Heather Davis Studio

After 35 years in an investment management and finance career, Heather Davis finally decided to make her love for creating art happen. She opened her fine art gallery, Heather Davis Studio + Gallery, in Asheville NC's River Arts District and continued to evolve her craft. Davis is a painter, predominantly using encaustic paint (wax), acrylic, and ink to create designs on paper and wood panels. 

When Davis had a studio in the River Arts District for two years, she came across the opportunity to buy the buildings at 66 - 70 N. Market Street in downtown Asheville. However, the buildings were built in 1926 and needed major renovations. With the help of an architect, general contractor and historic preservation consultant, Davis planned and executed the historic preservation of the buildings, returning them to their 1926 glory. These buildings are now the home of UpMarket Gallery & Event Space, Dog & Pony Show, and Heather's light-filled art studio.