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…
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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…
Here’s a Way to Learn Art History by the Seat of Your Pants
byMost people confronted with a housecleaning project don’t view it as an opportunity to expand their artistic horizons. Then again, most folks don’t look…
She Grabbed the Tiger by the Tail and Ended Up in a Cow Field
byPatricia Cotterill, born in the small town of Forfar near Scotland’s east coast, experienced a global childhood, thanks to a father who served in…
Finding Art Made Him Feel Better, but this isn’t Feel-Good Art
byYears ago, DeWayne Barton totally redirected his life. “I wanted to represent love,” he says. He came back to his hometown, but he never…
You Can’t Fall Off the Edge of a Rounded Vessel
byAfter a career as a massage therapist, Lucy Clark touched clay for the first time at age 45. And that was it. “Clay is…
Her Imprint is All Over Brevard (and the World)
byPainter, printmaker, and gallery owner Ann DerGara moved to Brevard 19 years ago, to escape the hectic city life of Atlanta. “The landscape touched…
The Gearhead Who Likes Printmaking Equipment Accelerates his Art
byHe became interested in the machinery before the actual artwork that it made — and that’s how Dave Ladendorf, a former tech manager,…
Glass Couple Established Permanent Residency on the Cutting Edge
byClay was always too slow for Billy Bernstein. He wanted to see the imprint of his efforts in real time. “I was studying ceramics…
Waterfalls and Wi-Fi Give Photographers a New Perspective
byNestled in 20 lush acres of mountain forest, the high-end retreat Mountain Lens, owned by April Johnson and Jeff Miller, offers photography workshops to…