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 with natural drawing skills and some people that are not, everyone can learn from these helpful drawing mobile apps toContinue Reading
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 also composite images like “Mr. Koi,” shown above (photographs of things that cannot exist but might tell a good story).Continue Reading
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 the time being and are staying tuned in each day to the course the novel coronavirus, and our response toContinue Reading
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 difficult decision to close its doors until further notice. This huge disruption stirred up many fears but also provided opportunities. Some artists,Continue Reading
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 was born from an egg. Symbols were written on the eggs as wishes, and the eggs were given as gifts,Continue Reading
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, skies, and some of the most comfortable weather to be experienced. Artists in the River Arts District find natural inspiration inContinue Reading
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. “I do love color and use it freely in my paintings. I like keeping my paintings fresh and exciting andContinue Reading
In storms, there is often danger, but also a powerful beauty; perhaps it is the combination of the two that makes the art of the storm so compelling. Continue Reading
