Painting

A Reverence for Rabbits

A Reverence for Rabbits

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T.S. Eliot said that “April is the cruelest month,” but for those of us who emotionally connect with rabbits — and have aged out…

Dana Brown Solo Show

Dana Brown Solo Show

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“I’ve done a lot of paintings of architecture and machinery and locomotives,” says encaustic painter Dana Brown of Topsail Beach, NC, “and now I’ve…

Tonalities

Tonalities

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Trackside Studios closes only two days a year (Thanksgiving and Christmas), and the large windows overlooking the namesake train tracks let in lots of…

The Makers of Main Street

The Makers of Main Street

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When Judith Kolva says 2022 will be a “banner year,” she doesn’t mean it idiomatically.  Kolva is chair of ArtScape Hendersonville, an annual public-art…

Art for More than Art’s Sake

Art for More than Art’s Sake

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“You want to give back to the community,” states local painter Jeremy Russell. “And when everybody’s intentions are good and they are doing something…

Black History (Every) Month

Black History (Every) Month

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Prominent artist Jenny Pickens —  portraitist, dollmaker, and high-profile local muralist — favors acrylics when she paints. Bold statements in rich hues are a…

Handmade Holiday Sale

Handmade Holiday Sale

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Back in the day, it housed the weaving and woodworking operations of Biltmore Industries. Today, the Grovewood Gallery boasts two floors of artisanal work…