Little Meticulous Houses
Engineer replicates architecturally exact worlds for model-train hobbyists Not long ago, Stephen Milley was considering semi-retirement from an engineering career and devoting more of his…
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Developing An Artist’s Eye
Tech-trained photographer learned more in the backcountry When photographer Jeff Miller moved 20 years ago to the mountains from Cary, North Carolina, near Raleigh, he…
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Linus Was Right
Local “blanketeers” contribute piles of security to children’s nonprofit With winter settling in, what could be more comforting than a warm blanket? For the…
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Inner Spirit at Large
Oil painter’s figures emote off the canvas The human figure has taken many forms in art, from the stick figures on cave walls to…
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Re-Decking the Halls
Beloved seasonal show returns in person As we struggle back to normalcy amid continuing pandemic restrictions, one hopeful sign is the return of live…
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Twists, Turns, and Finally: Fusion
Hendersonville glass artist settled on a colorful future When Craig Sheehan was growing up, just outside of Boston, making art seemed almost predestined. “My…
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More Than the Frame Can Hold
Multimedia artist is best known for combining genres The rules of making art can only be enforced by imagination, a lesson Hendersonville artist Alice…
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Saluda Painter Approaches Landscapes, Urban Scenes, and Still Life with a Singular Eye
For Saluda artist Jim Carson, family played an important role in his artistic career, one delayed by parental misgivings despite his evident talent during…
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Sharing the Love
Henderson County art teacher enjoys rewards both tangible and tangential Making art may often be a solitary pursuit, but as Flat Rock artist Courtney…
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Cues from the Ballroom
Former competitive dancer leads program for mobility-restricted seniors Music and movement cannot be separated. The body — no matter its age or condition — responds…
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