3 D Artists
Gail Bymun - Fiber Artist
I first began sewing when I was 6 years old. My mother taught me how to make clothes for my Barbie dolls and I was hooked! I continued sewing through my school years, designing most of my wardrobe clothes, evening gowns and eventually my wedding gown. After college came family and career – no time for additional hobbies. Years passed and now my husband and I are happily retired from the corporate world and living in our dream home here in the north Georgia mountains. Once again I have time to pursue my love of the art. more>>
I first began sewing when I was 6 years old. My mother taught me how to make clothes for my Barbie dolls and I was hooked! I continued sewing through my school years, designing most of my wardrobe clothes, evening gowns and eventually my wedding gown. After college came family and career – no time for additional hobbies. Years passed and now my husband and I are happily retired from the corporate world and living in our dream home here in the north Georgia mountains. Once again I have time to pursue my love of the art. more>>
Jennifer Carrier - Fiber Artist
Having been drawn to all things “art” from a very young age, Jennifer pursued those interests, in a variety of mediums. Her high school art program was incredibly diversified, well funded and was overseen by (in my opinion) a fantastic teacher. Studies included clay (hand building and wheel work), jewelry making with the lost wax casting technique, weaving on a gigantic loom, batik, screen printing, wire sculpting and more. more>>
Having been drawn to all things “art” from a very young age, Jennifer pursued those interests, in a variety of mediums. Her high school art program was incredibly diversified, well funded and was overseen by (in my opinion) a fantastic teacher. Studies included clay (hand building and wheel work), jewelry making with the lost wax casting technique, weaving on a gigantic loom, batik, screen printing, wire sculpting and more. more>>
Dianne Gardner - Fiber Artist and MAC Art Instructor
As a little girl I believed my dolls came to life at night and I searched my grandma's rose garden for the entrance to fairyland. I loved to make "houses" from Queen Ann's lace, ferns and grasses. I started collecting antique dolls about the time my boys left home, which led me to reading doll magazines. more>>
As a little girl I believed my dolls came to life at night and I searched my grandma's rose garden for the entrance to fairyland. I loved to make "houses" from Queen Ann's lace, ferns and grasses. I started collecting antique dolls about the time my boys left home, which led me to reading doll magazines. more>>
John Gibney - Jewelry Artist
Born in Tampa, FL. Loves to Be Creative: previously made high-fired porcelain pottery; at the current time, uses the skills of lapidary and silverwork to transform natural stones and sterling silver into bracelets, rings, pendants, necklaces, boxes, earrings and something new every week. more>>
Born in Tampa, FL. Loves to Be Creative: previously made high-fired porcelain pottery; at the current time, uses the skills of lapidary and silverwork to transform natural stones and sterling silver into bracelets, rings, pendants, necklaces, boxes, earrings and something new every week. more>>
Carmen Haynes - Fiber Artist and MAC Art Instructor
I learned the art of Pine Needle Coiling from an 85 year old woman, a pioneer of south west Florida.
For the last 20 years I have enjoyed making basket, and jewelry from pine needles. I love teaching others the old forgotten art of Coiling. I have taught at galleries, schools, social events, colleges, and one on one. My work has been displayed at Berry College, Art Center of Florida, Asheville welcome center and currently in Blairsville. more>>
I learned the art of Pine Needle Coiling from an 85 year old woman, a pioneer of south west Florida.
