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Artist: Pomm Hepner About the Art and Artist I paint peaceful moments. Times when you see the sun cast shadows on your shoulder, you hear the birds sing and you feel the breeze sweep softly against your face. Moments that make you reflect on peace, beauty and love, moments that inspire you and bring you back to life. Moments in time we all need to have in our lives.
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Artist: Megan Lassen About the Art and Artist With mid-range stoneware, I construct whimsical, functional pottery through hand-building, sculpting, and wheel thrown components. I decorate the objects as one of a kind by using a combination of hand drawing, screen printing, painting, and hand-made transfers, to create images on the surfaces prior to adding texture and sculptural components. I often leave some of the natural color and texture of the clay in combination with glazing to create a visual and sensual feeling for the user. Most commonly I fire in an electric kiln to cone 5 and 6. I’ve always been interested in the relationship between arts and crafts, and how each person, with different backgrounds, internal and external reflections, and bias, interacts with the art and the world around them. The realization that everyone looks not just with their eyes, but with their joy, their pain, their beliefs; present and past, to see something completely different from the person next to them. They put a small part of themselves into what they see. I don’t think of myself as overly serious or original, but I feel like we may have multiple dimensions or multiple realities happening at the same time. Because of this, I incorporate humor and whimsy into the 1-D and 3-D surface decorations of my pottery by creating little scenes with prints, underglaze images, drawings and paintings, and little half sculptures or sprigs. By combining nature images and patterns with things from outside of our understanding, I feel that my vessels may embody my own paradoxical desire for function with the humor of life’s strangeness. With unlikely combinations of images and sculptures on my everyday objects, I hope to emphasize joy, goofiness, and love that can be present in daily rituals, and sometimes mundane activities. If someone can question what they think they know about this life, this dimension that we may be living in, with grace and humor, then my objects may be successful. Artist: Kendra Runnels About the Art and Artist I began my working life in my early 20s as a graphic designer, but quickly and unexpectedly found myself with a paintbrush in my hand. After returning home from a life-changing, yearlong mission trip in 2010, I became a full-time artist. For the last decade I have been working to touch people through my artwork and bring hope, joy and beauty to peoples’ homes and lives. I create mixed media pieces of artwork depicting dreamlike, nostalgic and natural scenes using a combination of collage, pattern, texture and layers of acrylic paint. My subjects vary a great deal from people walking in the rain, street/location scenes to animals and nature. But the thread of similarity throughout my pieces are the collaging of pages from old books, sheet music and other found papers into my artwork. A few years back, I felt using words and phrases in my work could help me tell the meaning behind each work of art. It could also help me tell my story, help others see their own story in my work and it could be a daily whisper of encouragement and hope to anyone who sees my pieces. I am married with two young children so I create new original pieces when I can, and have many canvas and paper print options of sold works as well. If you have an account, please follow me on instagram @kendrastudios, and subscribe to my website - you'll be the first to know about new releases and sales. Artist: Amy Brandenburg About the Art and Artist: Amy has always been interested in art from an early age. She went to a liberal arts college in Chicago where she focused on jewelry, fashion and costume design. It was there that she realized her passion for three dimensional art. Graduate school for costume history in New York offered her a background in the history of art and to period styles throughout fashion and the decorative arts. It was there that she embraced the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau styles that can be seen in her work today. She discovered metal clay, an alternative to her earlier metalsmithing days and was set free to create by it’s metamorphic properties. She embraced this medium and had been making jewelry with it since she moved to the mountains of North Carolina. Artist: Don Greeson About the Art and Artist Not all serious art is dull or trendy. My illustrative paintings of playful pets, nostalgic toys, and animals engaged in human activities are lively and colorful. Originals are in acrylic on Masonite; prints are signed and matted in standard frame sizes. Artist: Elyse Messick About the Art and Artist Home. These fields have been a constant backdrop to not only my story, but my mother and grandmother’s as well. The long grass, open skies, dappled treelines, and the very dirt of our fields have played a significant soundtrack to generations of my family. Observed and captured over a variety of hours, months, and seasons, these paintings pay homage to the essence of the people and places that make a home. The fields have always represented warmth of memory and deep familial ties which I wanted to capture through dreamlike brushstrokes, layered textures, and a peaceful process of plein air and studio painting. Thank you for letting me share this deeply meaningful work with you. I now invite you to take a moment to pause and fondly recall the people and places that you have called “home” in your own life. ABOUT THE ARTIST Originally born and raised in New Hampshire, Elyse is a multimedia artist who enjoys painting, photography, mixed media, and pen and ink drawings. She studied fine art in New York City and Los Angeles, receiving her Bachelors