Bill Abramson has been joyfully creating photographic art and poetry for almost 50 years Work-ing in paper, canvas, metal & acrylic, his unique and gorgeous creations are born from passion in what is experienced.

Bill proudly served in the U.S. Navy. His awards include:
- 1st in N.C. Seniors Art competition
- 1st in Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League Competition
- Carolina Nature Photographer’s awards
- Polk County (Florida) Museum of Art

Chuck Aldridge, a retired educator and self-taught artist who learned his craft by observation, began painting in earnest following a thru hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2011. Many of his paintings have allowed recreating moments of his time on and off the trail. In addition to paintings of the Appalachian Trail, he does local landscapes and cityscapes that embrace the life and culture of western North Carolina. Large scale florals, abstracts, and charcoal sketches round out his repertoire and show that emotion as well as experience are catalysts for his work.

Lorelle works in and teaches many mediums and all subjects, including oils, acrylics, watercolor, silk painting, scratch board, pastels, graphite, alcohol inks, pen and ink and metal clays and wire wrapping jewelry. She teaches in Asheville, West Jefferson, Lake Toxaway and Old Fort, North Carolina, as well as in Tennessee, Texas, and Marco Island, Florida.

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Lynn is a long time knitter and designer of sweaters, Christmas stockings and now Gnome bottle toppers. They are a fun gift for wine or any bottle.

Over 35 years ago I created my first conventional Stained glass piece. After that, the sky was the limit with what ifs… I added geodes, copper tubing, wire, 3-d sculpture, bicycle wheels, and MELT it with a torch! … the journey continues! Glass is magical!

Since 2013, Ona Cavey has been sharing the beauty and wonders of Western NC, through her Natural Elements artwork. One-of-a-kind pieces are created, with countless items of nature, gathered while spending time in the mountains. Her work brings you the opportunity to enjoy nature, inside your home or office. Ona has sold her work privately, as well as at: American Folk Art Gallery and Framing and New Morning Gallery (both in Asheville) Commissions are always welcome. 410.371.3133

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Dawn works in multiple mediums including acrylic, pencil, watercolor, three dimensions and textures. Her subjects vary widely and include local landmarks, unique floral treatments, rustic buildings, ocean side scenes, waterfalls, folk art and abandoned antique cars, a favorite of hers.

Glass has an intrinsic reflective element and my work plays with this quality by creating a variety of textures on the glass and using many techniques and firing schedules. I utilize the patterns, textures and colors of nature and my artwork is a process of constructing these inspirations in glass.

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I am very much a Zen artist feeling completely comfortable in the woods and the wonderful world we live in. As an artist, like most, I do a number of different mediums such as watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, oils, encaustics and stain glass. Believing in the healing properties of art, I encourage women to join me in the process of creating.

I am motivated by the woods, trees, gardening and the love of nature and believe in nurturing the creative artistic seed in everyone. Each piece I create is infused with meditative positive energy.

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I produce original watercolors This medium with its ability to capture and reflect light make it ideal for visual expression that has life and impact. Blending creativity with an understanding of watercolor allows me to produce special works with scenes from nature and images with strong graphic elements.

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Artist, sculptor and author, Henry and dancer wife Pamela live near Old Fort, where their amazing sculpture garden is on display.

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I am a violinist/fiddler and artist living in Black Mountain. It's with great joy that I paint the subjects that mean the most to me; landscapes, animals, and sometimes a musical instrument. To me, part of being a musician and artist is to allow change to influence you and embrace the steps toward newness.

In 2022, my work, ‘Over the Blues’, featuring a Highland cow, won the Fine Art America Billboard contest, and was featured on a billboard in Atlanta.

www.sandytheviolinist.com
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Lisa specializes in handcrafted jewelry, murals, pet portraits, paint parties and more. She also accepts custom commissioned orders.

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Mariela Kronen is an award-winning artist from Nebo, NC and Florida. She works with graphite pencil, charcoal, oils, watercolors and acrylics. Mariela draws inspiration from everyday people, places and moments. She also likes to explore spiritual themes and elements of nature.

www.marielaatthestudio.com

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My work is inspired by the stone. I have to spend time contemplating the stone itself and the stone grain and texture. That starts letting me know how to carve it, how to shape it, and how to finish it. The stone itself is the medium so I have to listen to the stone and go with it.

marcilockwood.com
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415-760-2209

I primarily work in watercolors and acrylics. With every finished piece of artwork I capture snippets of the natural world and all of its wonder and beauty. My artwork speaks of my passion and love of nature and is a reminder the natural world should always be sacred to each of us.

As an abstract artist I use an intuitive approach to express my style and to visually relate my imaginative process using my 40+ years of experimentation in various art forms. Mixed media lets me explore and experiment until what I see has a pleasing form with multi-layer texture and design. I am informed by the natural world and the mystery that lies beneath the surface of what we know. I hope my creations will spark the viewer’s imagination and provoke an inspiring visual experience.

www.Kkpaquette.com kkpaquetteart@gmail.com
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I’ve been knitting since age 8. Someday I hope to be good at it. I got my first spinning wheel and small loom during COVID. I love seeing what the yarn can make. I’m self taught. Our cabin in the woods is my inspiration for wearables.

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828-925-4100

Mathilda Potter was born during the disco decade and has loved art ever since her first box of crayons. At the age of 17, she moved to a small island off the coast of reality and became enamored with pottery. Nowadays, when she’s not in the studio creating your new favorite mug, she lives in a cabin in the woods with two black cats.

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I am primarily a painter, but since retirement I’ve also become a pottery student and a dabbler in fused glass.

My main inspiration is the natural world, especially the mountains, woods, and waters of Western North Carolina.

As I grow as an artist I find myself moving from the realistic to the abstracted in my artistic journey, but I refuse to limit myself to one facet or medium.

I build so that this generation will enjoy and be able to pass on my work to the next generation.

I’ve been making polymer clay jewelry for over a decade. I use color, texture and lots of imagination to create one of a kind pieces of art that you can wear.

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While exploring creative ways to use the narrow medium of fiber and fabric to create sensational textural imagery, Stephanie enjoys using traditional techniques of piecing, quilting, applique, embroidery, and other handwork, along with digital imagery and computer-based design techniques. She strives to convey realism and dimensionality in all her creations. Stephanie has been exhibiting her award-winning art quilts regionally and nationally since 2008.

www.wildsfabrications.com
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