For the last 20 years I have enjoyed making basket, and jewelry from pine needles. I love teaching others the old forgotten art of Coiling. I have taught at galleries, schools, social events, colleges, and one on one. My work has been displayed at Berry College, Art Center of Florida, Asheville welcome center and currently in Blairsville. more>>
Barbara McMillan - Restoration Artist and MAC Art Instructor
I took a class at the John C. Campbell Folks School. The class was a watercolor class for beginners. I quickly realized that I had found a special medium that suited me perfectly. I continued with weekly classes with the teacher at her studio. Several years later I had the opportunity to teach at a local art studio and have been teaching classes on a weekly basis to students, church groups and one on one individuals. more>>
I took a class at the John C. Campbell Folks School. The class was a watercolor class for beginners. I quickly realized that I had found a special medium that suited me perfectly. I continued with weekly classes with the teacher at her studio. Several years later I had the opportunity to teach at a local art studio and have been teaching classes on a weekly basis to students, church groups and one on one individuals. more>>
Bonnie Miller - Wood Artist
I started taking oil painting lessons when I was in the 5th grade. I think Mom got tired of me drawing on the walls! Art class was my favorite class and all my teachers were great. I got picked to go to an art camp when I was in high school, where I got to try all types of art. more>>
I started taking oil painting lessons when I was in the 5th grade. I think Mom got tired of me drawing on the walls! Art class was my favorite class and all my teachers were great. I got picked to go to an art camp when I was in high school, where I got to try all types of art. more>>
Cathy Mozley - Potter
I am a potter because my soul has the need to create and my hands need to connect with natural materials for extended periods of time. I grew up on a farm and usually had my hands in dirt. My sisters and I made play dishes from the slick white mud that was in the ditches of our dirt roads. Much of my adult life involved starting and developing businesses that mostly revolved around using my hands: florist shop, catering, landscaping, seasonal decorating, faux painting, tiling, scrapbooking, etc. more>>
I am a potter because my soul has the need to create and my hands need to connect with natural materials for extended periods of time. I grew up on a farm and usually had my hands in dirt. My sisters and I made play dishes from the slick white mud that was in the ditches of our dirt roads. Much of my adult life involved starting and developing businesses that mostly revolved around using my hands: florist shop, catering, landscaping, seasonal decorating, faux painting, tiling, scrapbooking, etc. more>>
Kimberley Packard - Fiber Artist and Guild Membership Chairman
My name is Kimberley Packard and I am KC Creations' owner and maker. This business originally started as a small hobby in my hometown of Naples in Southwest Florida. I would crochet blankets for family members and friends and give them as gifts on special occasions. Over time, I would receive special requests for custom blankets and it was then that I decided to grow my hobby into a small, local business. more>>
My name is Kimberley Packard and I am KC Creations' owner and maker. This business originally started as a small hobby in my hometown of Naples in Southwest Florida. I would crochet blankets for family members and friends and give them as gifts on special occasions. Over time, I would receive special requests for custom blankets and it was then that I decided to grow my hobby into a small, local business. more>>
Susan Perry - Jewelry Artist
My aim is to create pieces that others will enjoy wearing or gifting. I became an art teacher to give others the ability to create and understand art.
After retiring, I took my first jewelry class at John Campbell Folk School. I was hooked and took more classes at William Holland Lapidary School also. more>>
My aim is to create pieces that others will enjoy wearing or gifting. I became an art teacher to give others the ability to create and understand art.
After retiring, I took my first jewelry class at John Campbell Folk School. I was hooked and took more classes at William Holland Lapidary School also. more>>
Painters
Sheryl Bessette - Watercolor Painter and MAC Art Instructor
I have always been intrigued by the softness exhibited in a watercolor painting. This interest led me to a beginner watercolor class in 2008 and I have been enjoying this magical medium ever since. My paintings and style have become an expression of how I see God's beautiful creations whether they are the mountains, trees, flowers or animals. more>>
I have always been intrigued by the softness exhibited in a watercolor painting. This interest led me to a beginner watercolor class in 2008 and I have been enjoying this magical medium ever since. My paintings and style have become an expression of how I see God's beautiful creations whether they are the mountains, trees, flowers or animals. more>>
Kathleen Borchelt - Painter
I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t drawing or painting. Focusing in on a degree in education, I chose art as my major. This inspired and allowed me to formally develop experience in drawing, painting, and sculpture. My love and appreciation for art continued to grow. more>>
I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t drawing or painting. Focusing in on a degree in education, I chose art as my major. This inspired and allowed me to formally develop experience in drawing, painting, and sculpture. My love and appreciation for art continued to grow. more>>
Myrnal Castaneda - International Painter and Publisher
Born in El Salvador, currently lives in North Carolina where she creates her art.
After contracting polio at two years old, she found her way to creating art at an early age. She studied Hostelry and Tourism in Miami Fl. But she prefers to turn her life to be a philanthropy and artist. more>>
Born in El Salvador, currently lives in North Carolina where she creates her art.
After contracting polio at two years old, she found her way to creating art at an early age. She studied Hostelry and Tourism in Miami Fl. But she prefers to turn her life to be a philanthropy and artist. more>>
Sharol Caley - Painter
Sharol knew she enjoyed art from the fifth grade. During her thirties, she took her first official art class at the Washington Art Association. There, she took several classes, always preferring to experience new mediums. She won several first, second, third and honorable mention ribbons in the Washington Art Association’s yearly art contests. She has also taken ceramic classes and Ukrainian egg decorating. more>>
Sharol knew she enjoyed art from the fifth grade. During her thirties, she took her first official art class at the Washington Art Association. There, she took several classes, always preferring to experience new mediums. She won several first, second, third and honorable mention ribbons in the Washington Art Association’s yearly art contests. She has also taken ceramic classes and Ukrainian egg decorating. more>>
Joyce Clair - Watercolor and Alcohol Ink Painter and MAC Art Instructor
Joyce shares her enthusiasm for watercolor painting with students. Her beginner watercolor series are held at ArtWorks, Blue Ridge Art Center, and Helen Art & Heritage Center. Joyce encourages students to be bold and fearless as mistakes can usually be fixed. Joyce demonstrates tips to control watercolor but also how to allow watercolor to flow on paper for beautiful and spontaneous results. more>>
Joyce shares her enthusiasm for watercolor painting with students. Her beginner watercolor series are held at ArtWorks, Blue Ridge Art Center, and Helen Art & Heritage Center. Joyce encourages students to be bold and fearless as mistakes can usually be fixed. Joyce demonstrates tips to control watercolor but also how to allow watercolor to flow on paper for beautiful and spontaneous results. more>>
Carol Davis - Alcohol Ink Painter
Hello out there !
