintings. Each quarter you can purchase a new one and continue to add to your collection. They are signed and dated with the quote for the quarter! |