The Gallery at AHS's Featured Artist, Brian Sutton
Everyone, meet Brian Sutton! He is our featured artist for January and February of 2025! Brian is originally from Montreal, Canada, and has resided in Iredell County for the past 48 years. He is a graduate of Montreat College in Montreat, NC.
Brian has been creating and painting Barn Quilts for the past three years, after taking a class locally. He previously spent several years turning wood on a lathe, and his products sold throughout the southeastern states. Brian has a passion for creating works that bring pleasure to others and he enjoys the process very much. And, after all, one can't play golf EVERY day!
He uses MDO, (Medium Density Overlay wood) which is sometimes referred to as signboard in commercial circles. It is fabricated with special materials and adhesives to withstand and tolerate exposure to the elements.
Brian begins by dimensioning a 4' x 8' sheet into the various sizes he plans on painting, usually 4' x 4', 3' x 3', 2' x 2', 12" x 18", 18" x 18", 12" x 12", 6" x 6". The 4' x 4' is the largest size due to the space of his studio/shop. Once dimensioned, the wood is coated with two coats of a water-based primer and set to dry for two days. Once the primer is cured, the design is drawn on the board, and each unique color area is taped off and subsequently painted with up to four coats of acrylic paint.
Once the painted design is finished and cured for a minimum of 24 hours, it is sealed with three coats of water-based spar urethane. This protects the finished product from fading, yellowing, and outside elements. This makes his art suitable for installation on the external walls of buildings. The smaller sized 6" x 6" pieces are intended for internal display only, and receive fewer coats of the spar urethane.
Brian is a client here at AHS, and we are so excited to display his wonderful work!
Celebrating 50 years of Service: Animal Hospital of Statesville's Anniversary Event
On Saturday, November 9, 2024, the Animal Hospital of Statesville proudly opened its doors to the public for a special 50th Anniversary Celebration. The event, attended by approximately 100 people, was a joyous occasion to commemorate five decades of dedicated care for pets and their families in the local community.
Attendees were treated to an afternoon filled with education, fun, and a deep sense of community. Highlights included a Facebook Live session with AHS owners Dr. Chip Cooney and Crisi Cooney, as well as a milestone ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce. The original founders of the Animal Hospital, Pat and Dr. Dave Parks, also attended. Guests enjoyed signing a guest book, indulging in delicious cake, and witnessing live medical demonstrations using stuffed animals and foods! The hospital and our vendor representatives also provided freebies to attendees, such as koozies, socks, temporary tattoos, dog bandanas, and much more. A guided tour of the hospital provided a look into the past, present and exciting future of Animal Hospital of Statesville.
"We were thrilled to see the great turnout for our 50th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, " Dr. Cooney said. "The cherry on top was having Dr. Dave and Pat Parks, who are the original owners of the Animal Hospital of Statesville, who came to visit for the festivities. We are honored to have served the Statesville community for 50 years and we are committed to providing excellent patient care and customer service for many years to come."
The celebration also offered a sneak peek into the future with exciting news about the hospital's expansion. In 2025, the Animal Hospital of Statesville will be opening a second location on South Main Street in Troutman, appropriately named Animal Hospital on South Main!
Additionally, the event marked the debut of the hospital's new logo and refreshed branding, which reflects the hospital's continued growth and dedication to providing top-quality veterinary care. The Animal Hospital of Statesville would like to thank the following for their assistance in our rebranding: interior designer Kim Edwards, painter Dennis Brown, wallpaper and handyman Michael Ayers, mural artist Pat Edwards, and etched glass logo and outdoor signage by Sir Speedy.
Animal Hospital of Statesville is proud to offer a wide range of services, including advanced medical care such as ultrasound, dentistry, reproductive services and specialized surgical techniques enabling faster recovery. The hospital also maintains a fully equipped in-house pharmacy and diagnostic laboratory. The anniversary celebration gave attendees an exclusive opportunity to learn more about the critical work Animal Hospital of Statesville does every day for the community.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this incredible milestone. We look forward to many more years of caring for your pets with compassion and expertise!
Animal Hospital of Statesville is proud to offer a wide range of services, including advanced medical care such as ultrasound, dentistry, reproductive services and specialized surgical techniques enabling faster recovery. The hospital also maintains a fully equipped in-house pharmacy and diagnostic laboratory. The anniversary celebration gave attendees an exclusive opportunity to learn more about the critical work Animal Hospital of Statesville does every day for the community.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this incredible milestone. We look forward to many more years of caring for your pets with compassion and expertise!
Solensia - Feline Pain Medication
Animal Hospital of Statesville is happy to announce that we now offer a new medication for cat pain management - Solensia. Watch the video below to learn more.