By Dennis Ray River Arts District Recovery A month after Hurricane Helene’s devastating destruction, with the waters receded and assessments underway, the greater Asheville area is left wondering whether the…
JL Architecturals will transform Your curb appeal with Aluminum Elegance
By Dennis Ray After building a successful gate and fencing business in Florida, James Orlowski moved it to Landrum, SC, in 20—. His company, JL Architecturals, has 30 years in…
Rebecca Kahrs: Watercolor Artist In Brevard, NC Inspired By Nature
Rebecca Kahrs watercolor artist from Brevard, North Carolina, paints vibrant still lifes, plants, and wildlife paintings. With a background in interior design and fine art from Brigham Young University and…
Andy Buchanan Crafts Art Inspired By Nature And Bold Experimentation
Asheville artist Andy Buchanan recently relocated to Asheville to further build his career, recognizing it as the perfect place to grow as an artist. Originally from McKinney, Texas, (outside of…
How Does Watercolor Artist Simone Wood Always Create Extraordinary Natural Art?
The Artistic style of Watercolor Artist Simone Wood Watercolor artist Simone Wood is celebrated for her bird paintings, inspired by Ikebana (the Japanese art of flower arranging) and her background…
How Arts Can Influence Your Mental Health
Art and culture are fantastic tools that can help us process emotions, make sense of experiences, and build self-confidence. In fact, research has found that people who regularly engage with…
Moments that time forgot
I guess you could say that teaching is my first love because I knew I wanted to be a teacher when I was very young. We used to play “school” in my basement, and I was always the teacher. Today, as I am doing a painting, I find myself going over the steps in my head as if I were teaching it.
The Crucial Role Of Millennials In The Modern Art Market: Insights From Olyvia Kwok
According to a recent report by Art Basel-UBS, millennials spent the most on artwork in the first half of 2021. This helped to boost the recovery of the art world. Consequently, sales were up 10% in the first half of 2021. Out of these sales, millennials spent four times as much as boomers and doubled the spending of Gen X.
9 Brochure Ideas To Promote Your Art Museum and Exhibitions
A great brochure design not only helps to effectively promote an art museum and exhibitions but can also be a visual asset for your institution. A well-designed catalog is important in the…