Creating community among artists. Connecting artists to the community.
I enjoy making something useful and attractive using my own two hands. I relish unearthing the hidden potential in a ball of moist clay and guiding its transformation into something beautiful and functional. The subsequent thrill and excitement of sharing the results of my work is a delightful part of making functional pottery. I respect […]
I fell in love with photography as a teen and trained in photojournalism. After leaving the newsroom, I took a detour into the world of research. Years later when I was going through chemo, I lost my job. However, I re-connected with my old self and have regained my creativity through the lens. Today, I […]
I am a graduate of the University of Georgia, with a B.F.A. in Fine Art and Art Education. I opened my first studio in 2000 in Decatur, GA, working by commission and as a teaching artist for museums and schools throughout Greater Atlanta. I was also Artist in Residence for a multi-cultural church where I […]
I’ve been an artist all my life. Not in the conventional sense with a formal education in fine art. But my creativity has been the constant thread that weaves through the tapestry of my personal and professional pursuits. It is only now, with time shifted to a slower pace, that I can devote myself entirely […]
I have been working with wood for most of life and I must thank my father for setting me on this course. I am a ‘journey person’, so for me the crafting of the piece, whether it be a piece of furniture, a functional bowl or a piece of wood art is most fulfilling. Creating […]
I explore natural areas with my sketchbook journal to observe the daily changes and events of wild places. The experiences are recorded as landscape paintings, nature journal pages, and painted, wall-hung sculptures. My studio practice grew out of a fine arts degree in painting and career designing and fabricating natural science exhibits. I have been […]
Photography is a creative outlet that encourages me to look at the world in a different way. My studio is the world and everything in it. My camera is my canvas and my lenses are my brushes. My digital darkroom allows me to refine my vision and use my imagination. I enjoy photographing a variety […]
Retirement has provided me with the opportunity refocus on creating art by returning to my college interest in metalsmithing. I’ve been taking weekly metalsmithing classes with a member of the Chatham Artists Guild for more than 7 years. I’ve also taken enameling workshops to develop cloisonne` and champleve` skills. I am now focused on merging […]
I utilize exotic woods, metals, and resins to create my art boxes. I won best in show in my first juried show at the festival on the Eno in Durham. I want to join the guild to meet and promote the arts here in Chatham county. My wife and I moved to Pittsboro over 4 […]
