As you might imagine, after one of its founding members, Vidabeth Bensen has “been there” and “done that.” And after 60 years of making art she is still doing “that.” An accomplished Screen Printer, Vidabeth says she has been pulling ink thru original hand-cut stencils ever since her Brooklyn College days when she was asked […]
Artist Interviews
Artist Interview: Jim Aiken
Area art-lovers will experience double vision in December. The strikingly colorful paintings of Chatham Guild artist Jim Aiken will be featured at the Carolina Brewery in Pittsboro and at the 25th Chatham Studio Tour. And – Aiken has lived a double life – as an accomplished artist and a recognized scientist. “My first juried show […]
Artist Interview: Lara O’Keefe
Lara O’Keefe has a “clay personality” or so she was told early on in her career. To be more specific Lara is earthy, warm, and has a rich common sense about her. When speaking to what excites her, she says it is extremely satisfying to look up and see racks full of pots at the […]
Artist Interview: Eric Saunders
Eric Saunders Fine Art Photography “Artists seem to like my work more than do photographers,” quips Eric Saunders, who lives and creates in Fearrington Village. Saunders’ images appear to represent the literal meaning of photography – drawing with light. He will display his abstract nature landscapes in his home at the 25th Chatham Studio Tour […]
Artist Interview: Cat Mahin
Cat Mahin Artist and Illustrator A life-long art-lover, Cat Mahin will make her professional debut at the silver anniversary of the Chatham Studio Tour. The first two weekends in December, she will open her Critters & Colors Studio in Briar Chapel for the first public exhibit of her unique paintings and printed accessories. My vision […]
Artist Interview: Marsha Kitkowski
Marsha Kitkowski Fine Handcrafted Porcelain Marsha Kitkowski will be debuting her Briar Chapel Studio during the first two weeks in December at the 25thh Chatham Studio Tour. She creates delicate hand built and carved porcelain ware – vases, bowls and sculptural objects, each enhanced by her original carvings. She has been working with clay for […]