Fine Artist Interviewed by Dennis Ray Rapid River Magazine: What are your favorite subjects to paint and why? Joyce Schlapkohl: That’s always an interesting question. I like what excites me about any subject. Often it’s the lighting on the image or an emotion that gets stirred or just a beautifulContinue Reading
owner of Mine & Yours Consignments Interviewed by Dennis Ray Rapid River Magazine: Tell us a little about Mine & Yours Consignments. Lori Dawson: If you’re looking for a warm friendly atmosphere to shop for gently used second hand treasures, this is your kind of place. We offer a largeContinue Reading
Interviewed by Dennis Ray Rapid River Magazine: Jonas, what led you to open a second River Arts District gallery? Jonas Gerard: I’ve never been one to sit still. I’m always looking for a new creative challenge. Usually the challenge takes place on the canvas, but not always. Things get excitingContinue Reading
Teresa Pennington is a self-taught colored pencil artist who often spends as much as four months on one drawing. Pennington has been commissioned by the Biltmore Estate and has completed four series of drawings capturing the grandeur of the house and gardens. Other scenes she has captured include Grandfather Mountain,Continue Reading
by James Cassara Over the course of a scant five years the three piece collective known as Underhill Rose have become one of the most respected and creative voices in the Asheville music scene. Proudly steeped in the Appalachian traditions of our mountain culture the three sirens that comprise theContinue Reading
Artist and Chocolatier at The Chocolate Fetish Interviewed by Dennis Ray Jessica Lied has been sharing her artistic talents with customers of The Chocolate Fetish since 2009. Using colored chocolates, her creative designs grace products ranging from Chocolate High Heel Shoes and Cowboy Boots to hand decorated chocolate hearts, leaves,Continue Reading
The National Heritage Fellowship is a lifetime honor presented to master folk and traditional artists by the National Endowment for the Arts. The Fellowship, which began in 1982, is the United States’ highest honor in the folk and traditional arts. Each year, fellowships are presented to between ten and fifteenContinue Reading
Owners of The Classic Wineseller Interviewed by Dennis Ray Rapid River Magazine: Tell us a little about the The Classic Wineseller. The Classic Wineseller: The Classic Wineseller is a unique underground shop located at 20 Church Street in historic downtown Waynesville. We specialize in older vintages and highly allocated boutiqueContinue Reading
co-owner of Asheville’s The Chocolate Fetish Rapid River Magazine: Tell us a little about The Chocolate Fetish. Elizabeth Foley: The Chocolate Fetish has been Asheville’s premier chocolate shop since 1986. We handcraft our high quality chocolates in small batches right here in downtown Asheville. We are a locally owned, familyContinue Reading
