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…
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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…
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…