His Found Objects End Up in Keepsake Boxes
byStanding in the middle of the stream, Jason Janow tucks his fly rod under his arm, reaches into the water, and picks up a…
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Spiritual Painter Literally Strikes Gold
by“It is much easier to paint what you think you see,” says Grace Carol Bomer. “But how do you paint invisible spiritual truths?” This…
The Bees Showed Her What All the Buzz Was About
byLots of folks claim they felt “called” to move to Asheville. For Beatriz “Bea” Lothrop, the reasons were vague, but the impulse was urgent….
A Milliner’s Exotic Advantage
byWhile some fiber artists might recall American pioneer ancestors at the spinning wheel, Martha Shanks, the creator of NozamaHats, has an exotic advantage. Raised…
Some Parkway Overlooks Aren’t Just for Looking
byMost visitors describe the vistas of the Blue Ridge Parkway as stunning, breathtaking, or at least picturesque, and Brennen McElhaney agrees with those assessments….
The Chopping Block That Doesn’t Give Deadlines
byOne might think Sam Benbow deserves a break from wood. At his regular gig, he works as a kitchen and bath designer and contractor,…