of Arts in Humanities with an emphasis in photography and painting. Elyse has exhibited her work in galleries in North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Los Angeles, and People Magazine. Elyse was recently a key speaker at the 2021 Creative Conference in Concord, NH and has been a guest artist at multiple workshops. Growing up surrounded by nature in a quiet town has greatly impacted Elyse’s current work. Her mother and grandmother instilled an appreciation for the natural world at a young age as they explored family land and built fond memories together. Elyse currently resides in Hendersonville with her loving husband Dan and teaches art to students in high school. Artist: Debra Mager (404) 862-2244 About the Art and Artist I make unconventional 2D and 3D mosaics i.e. animals, objects, wall hangings primarily made with hand cut stained glass, broken dishes, glass beads, upcycled vintage materials, rhinestones, metal Artist: Julie Merrill About the Art and Artist Click here to eI have been working with metals since 2003. A period of hardship and self-discovery led me into the world of metals through jewelry making. I immediately felt a passion for working with the elements of the earth and started schooling in silversmithing and later blacksmithing. As a woman, I was challenged with the stereotypes of men being stronger and women less capable for this type of work. However, I continued with perseverance and started my metalworking business in 2011. Over the years, I have transitioned the focus of my business into jewelry and adornment only, bringing more ease and precision to my work. I have always been captivated by the allure of forgotten cultures, their traditions, and the wisdom they hold. Over the years, as I delve deeper into my exploration with metals, I found myself drawn to create my own talismans and amulets - objects that are carried for protection in a difficult world. These totems connect us to the past ways, serving as tangible links to ancient beliefs and practices. These modern-ancient relics could become conduits for connecting us with something greater than ourselves. My artistic endeavors are fueled by the rich stories of my ancestors that I have connected with. Through the past, we are moved by the resilience and creativity displayed by our ancestors. Their ability to find beauty in simplicity and harmony in diversity inspires us to embrace our own roots and appreciate the richness that surrounds us. The opportunity of being an artist is the great influence one has to inspire and grow positive and lasting change in the world. I love the process of diving deeper into my heart and my life experiences to transform them into the material realm, to create and recreate my visions into material beauty, protection, and divine adornment. It is an opportunity of joy and embodiment, of connecting to ones inherent gifts and the contentment of sharing these gifts with the world. I was featured in the Asheville Made magazine in July, 2023, here is the link to the article: ashevillemade.com/mixed-metal-alchemist-did-what-they-said-couldnt-be-done/dit. Artist: Rachel Alfonso-Smith About the Art and Artist Hello, my name is Rachel and I’m an artist from New York City. I have been creating since my earliest memories. Whether I was engineering something useful from paperbags, or repurposing garments, or learning to develop my black and white film in a pantry closet/ makeshift darkroom, I was always busy! I found myself drawing and coloring the things I could see around me. People’s expressions and faces. Objects that would otherwise be mundane were the focus of an afternoon’s sketching session. For many years I never really thought about how my art affected other people. I just felt compelled to create new things and try out new media. But now, I love how my art impacts and uplifts others. I really enjoy seeing it in their homes and how they interact with a piece they call their very own. Currently, I’m capturing the natural world around me expressed through the deeply personal space of dreams. I have always dreamt of a better world; one where we can dream in color and all be creatives. I look forward to a world where our environment is healthy and the people around us are kind, helpful and interested in improving themselves and their impact on their surroundings. I’m positive that this dream is real. Painting these dreams gives me hope. Rachel is a member of the Transylvania Community Arts Council, the Art League of Henderson County, the Professional Photographers of America and a former student of the New York Institute of Photography. Rachel recently started her local chapter of the Urban Sketchers. While residing in NYC Rachel received several awards during her schooling years, including having an illustration on show at MoMA- PS1. What the artist says about their art: As an artist, I utilize linocut printmaking techniques, and occasionally watercolor, to create work that focuses on imagery from daily life and nature. My goal is to capture the vibrancy and joy of small moments and scenes through high contrast depictions of pattern, line, and shape. The process of carving each linoleum block and pulling each print is a mediative act. The linocut technique emphasizes an intimate connection with each piece, which I hope encourages my viewers to pause, reflect, and engage with the world around them. I first began printing in 2017 while in college, and I fell in love with the processes behind printmaking and the ability to create accessible art. When I'm not printing, I currently work as a mental health therapist. My studio practice plays a large role in maintaining my own mental wellbeing, and I enjoy sharing my work online and at art festivals and shows. What the artist says about their art: Working together as a team for over 17 years, Victor Field and Megan Huston have combined their two art forms to create Ataraxia Designs. Victor attended San Diego State University in San Diego, CA majoring in Philosophy, History and Literature. Megan attended Goucher College in Towson, MD majoring in