Impressionist painting has been around for over 100 years. Where do you see your work, and would you describe it as something different? I would say my work isn’t different…
Embracing Your Creative Side Through Drawing Apps
The world of art is used in a variety of ways, and drawing is one of the most universal skills that everyone can learn. While there are many people born…
Steve Fulghum reveals his dynamic use of photography as art
When Steve Fulghum retired to Asheville, he joined Trackside Studios to show some of his photographs from the last 60 years. These include straight photos like “Lotus and Dragonfly,” but…
Cheryl Keefer
Creativity is Contagious
By Ginger S. Huebner We are in the midst of an unprecedented time. As a school focused on creativity and the visual arts, we have closed our physical doors for…
When Galleries Close Artists Keep Working
Asheville Gallery of Art, Asheville’s oldest established downtown gallery, has faced many challenges over the years but none quite like the COVID-19 pandemic. Concern for gallery members, and the community at large, led to the…
Pysanky are the original Easter eggs and are fun to create
Pysanky eggs began thousands of years ago in pagan times when people worshipped the sun. They believed that the sun, birds, and eggs were magical. Some legends say the universe…
Weather inspires artists to create the world around them
By Catherine Cervas Heaton • River Arts District, Asheville April means Spring, and Spring means the refreshing, beautiful weather in Western North Carolina. The area enjoys pleasant temperatures and fantastic vistas,…
Bee Adams’s latest work glimpses into the vibrant colors of Asheville
From iconic local landmarks to tobacco barns, florals, and abstracts, Bee Adams creates signature works that reinvigorate and celebrate the familiar with masterful execution of exuberant color and exciting composition….