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Amidst the River Arts District’s Studio Stroll by Greg Vineyard 170-plus artists across twenty-two historic buildings down by the French Broad River open their doors collectively to welcome thousands of visitors November 10 & 11 during the River Arts District Studio Stroll. A full weekend of immense creativity! A colleagueContinue Reading

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Color and Concept by Greg Vineyard Concept is EVERYTHING!” Leo Monahan exclaimed during our recent conversation. I had the distinct pleasure of hearing these words directly from the man himself recently at his Western North Carolina studio. We were surrounded by all stages of his colorful paper sculpture illustrations, andContinue Reading

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The Spirit of Giving Can Be Collaborative by Greg Vineyard I’ve written from time to time about “the art of charitable giving” because our area’s abundant creative talent dovetails well with our many community causes. Donating art to charities allows me to participate with the assets I have as anContinue Reading

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Some Thoughts On Bringing Home What You Want by Greg Vineyard Collecting art can be a rewarding aspect of creating a happy home (or office) environment, especially in Western North Carolina, where it is such a hugemongous industry. There is SO much to choose from here that some folks couldContinue Reading

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Musings on the Delightfully Mundane by Greg Vineyard It’s truly summertime. Late nights on the porch, watching fireflies drift up and down with the temperature. Turkey hens and their broods roaming across the yard, the adults like mechanical, prehistoric creatures, followed by fluffy little children’s book illustration chicks. Rains, usuallyContinue Reading

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Musings on art communities from the sci-fi loving shut-in by Greg Vineyard Although I did spend quite some time on Facebook recently reading peoples’ 75th birthday wishes to Star Trek’s George Takei, which does pretty much niche me into a particular level of quasi-fanatic, I don’t love JUST science fiction.Continue Reading

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Sometimes the “old” can be new again by Greg Vineyard Aaahhh, another Spring has sprung itself upon us. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, but I admit that every March, the ritual of daylight saving throws me a little. I remember to change every clock except one, causing an annualContinue Reading

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An Inspiring Visit with Artist Daniel McClendon by Greg Vineyard You know when you have an elusive, yet ever-present idea in your brain, waiting for that big bang where it suddenly all comes together? These moments of clarity bring forth new series that delight artists and art appreciators alike. OnContinue Reading