Connor Jay Nelson
Connor Jay Nelson is a Western North Carolina photographer based in Asheville. His body of work includes landscape and wedding photography on film, seasonal graduation photos, and studio portraiture. A mountain resident since 2019, Connor’s artistic vision is continuously inspired from each day spent among the natural beauty of the region. He strives to capture […]
Joe Mastroianni
It’s the mix of control and unpredictability in tie-dye that makes it so fun to create. I enjoy the balance between making intentional choices—like the colors and folds—and then letting go to see what happens. Every piece is different, and that unpredictability keeps it fun and creative for me. Tie-dye reminds me that imperfection can […]
Ken Hall
Ken Hall’s process of crafting Scottish-style knives begins with forging a 5,000-layer Damascus billet or shaping a solid steel bar beneath the rhythmic blows of a power hammer. After meticulous heat treatment and polishing, the blade begins to reveal its final form. Ken crafts the handles from traditional bog oak or exotic woods, often intricately […]
Camen Wagner
I was born and raised in the small town of Sylva in Western North Carolina. Nature and animals have always inspired me, and I love painting them in rich tones. I have always been drawn to the funny and interesting things that animals do, and I want to capture that essence in my art. Acrylic […]
Ugly Boy Flutes, Bob Child
Yes, it’s an unusual name for such a beautiful and spiritual instrument, but I am here thanks to “The Original Ugly Boy” which was, truth be told, ugly. But it played, bold and loud, and my excitement level was electrified as I began honing my craft since that day in July, 2002. Mine is a […]
Debby Singleton
As a multi-media artist based in Western NC, I find that my love for nature has always been a driving force in my creative works. Observing the beauty of the natural world and its intricate details, I find myself drawn to capturing the patterns and scenes in my artwork. My primary creative process involves a […]
Katelyn Brindley
I am from Winston- Salem, North Carolina. My inspirations come from noticing the world around me. No matter where I venture out to or who I meet, I view nature and humanity as living works of art. I love learning about art, nature, physics, and music and understanding how they all interconnect. When I learned […]
Lindsay Keeling
Lindsay Keeling is an abstract artist and entrepreneur who loves to encourage creativity. She is originally from Tennessee and relocated to WNC from the Florida panhandle. Lindsay exhibits her work at galleries and festivals across the southeast. My abstract landscapes capture the peaceful energy of nature. The horizon line grounds me to the present moment, […]
Jim Settles
Blacksmith. A member of the Artists-Blacksmith’s Association of North America, Jim has been crafting at the anvil for over 15 years. His work includes both functional objects as well as art pieces. Jim works collaboratively with his wife, glass artist, Dori Settles on many pieces.
Roger Gilmore
It’s very likely I’m the newest and least experienced painter in the Haywood County Arts Council. I retired in 2022 after 27 years in the US Navy, followed by another 14 years in the Veterans Health Administration, the last five being at the Asheville VA Medical Center. My wife and I live in Waynesville. Our […]
Tybee Tallulah Maitri
Tybee Tallulah Maitri is a queer artist from New England who studied studio art and photography at Simmons University. They also have a BA from the University of North Carolina in Asheville in Women, Gender, and Sexualities Studies. They are inspired by nature, the cosmos, community, their higher power, their environment, as well as other […]
Sabine Allen
I AM ZYLAHNA I’m passionate about creating high vibrational artwork that reflects the dynamic balance and vivid beauty of nature. My art acts as an energetic guidepost that can spark inner peace. My hand-carved and hand-printed linocuts are based on the ancient Yin Yang Philosophy that describes two opposing forces that are interconnected and counterbalance […]