I would like to introduce myself to the community as a budding artist and instructor. I first started out on my "Inner Art" journey here in Blairsville, at the O.A.S.I.S. center at First United Methodist Church with several Watercolor classes and an awesome instructor, Nancy Smith! I progressed to take a class in Alcohol Inks at the Blue Ridge Arts Center to make Christmas Cards with instructor, Joyce Clair. more>>
Hello out there !
I would like to introduce myself to the community as a budding artist and instructor. I first started out on my "Inner Art" journey here in Blairsville, at the O.A.S.I.S. center at First United Methodist Church with several Watercolor classes and an awesome instructor, Nancy Smith! I progressed to take a class in Alcohol Inks at the Blue Ridge Arts Center to make Christmas Cards with instructor, Joyce Clair. more>>
Tim Ford - Painter and MAC Art Instructor
As an artist I enjoy creating images that allow my viewers to see a glimpse of the past while creating a connection to changes in time and progress. At times I like to mix vintage images of the past with a hint of anachronism that represent the changes time makes on life. more>>
As an artist I enjoy creating images that allow my viewers to see a glimpse of the past while creating a connection to changes in time and progress. At times I like to mix vintage images of the past with a hint of anachronism that represent the changes time makes on life. more>>
Charles Larsen - Painter
Charles F. Larsen, B.F.A. , M.B.A. has been making award winning paintings for almost 50 years, while working full time for 30 years as a top bilingual oceanfront condo manager in MiamI Beach and Coral Gables, Florida. He retired from management and now paints full time in his Marble art studio, located in the Nantahala Natl. Forest. more>>
Charles F. Larsen, B.F.A. , M.B.A. has been making award winning paintings for almost 50 years, while working full time for 30 years as a top bilingual oceanfront condo manager in MiamI Beach and Coral Gables, Florida. He retired from management and now paints full time in his Marble art studio, located in the Nantahala Natl. Forest. more>>
Cynthia Pollett - Painter
My husband George and I have an art ministry and discipleship ministry called Murphy Mountain Mission. We were missionaries in China for six years and had to leave because of government-related reasons. While in China I used art as a means to reach Chinese people with the Gospel. I taught art lessons in my apartment, taught art healing workshops, and taught Biblical related art lessons at high school and college camps. more>>
My husband George and I have an art ministry and discipleship ministry called Murphy Mountain Mission. We were missionaries in China for six years and had to leave because of government-related reasons. While in China I used art as a means to reach Chinese people with the Gospel. I taught art lessons in my apartment, taught art healing workshops, and taught Biblical related art lessons at high school and college camps. more>>
Pat Sherrill - Painter and MAC Art Instructor
I have had a love of paper, paints, and pens since I was a little girl. Over the years I have continued my creative exploration in Art journals, altered books, artist trading cards, zentangles, and abstract painting. I find beauty in textures which takes me to my love of mixed media. I don’t feel the need to create under conventional norms but to create art that resonates with me. more>>
I have had a love of paper, paints, and pens since I was a little girl. Over the years I have continued my creative exploration in Art journals, altered books, artist trading cards, zentangles, and abstract painting. I find beauty in textures which takes me to my love of mixed media. I don’t feel the need to create under conventional norms but to create art that resonates with me. more>>
Ann Thompson - Watercolor Painter
Ann Thompson, who is a Signature member of the Georgia Watercolor Society and a resident of Hiawassee, began oil painting in Germany more than 45 years ago. After traveling the world with her Air Force husband, raising a family and being a “Sunday painter” for many years, she returned to her mountain roots with a compelling desire to focus on her painting and grow as an artist. more>>
Ann Thompson, who is a Signature member of the Georgia Watercolor Society and a resident of Hiawassee, began oil painting in Germany more than 45 years ago. After traveling the world with her Air Force husband, raising a family and being a “Sunday painter” for many years, she returned to her mountain roots with a compelling desire to focus on her painting and grow as an artist. more>>
Joyce Waller - Pour Painter
I have been making Pour Art pieces for about a year now. I enjoy it so much, each piece is unique. I paint using several techniques such as dirty pours, tree ring pours, flip cups, string pours and balloon pours. more>>
I have been making Pour Art pieces for about a year now. I enjoy it so much, each piece is unique. I paint using several techniques such as dirty pours, tree ring pours, flip cups, string pours and balloon pours. more>>
Alice White - Painter
