Sitting Down on the Job
by“With chairs, there are just so many ways to address issues and challenges — structural, aesthetic, and ergonomic. It’s a great playground for creativity,”…
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Where There’s Wood, There’s a Way
byWhen José Pablo Barreda comes upon a broken chair set on a curb, he stops his car and pulls over. Where others see trash,…
Fifty Cents Says You’re on the Right Side of the Tracks
byThree-dozen creatives in almost as many genres call Trackside Studios their artistic home. All of them have to work shifts in the gallery as…
How Beautiful is the Little Dog That Inspires a Massive Mural?
byYou’ve seen her before, the giant version, in a cosmic blue mural on the side of Cotton Mill Studios: Qué Linda! Open the door…
No Method is More Effective Than Your Latest Mood
by“Sometimes I dance when I paint, and some days I am very personal and I put that feeling onto canvas,” reveals Waynesville artist Sun…
You Can’t Drink Tea From a Graffiti Wall or an Ancient Statue
byBrock Flamion first explored the dichotomy between aestheticism and functionality while pursuing his Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art at the University of Southern Indiana….
Therapist Jumped Head First Into Art
by“Skulls are what we all are underneath — a universal human equalizer and common denominator,” says artist Kim Nelson. Her fanciful skull-themed pieces, painted…
Newly Retired Teacher is Still Persisting in his Vision
byFor more than four decades, Mark Flowers divided his time between creating and teaching art. Now devoting himself to his paintings (his last semester…
Making It
byJeremy French got sober in 1995, and his first mentor emphasized the value of the creative process on that journey. So he started working…
Luthier’s Eureka Moment Was Pure Gold
byMichael Burger has been a goldsmith for more than 30 years. But making jewelry, he says, “doesn’t excite me as much as it used…