Fifty Shades of Green (Minus Forty)
byIreland can boast no less than 40 distinct shades of green in its landscape, according to a charming news bite that circled the world…
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How Beautiful is the Little Dog That Inspires a Massive Mural?
byYou’ve seen her before, the giant version, in a cosmic blue mural on the side of Cotton Mill Studios: Qué Linda! Open the door…
No Method is More Effective Than Your Latest Mood
by“Sometimes I dance when I paint, and some days I am very personal and I put that feeling onto canvas,” reveals Waynesville artist Sun…
You Can’t Drink Tea From a Graffiti Wall or an Ancient Statue
byBrock Flamion first explored the dichotomy between aestheticism and functionality while pursuing his Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art at the University of Southern Indiana….
Newly Retired Teacher is Still Persisting in his Vision
byFor more than four decades, Mark Flowers divided his time between creating and teaching art. Now devoting himself to his paintings (his last semester…
Making It
byJeremy French got sober in 1995, and his first mentor emphasized the value of the creative process on that journey. So he started working…
Luthier’s Eureka Moment Was Pure Gold
byMichael Burger has been a goldsmith for more than 30 years. But making jewelry, he says, “doesn’t excite me as much as it used…
Ten Facts That Illustrate the Enduring Light of the Arts & Crafts Movement
byArts & Crafts was the first deliberate maker movement, emphasizing a return to utilitarian, handmade goods. 2. Spanning the late 1800s through the early…
Former Librarian Makes Statement Jewelry That Won’t Whisper
byViola Spells is a third-generation crocheter, and she says she loves the medium’s “woven look — and that it’s a traditional women’s art. It…
Overhaul in Triptych: Asheville Art Museum is Now Open
by“Appalachia has always been diverse — from those who were indigenous to the region to all those who migrated [here] for one reason or…