I am a self-taught artist; however I have taken art classes at TCCC and others locally. My mentor encouraged my artistic abilities causing me to believe in myself more. I painted an occasional painting during the years that I was rearing my children, in my later years I paint frequently in both water color and oil all of God's beautiful creations. more>>
I am a self-taught artist; however I have taken art classes at TCCC and others locally. My mentor encouraged my artistic abilities causing me to believe in myself more. I painted an occasional painting during the years that I was rearing my children, in my later years I paint frequently in both water color and oil all of God's beautiful creations. more>>
Photographers
Jim Allsopp - Photographer and Stain Glass Artist
Jim has had an interest in photography since he got his first 35 mm camera when he was in college. Originally from Chicago, Jim now enjoys hiking and exploring here in the Smoky Mountains, and he travels extensively throughout the country. Jim’s emphasis is landscapes and nature. more>>
Jim has had an interest in photography since he got his first 35 mm camera when he was in college. Originally from Chicago, Jim now enjoys hiking and exploring here in the Smoky Mountains, and he travels extensively throughout the country. Jim’s emphasis is landscapes and nature. more>>
Kelly Kennon - Photographer
My love of nature and wildlife is evident in my subjects I chose to photograph. I will spend hours sitting and observing wildlife to understand their behaviors. Once you learn the behaviors of the animal you want to photograph you have a much better chance of photographing them acting naturally. more>>
My love of nature and wildlife is evident in my subjects I chose to photograph. I will spend hours sitting and observing wildlife to understand their behaviors. Once you learn the behaviors of the animal you want to photograph you have a much better chance of photographing them acting naturally. more>>
Deborah Larsen - Photographer
Deborah Larsen grew up on Long Island in New York State. She received her first camera on her 8th birthday, nearly 60 years ago. She immediately began taking photographs, and hasn’t stopped since! Deborah studied art and photography at North Country Community College in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, receiving an Associate in Arts degree. more>>
Deborah Larsen grew up on Long Island in New York State. She received her first camera on her 8th birthday, nearly 60 years ago. She immediately began taking photographs, and hasn’t stopped since! Deborah studied art and photography at North Country Community College in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, receiving an Associate in Arts degree. more>>
Debra Vanderlaan - Photographer
My main focus is landscape photography and also vintage subjects such as old trucks, barns, and bicycles. I use interesting processes and textures in my work and clients often think my images look like paintings when seen at art fairs and shows. more>>
My main focus is landscape photography and also vintage subjects such as old trucks, barns, and bicycles. I use interesting processes and textures in my work and clients often think my images look like paintings when seen at art fairs and shows. more>>
Writers
Robert C. Karl - Writer
I have always enjoyed writing as a hobby. Combining prose, poetic structure, images and computer calligraphy, I observe and report on various aspects of the human condition. more>>
I have always enjoyed writing as a hobby. Combining prose, poetic structure, images and computer calligraphy, I observe and report on various aspects of the human condition. more>>
Instructors - Not Yet Members
Carrie Diana Davis - Author
I was born and raised in the Ohio Valley, except for four years spent in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I started working with herbs after being diagnosed with Cardiac Arrhythmia. At this time, I learned Polarity Testing and began seeing a difference using natural herbs to improve my heart strength. Today my heart has completely recovered naturally, by using herbs to correct that specific weakness. more>>
I was born and raised in the Ohio Valley, except for four years spent in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I started working with herbs after being diagnosed with Cardiac Arrhythmia. At this time, I learned Polarity Testing and began seeing a difference using natural herbs to improve my heart strength. Today my heart has completely recovered naturally, by using herbs to correct that specific weakness. more>>
Zach Kilmer - Musician
My name is Zach Kilmer, I am a local musician and instructor that has been playing music for over 20 years. During my musical journey, along with the 6 string guitar, I have picked up the bass, mandolin, dobro and recently the pedal steel guitar. more>>
My name is Zach Kilmer, I am a local musician and instructor that has been playing music for over 20 years. During my musical journey, along with the 6 string guitar, I have picked up the bass, mandolin, dobro and recently the pedal steel guitar. more>>
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