Kitchenware was Crucial in Her Potter’s Evolution
byCathey Bolton’s hands are muddy as she chats with customers in her Waynesville gallery Art on Depot. They often tour the rainbow of mugs,…
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Her Main Inspiration is, in Fact, Not Being Inspired
byWhen Cindy Walton enters her painting studio, she leaves everyday concerns at the door. She moves swiftly, “attacking” the canvas. “My main thing is…
She Wants to Make Your Fantasies Come True … Under Really Good Lighting
byIf you’re going to switch focus in your career, the Louvre might be the world’s best eureka spot. Walking around the iconic art museum…
Printmaker was Hard-Pressed to Revolutionize a Centuries-Old Technique
byPhotography has always been evolved by technology — going from hulking machines to quite literally the palms of our hands. For most, it’s a…
Love Hurts and Prompts Fascinating Conceptual Art
byNine years ago, artist Gwen Bigham moved from Charlotte to Asheville. Psychologists note that moving is one of the most stressful events a person…
The Past Isn’t Dead — it’s Only Waiting for You in Wax
byLynn Bregman Blass uses an ages-old process involving beeswax and Damar resin to preserve photographs, documents, and other scraps of personal memories. Once the…
The First Laser Cut is the Deepest
by“Her name is Sasha,” says Ron Adolph. “She’s a sexy minx.” Ron’s wife Jessica doesn’t appear bothered by the amount of attention her husband…
She Sculpts the Change She Wants to See in the World
by“I am troubled by our disregard for our planet,” says Melisa Cadell. Through the voice of her art, Cadell gives us stirring images intended…
Random Acts of Art often Require Great Deliberation
byRobert Milnes’ deep-seated passion for the arts has led him to excel in distinct careers. His two paths have been intertwined, one about the…
There are No Bad Drawings, Only Bad Senses of Humor
byBy day, Paul Choi works as a freelance graphic designer and art director. But he’s fast becoming a household name in Asheville, thanks to…