Sunday, November 27, 2011

"Romare Bearden 3"

"Bearden part 2"

"Bearden part 1"

"Black in Time Presents Romare Bearden: How Collages Tell The Story of the Black Experience"

"Cyber Monday"



‎"Cyber Monday" Web Purchase Promotion



Shop from the leisure of your computer.

Give your car a rest, and save gas!



Jump online and visit mcraystudios.com



Select your favorite works by Eric McRay.



Simply call McRay Studios to complete your order.


919‐614‐2174

(*No minimum purchase required)



Receive 10% OFF any art purchased on the web

from McRay Studios on "Cyber Monday".

Hope to hear from you on Cyber Monday!

November 28,2011

10am - 6pm ONLY





Monday, November 21, 2011

Takashi MURAKAMI ~~ Birth of SUPERFLAT

"Our Annual Black Friday & Cyber Monday Promotion is Back!"

"The Love Letter" acrylic on canvas 36x60 $3200










Our 2nd Annual Black Friday &
Cyber Monday Promotion is back!

Can you believe it? The holidays are just around the corner.
As we gear up to celebrate a personal favorite - Thanksgiving, we're saying thank you to our collectors and future collectors by reintroducing the Black Friday & Cyber Monday promotion.


 
In-Studio Purchase Promotion



Receive 20% OFF any art purchased
in the studio on "Black Friday"


*Present a printed copy of this offer to redeem.
(Offer applies to all purchases)

Hope to see you on Black Friday!

November 25, 2011
10am - 6pm ONLY


    
Web Purchase Promotion
Shop from the leisure of your computer.
Give your car a rest, and save gas!

Jump online and visit mcraystudios.com
Select your favorite works by Eric McRay.

 Simply call McRay Studios to complete your order.
 919‐614‐2174 
(*No minimum purchase required)


Receive 10% OFF any art purchased
on the web from McRay Studios on "Cyber Monday"



Hope to hear from you on Cyber Monday!

November 28, 2011
10am - 6pm ONLY


McRay Studios at Artspace
201 East Davie Street, Raleigh NC 27601
Phone: 919-838-0755  |  Email: efmcray@aol.com

http://mcraystudios.com/gallery.htm

Thursday, October 27, 2011

McRay Studios: "Do You Own An Orange Dress?"

It's never too late to participate in some retail therapy. I'm trying to save the US economy. Come on ladies, remember "Orange" dresses only.

McRay Studios: "Do You Own An Orange Dress?": "Do you own an orange dress?" If so, would you like to be a subject in a new series of paintings and collages called "Woman in an Orange Dre...

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

"Do You Own An Orange Dress?"

"Do you own an orange dress?" If so, would you like to be a subject in a new series of paintings and collages called "Woman in an Orange Dress"? If so, send me a Facebook message or email me at efmcray@aol.com.


Thanks, McRay

Monday, October 24, 2011

Part 3 The Maryland Institute College Of Art 1985 Show Opening With The...

Some guys posted this footage on Youtube. It's from 1986 at my art school, the Maryland Institute, College of Art.  Amazing! I'm speechless.  If you look closely, you'll see me and my roommate Mike Wilson.  We're some of the few black people there in the mid 80's. LOL!

Thursday, October 20, 2011

"WHY NOT GET A PIECE OF THE PIE?

"WHY NOT GET A PIECE OF THE PIE?... 
Especially when there are only a few left."

"Coffee Collection"
paintings on canvas
by Eric McRay

"German Chocolate Cake" acrylic on canvas 16x20 $400

"Yummy" acrylic on canvas 14x11 $300

"Christopher's Cookies" acrylic on canvas 14x11 $300

"Something Sweet on the Side" acrylic on canvas 20x20 $450

"Breakfast Time" acrylic on canvas 20x16 $400

"Morning Repast" acrylic on canvas 24x18 $500

McRay Studios, Artspace Studio 205 
201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: 919-838-0755 / Email: efmcray@aol.com

We Acceprt MC, VISA, AMEX & Discover

Give the gift of Art!!!
Gift Certificates available at McRAY STUDIOS for your Convenience!

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

"What's On Your Walls? Charming Commissioned Portraits"


‎"Charming Commissioned Portraits"

Your Home, Boat, Garden or Business painted on canvas.
Sizes available: 24x36, 30x30, 30x40, 36x36, 36x48, 48x48, 48x60

Email us at efmcray@aol.com or call 919-838-0755
 for information on fees and submission procedures.










Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Thursday, October 13, 2011

"Purely Abstract at Artspace"

McRay Studios: "Purely Abstract at Artspace": Eric McRay "Purely Abstract" still showing from October 7 - 29, 2011 Artspace Lobby, Artspace 201 E. Davie Street. Downtown Raleigh, NC. ...

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

"WakeMed Exhibition Now Through Nov. 16th"

WakeMed exhibition now through November 16th.


"Paintings by Eric McRay"
Eric McRay was born and reared in urban Washington, DC. Occasionally during summer breaks from school, Eric's father would travel with his son back to the quiet rural North Carolina communities of his youth. As an adult, Eric McRay returned to his North Carolinian heritage, where he has become a major force in the NC art community. His work uniquely captures the spirit of North Carolina living. "Here everything shines, everything is colorful, and everything is full of light." His work can be seen at his studio in Artspace in downtown Raleigh and on his website www.mcraystudios.com.

