McRay Vision Episode #7: In this Vlog post you get the opportunity to meet Eric McRay’s beautiful daughter, Erica. The McRay team is preparing for Cary’s Lazy Daze Arts & […]
McRay Vision Vlog: “We Ain’t Lazy. See Ya at Cary’s Lazy Daze”
McRay Vision Vlog: “Value Your Art or No One Else Will”
Episode #6: In this Vlog post Eric McRay explains how and why you must draw the line in the sand with yourself and others to establish the value of your […]
McRay Vision Vlog: “Preparing for Payday”
Episode #5: In this Vlog post Eric McRay explains why hard work, consistancy, productivity and determination are key to preparing for your big payday.
Festival Artist Shows Cary Some Love
Painter Eric McRay created “Cary Collection” especially for the town’s 41st Annual Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival. The series of four paintings appears on the festival poster and features […]
McRay Vision Vlog: “Should I Pursue a Career as an Artist?”
Episode #4: In this Vlog post Eric McRay shares the criteria a young person or student should use to determine whether to persue a professional career in the arts.
McRay Vision Vlog: “How to Determine your Calling, Purpose and Career?”
Episode #3: This Vlog post Eric McRay addresses how to determine your calling, purpose and career?
McRay Vision Vlog: “Support those that Support the Arts”
Episode #2: This Vlog post Eric McRay addresses corporate sponsorship of the arts and the importance of supporting the companies that generously support local artists and arts associations. McRay highlights […]
McRay Vision Vlog: “When Do I Start?…Start Now!”
Episode #1: The inaugural episode of Ask Eric McRay. Eric will address art, business, faith, family and things great and small.
41st annual Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival
Join us as for the 41st annual Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival to celebrate the arts, music, food, and family fun! This year’s festival is presented by Lane & […]
Tar Heel Talk: February 12th, 2017
From colorful Jazz portraits to iconic North Carolina landscapes, Eric McRay is making his mark, quite literally, in the world of visual arts. He’s also on a mission to mentor […]
Black Friday at McRay Studios!!!
“Black Friday!!! 20% Off Any Purchase!!!” If you have ever wanted a work by Eric McRay, this is your golden opportunity. Spend $50 or spend $5000, no minimum purchase required. […]
“I’ll Be Honest, I Want Your Art Collection”
Dear Art Lovers, Believe it or not, I collect art too. I’m expanding my personal art collection and seeking art by nationally renowned artists, southeastern artists, African-American artists, and North […]
“Rapid River Magazine — September Artist Focus: Eric McRAY”
I’m so excited to share that I’m the featured artist in Asheville, North Carolina’s Rapid River Magazine. http://www.rapidrivermagazine.com/2016/september-artist-focus-eric-mcray/
McRay Vision {August/September 2016}
McRay Vision {August/September 2016} Whoa! August was a phenomenal month for this fella, Eric McRay. And I love it! Just as the temperatures jumped towards the 90s, I’ve been busy […]
“McRay Vision”
Welcome to McRay Vision! It’s not the first time we’ve met this way. We’ve just undergone a facelift since our first website launched in 2003. Back then, this kind of […]
How to Get Unstuck: Dealing with Creative Blocks
This post is especially dedicated to the sweat dripping, hands wringing, nail biting, and eye tearing budding artists. Likewise, here is insight for the sleepy eyed old dog that refuses […]