Studio Arts and Secondary Education. Their artwork which has been derived from life experiences combines two art forms, Victor’s poetry and Megan’s illustrations creating craftsman style solid clay tiles. Part of their goal is to create artwork that is simple, elegant, and something many can identify with throughout the different stages of life. Awards won: Best in Category - Chastain Park Arts Festival - Atlanta, GA Best in Category - Kings Drive Art Walk - Charlotte, NC Best in Category - Syracuse Arts Festival - Syracuse, NY Best in Category - Deep Ellum Jazz Festival - Deep Ellum, TX Best in Category - Anacortes Arts Festival - Anacortes, WA Best in Show - Denver Arts Festival - Denver, CO Best in Show - San Jose Harvest Festival - San Jose, CA Best in Ceramic – Sonnenberg Gardens Art Festival – Canandaigua, NY Best in Ceramic – Talbot Arts Festival – Indianapolis, IN Best in Category – Mandarin Arts Festival – Jacksonville, FL Patron Award – Images Arts Festival – New Smyrna Beach, FL (574) 532-3260 What the Artist say about their art: I’m inspired by movement in nature. I started out as a clay sculptor in 1976 then went into pottery and combining the two with slung slabs gives a looseness and fluidity to my work. I now also stretch textures so the skin of my creatures also has movement. I taught Art and Clay for over 35 years in Indiana. Now I’m a full time clay artist in Hendersonville,NC I received a second place ribbon at Art On Main 2023 What the artist says about their art: As an Asheville native, I grew up surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Unfortunately, I did not see them; they were just there. When I returned home from grad school in Georgia with a new-found passion for photography, I was blown away by their beauty, and now I cannot see them enough. These mountains feed my soul, and it is my passion to capture their beauty and share it with others. I have been photographing the Blue Ridge for 25 years now, and am proud to know that my work is in homes all over the world. As I tell people so often when they enter my booth, "I am loving my life, not just living it!" What does the artist say about their art: Visual artist Stacey Brown offers an eclectic collection of paintings for the contemporary art lover. His passion for the arts has led him to a successful 25-year career as a full-time artist, expressing himself through watercolor on paper, and glass. He remains visually aware of his surroundings by incorporating colors that correspond with current contemporary trends. He also remains in tune with his roots with traditional landscapes, and urban neighborhood scenes that exude keen observations of everyday life.
His work has been featured on ABC tv shows Uncle Buck and For Life, CBS’s Hawaii 5-0, The Odd Couple, the Unicorn, Bounce TV, NBC’s Chicago P.D. and New Amsterdam, and the new FOX series Our Kind of People. Also, the Netflix series, Grand Army, as well as the comedy Here Today starring Billy Crystal, and the New Home Alone movie, as well as Apple TV's Shrinking and Raising Kanan. He has created original murals for the Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint Restaurant located in downtown Atlanta, as well as Farm Burger Restaurant located in Atlanta's Buckhead area. Most recently, Our Colorful People was chosen for a commercial real estate development project located in Orlando, Florida. What the artist says about their art: Creating indoor and outdoor designs utilizing kiln fired recycled glass, metal and wood. My unique work embodies a passion of color and light and a desire to show how beautiful recycling can be. What the artist says about their art: David Day is an intentional camera movement artist who adapted ICM techniques to the studio. His unique photographic form is an attempt to capture diverse images and experiences that often intersect only during lucid dream states. He is widely recognized both nationally and internationally for his innovations in ICM photography and has produced three books and a variety of videos on the subject. Locally, his work can be seen at the ArtMob Studios in Hendersonville, and at the Tryon Painters and Sculptors Gallery in Tryon, NC. What the artist says about their art: I enjoy capturing what I experience when outdoors in nature! And then sharing my experience with others!
What the Artist says about their art: My mosaics are nature inspired, representational and whimsical. I create them on glass and wood substrates crafted with a mix of stained glass, kiln-formed fused glass, beads, and other objects that are rich in texture and visually captivating. Pieces are finished with grout bringing them to life. About the Art and Artist I’m a One Woman Business Creating Soft Cotton Wearable Accessories from my Own Hand-Dyed and Handwoven Fabrics I am Based in the Beautiful Mountains of Western North Carolina Where Each Piece I Make is a Unique Work of Wearable Art with Colors that Reflect my Interpretation of the Natural World Around Us. What does the Artist say about their art? I have been creating Treechimes & upcycled jewelry since college in the early 80’s….I fell in love with beads & started doing work for Museums, Galleries & shops. I started to travel the world for my components & enjoy finding the most unusual pieces to add to my work. It’s a great feeling when someone loves what I truly love to create. I do many art shows throughout the South East & have many museum shops & galleries that I have worked with all over the world. (865) 300-4618 What the artist says about their art? For me, art is a way to celebrate nature and share my love of all animals. My colorful acrylic animal portraits are designed to encourage people to empathize with those with whom we share this world. It is also my intention to make original artwork accesible for everyone. I love having a piece that i poured my heart into find a new home with someone who loves it. My work is priced accordingly. What the Artist says about their art: I am a Meraki Artist. I paint from my soul for your soul. |
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