Going with the Grain
Some artisans are considered “wood whisperers” because they seem to be able to talk to wood and have it submit to their will. Koli…
Skeletons in Her Closet
Lisa Swain of Hendersonville collects skulls, skeletons, and spiders — and joyfully displays them in her living room, kitchen, and car. They sit on…
Hobby Set in Stone
Scott Owen of Asheville traces his passion for collecting rocks and minerals to his childhood. “I grew up in Tucson, Arizona, where there was…
Unstill Life
“I remember being a small girl at the National Gallery in D.C., and staring in awe at the way Monet skipped colored blotches across…
A Christmas Story
For the past few weeks, Madison County’s historic Methodist Church at Jewell Hill — which sits on the original site of the county’s first…
The Moss Boss
Asheville native “Mossin’ Annie” Martin has been enchanted and inspired by the look, feel, and unique botanical characteristics of moss since she was a…
Going Back in Time
Because his dad was part owner of a one-hour photo lab, Ben Nixon grew up immersed in film: the methods and the magic. “I…
Chip Off the Old Block
Kevin Hughes’ pedigree is carved in wood instead of stone. When you look at his work, you’re gazing at hundreds of years of heritage….
Revolutions Per Minutiae
“My record collection is an extension of me,” says Whitney Shroyer, who has 3,000 LPs and another 3,000 45-rpm records lining the walls of…