A Family Business Came Out of the Woodwork
Bryan and Erin Kerr knew that following the entrepreneurial urge to launch their own family business meant leaving satisfying, good-paying jobs behind and stepping…
A Time to Play
Brian Luzader was originally a sculptor who only engaged in abstract painting as a form of therapy. “I was a huge perfectionist, and I’d…
Tomatoes for All Time
Craig LeHoullier sows his expertise in Western North Carolina Henderson County, a leading commercial producer of tomatoes, is now also home to a leader in…
Heroes of Horticulture
Abra Lee headlines Asheville’s annual gardening symposium The Speaking of Gardening Symposium will convene its 24th annual event in August, with a two-day lecture…
Jazzing Up Wood into Sculptural Art
Craftsman’s journey is marked by improv and inspiration Master woodworker, artist, and educator Drew Langsner has been a member of the Southern Highland Craft…
May the Circle Be Unbroken
Sculptor creates a charming loop of reciprocity José Pablo Barreda muses: “What if you threw out an old chair and it came back…
An Eye for Mountain Life
Former set designer enjoys recreating the local scene Selene Plum’s aesthetic eye led to a successful — and totally unexpected — 20-year gig as…
Curb Appeal
“The House Artist” memorializes cherished homes in watercolor Joan Doyle spent her first 30 years in her native Ireland before accepting a job at…
The Journey From Wool to Wood
Painter’s works reveal a vision in multiple layers Kimberley Dills, raised in the mountains of Virginia, wanted to illustrate children’s books when she grew up….
Impressed by Idealism
Putting a happy stamp on the Arts & Crafts Movement As a child in Tokyo, Yoshiko Yamamoto was constantly sketching. She drew more than…