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 […]
Evelina Yulianova
Evelina Yulianova | Satori Art Studio I consider myself an explorer of the quiet poetry embedded in everyday life. Satori (悟り), a Japanese Buddhist term for awakening—insight, clarity—guides my practice both artistically and personally. The ensō (円相), a single brush-drawn circle, symbolizes presence, enlightenment, and the beauty of impermanence. These ideas are the foundation of Satori Art Studio. My […]
Beth Heller
I’ve been an artist, art educator, art therapist and a fine art conservator over the course of my life. My work as a conservator required precision and austere working conditions. Now that I spend my days in my studio in Canton, NC, my artwork is full of freedom, playfulness and a celebration of imperfection and […]
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 […]
