Going After the Good
Artist shows a seasoned pastiche of earthiness and fantasy Cynthia Brody took a few art courses in New York while she was raising her…
Tall Advice for Little Trees
Owner of backyard nursery dispels bonsai-growing myths Like many other bonsai enthusiasts, Asheville’s Billy Schweig was frustrated by the lack of available quality starter…
Emanating Its Inner Laws
The Black Mountain College story as told by its Midcentury buildings After the summer-long fun at Camp Rockmont, and after the global-culture arts festival…
Gem of a Collector
Fiddle-tune expert shows another facet of his character Roger Howell’s family on both sides hails from rural Mitchell County, NC, which is also home…
Home to Roost
Artist is known for her prolific flocks of porcelain birds Lucy Dierks’ introduction to pottery came from a course at a recreation center, where…
Painting Over a Painting
RAD gallerist offers the latest perspective on storm clouds Painter and River Arts District gallerist Mark Bettis is eager to dispel some tenacious misunderstandings….
Can’t Beat the Heat
Hot-pepper farm gets the most spice out of a short season With a degree in forestry, Joel Mowrey moved from Southern Ohio to Western North…
Bunnies, Berries, Beatrix, Bernard
Potter’s work in porcelain conveys a lyrical whimsy Porcelain potter Meghan Bernard, a member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, studied fine art at…
Written in the Cosmos
Flower farm flourishes with curated summer events It started with three dahlias she got as a wedding present, recalls Jennifer Arrington, owner of family-friendly…
Something Borrowed, Something Blue
Berry farm benefits from experimental late founder and visionary new owner The “you-pick” Thomas Berry Farm in Cullowhee was established nearly half a century…