Signs of the (Better) Times
byAccording to Dartmouth researchers, the stress of losing your job falls somewhere between preparing for Christmas with the in-laws and serving jail time. But…
Painting
The Vision That Keeps on Giving
byBlue Spiral 1 celebrates 35 years on Biltmore Avenue Like many businesses, Blue Spiral 1 Fine Art + Craft on Biltmore Avenue temporarily closed…
Bright Ideas in Dark Times
byWhen we spoke with Elizabeth Ivey in late August, nothing seemed to stop the acclaimed mixed-media artist from fashioning her bright and bold fabric…
Kindness in the Chaos
byIn the wake of Hurricane Helene, Bakersville artist Lori Brook Johnson noticed many alarming things: the thick smell of gasoline, rushing floodwaters, uprooted pines…
“Neighbors Helping Neighbors”
byHenderson County painter Cynthia Wilson was out of town when Hurricane Helene unleashed her fury. Four days later, when she and her husband finally…
Rock of Ages
byPopular gallery changes owners but sustains its original vision “I didn’t plan to open a gallery,” says Suzanne Camarata, talking about the 2,550-square-foot space…
As Seen from the Air
byAsheville artist Victoria Pinney took her first ride in an airplane when she was six years old. She was fascinated by the topography spread…
The Way Back to Tall Tales
byAsheville’s a long way from Wyoming, but for painter Luke Whitlatch, there’s a common thread that continues to influence his enigmatic work in oil…
Canvasing a Revolution
byHow early-20th-century landscape painters saved the Smokies Mist-shrouded vistas. Lush deciduous forests. Moonlit meadows. These are just some of the awe-inspiring scenes featured in…
The Self-Taught Path to Perfection
byJan Swanson of Weaverville has painted for more than 20 years and has received numerous awards for her work. She’s also taken lots of drawing…