A Legacy Worth Noting
Connie Brown could have easily become a prolific cake decorator. But when she moved from Memphis, Tennessee, to Asheville in 1989, the cake decorating…
Petal Power
“It’s what keeps me alive,” Marshall artist Susan McChesney said of her chosen medium — pressed-flower art — during an interview with Asheville Made back…
The Love of Craft Festival
Many people believe bad things come in threes. But not the folks with the Asheville Brewers Alliance. On Saturday, February 22, the alliance will…
Flora Symbolica: The Art of Flowers
Since ancient times, we have used chamomile to soothe fevers, marigolds to dye fabrics, and lavender to calm the mind. Artists have also woven…
Mending Through the Mud
MaryJane Findley knows how it feels to fall apart at the seams. In 2001, she was living in Astoria, New York, with her then-husband,…
Plein Air: Home Is Where the Heart Is
Most artists work within four walls. But not Susan Havey. As a plein-air painter, Havey creates anywhere but inside. One day, you may find…
Heart & Soul
In 1998, self-employed medical illustrator Mary Bryson came to a shocking realization: She hadn’t painted anything green — except bile — in nearly a decade….
The Art of Fiber and Textile
If you think quilts are just for keeping warm, you obviously haven’t met Flat Rock fiber artist Jo-Ann Jensen. Working out of her backyard…
From Wool to Woods
Bracket fungi are hearty mushrooms that grow in clusters on trees, often resembling little shelves. But don’t be fooled: These natural ledges aren’t meant…
Postdiluvian
In the days leading up to Hurricane Helene, Asheville artist Chris Jehly didn’t need to watch the news to know danger was imminent. A…