Wake Med Hospital
3000 New Bern Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27610-1231
(919) 350-8000


"Capitol" acrylic on canvas 24x24 by Eric McRay

Monday, October 3, 2011

"Autumn Jazz Experience at Artspace"

Open Studio:
First Friday Gallery Walk.
October 7, 6-10pm. 
McRay Studios, Studio 205,

Artspace 201 E. Davie Street.
Downtown Raleigh, NC.



"Autumn Jazz Experience"

Come view McRay's new black, white, and shades of gray jazz paintings.  McRay's spontaneous and expressive style simulates jazz rhythms, and allows the viewer to literally "see" the music coming right out of the canvas through a "visual rhythm."  You can feel the music and intensity through his art.


"Wine in the Dark" oil on canvas 14x11 $300

"Wash a Cup" oil on canvas 12x9 $250

"Vibe & Challenge" oil on canvas 12x9 $250

"True Blood Tonight" oil on canvas 9x12 $250

"Soros Serenade" oil on canvas 12x9 $250

"Reunion" oil on canvas 14x11 $300

"More Than Words" oil on canvas 14x11 $300

"Irene" oil on canvas 14x11 $300

"Homecoming" oil on canvas 12x9 $250






"Peanut Butter & Jelly" oil on canvas 11x14 $300




"Cup & Saucer" oil on canvas 12x9 $250

"A Pastoral Paradise Vacation at Artspace"

Open Studio:
First Friday Gallery Walk.

October 7, 6-10pm. 
McRay Studios, Studio 205,

Artspace 201 E. Davie Street.
Downtown Raleigh, NC.



"A Pastoral Paradise Vacation"

Peaceful, calming and serene.  It's your drive through the countryside on a Sunday afternoon,  It's a walk down memory lane. It's a reminder of childhood retreats and family trips.  Pastoral scenes capture the nostalgia of rural livelihood, the mystery of nature, and the curiosity of a child where everything was fun under the sun.

"Cottonfield" acrylic on canvas 30x40 $1600


"Fields of Cotton" acrylic on canvas 30x40 $1600


"Red Barn with Cottonfield" acrylic on canvas 30x40 41600

"Field with Shadow" acrylic on canvas 30x40 $1600


http://mcraystudios.com/coastal/default.htm



"Purely Abstract at Artspace"

Opening Reception:
First Friday Gallery Walk.
October 7, 6-10pm. 
Artspace Lobby, Artspace 201 E. Davie Street.
Downtown Raleigh, NC.

Eric McRay "Purely Abstract"

In this body of work, Eric McRay has used non-objective abstractions in the tradition of the New Work School of the 1940s and 1950s. His focus is on subjective emotional expression with a particular emphasis on spontaneous creative actions to create this body of work.



"Number 12 (abstract)" acrylic on canvas 36x36 $600

"Number 13 (Skee-Wee)" acrylic on canvas 36x36 $600

"Number 14 (Stargazer)" acrylic on canvas 36x36 $600

"Number 15 (abstract)" acrylic on canvas 36x36 $600


"Number 8 (Shades of Gray)" acrylic on canvas 36x36 $600

"What's On Your Walls?"

Recently completed commissioned paintings. What's hanging on your walls?


Commissioned Abstract Painting, acrylic on canvas 48x48 by Eric McRay

Commissioned Home Portrait, acrylic on canvas 36x36 by Eric McRay

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Friday, September 23, 2011

"Fresh off the Easel"

Fresh off the easel!  Just completed these three canvases.  Each painting is an original 30x40 acrylic on canvas.  Here's the deal...


Buy 1 painting for $1600.
Buy 2 paintings for $1500 each.
Buy all 3 paintings for $1400 each, which gives you a total savings of $600.


Looking forward to your response.


Enjoy, McRay

"Cottonfield" by Eric McRay  acrylic on canvs 30x40 $1600

"Fields of Cotton" by Eric McRay acrylic on canvas 30x40 $1600

"Red Barn with Cottonfield" by Eric McRay acrylic on canvas $1600

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

"12x9 Sharpie & BIC Mark-It Drawings at $20 Each"



A Glimpse into the Mind
 of the Artist at Work


First Friday, September 2nd Only



12x9 inch Sharpie & BIC Mark-It 
Drawings at $20 Each


As summer draws to an end, we’re tipping our hats to super high temperatures and introducing a never-before-seen collection of hidden treasures by Eric McRay. These unique Sharpie Permanent Marker / BIC Mark-It drawings and composition studies address some of McRay’s most popular themes. Jazz, Coffees, Sceneries and other varied subjects are available to view and purchase this First Friday only. Stop by and see for yourself on First Friday!












McRay Studios  |  201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601  |  919-838-0755  | efmcray@aol.com

McRay Studios at Artspace
201 East Davie Street, Raleigh NC 27601
Phone: 919-838-0755  |  Email: efmcray@aol.com