Left Brain, Right Brain, Whole Package
Jeff Snell, who creates works in vibrant mixed media, accurately describes his pieces as “windows into volatile spaces.” He will often begin by just…
Cultural Leader Exhibits Mixed-Media Blessings
They say the best way to learn is to teach, and local artist Shirley Whitesides taught visual art to more than 20,000 students during…
Warhol, Banksy, Sheldon: Local Sculptor Recognized at Artemizia Foundation
Multi-disciplinary artist David Sheldon of Asheville grew up on the outskirts of Washington, D.C., and made many visits to the Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery of…
Big Crafty Founder was Destined to Curate the Indie Arts Scene
Anthropologists are trained to take what appears foreign and help build bridges of understanding, appreciation, and universal commonality. They are also skilled at delving…
Vessels of Merriment
Grovewood Gallery’s popular invitational exhibition, “Vessels of Merriment,” has returned to celebrate its fourth year, just in time for the holiday shopping season. A…
This Is Not Rush Hour
Asheville photographer Chris Abell — best known as a masterful, world-renowned flute maker — likes to find and capture extraordinary images within ordinary scenes….
Going Big With “Happy Little Accidents”
Painter Jeffrey Luque is all about the unexpected detour. He talks about “happy accidents,” and for him, they’re not little ones. Following big instinctual…
Maggie Valley Woodcarver Saws Through the Competition
“Mountain Mike” Ayers is a Maggie Valley-based sculptor who carves wood in extraordinary detail using a chainsaw and does it faster than almost anyone…
Why Trees Make The Best Models for Life Drawing
Lots of kids are encouraged to do art. But Sara Bell was commanded. She vividly remembers the many times she felt agitated when she…
She Felt Her Way into Fiber Art
Artist Tracey McCracken Palmer, who grew up in Western North Carolina, has drawn and painted for as long as she can remember. But, she…