Artist Spotlight: Beloved Designs Woodworking
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Welcome to Beloved Designs, the heart and soul of our woodworking journey. Nestled in the balance between artistic expression and functional craftsmanship, we, Jessa and Matthew, have poured our passion into every piece we create. Our story is one of love, wood shavings, and the joy of making something beautiful with our hands. Jessa is […]
Artist Spotlight: Robert G. Burch
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I’m based between Colorado, North Carolina and New York. My relationship to creativity began with Legos. Skateboarding taught me how to relate to the world through the artistic voices I admired. I was captivated by the excitement of glass work and began apprenticing in a factory setting around age 16. I attended Pilchuck Glass School […]
Artist Spotlight: Lindsay McCardle
Lindsay McCardle’s artistic journey is deeply rooted in her connection to Sylva, North Carolina, a place that not only serves as her home but also as a boundless source of inspiration. Her work in paintings, murals, and mosaics over the past 12 years reflects a vibrant exploration of both local wildlife and global natural wonders, […]
Artist Spotlight – James Horstman
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Born in Sylva and raised in Cullowhee, my art is heavily influenced by the natural and urban features of the region and from the study of art history.
Artist Spotlight – Eli Collins-Brown
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I love color, shape, and texture and polymer is a perfect medium for my artistic expression. I’ve been working with polymer since 2009, specializing in wearable art.