For a long time you could find Rafal Gotowicz’s “Mr. Clumsy” works at ZaPow in downtown Asheville. It is here where The Asheville Post Editor in Chief Tim W. Jackson fell in love with the silly character with the sheepish grin; so much so that his wife bought a Mr. Clumsy print for Valentine’s Day. … Read More
When Allison Weeks Thomas came to Western North Carolina, she was trying to find her niche in the talented world of Asheville-area artists. Less than two years later, her calendar is filling fast and she’s hitting her stride. Now in a house with its own small studio space (no more using the dining room table) … Read More
Asheville, you may have heard, has got some art. Whatever your taste—high or low; good or bad—the city probably has you covered. Its offerings are broad, comprising both tourist take-home fare and challenging street murals barely up for a month. Less familiar to casual observers, and even many locals, however, is the portfolio of artists … Read More
Peter Parpan started listening to his muse in 2011 when he quit his day job and started making art full time in Asheville. He moved into The Fanger art studio and says that he couldn’t bear to think of going back to school. “I wanted to stay in the studio,” Peter says. “I quit teaching … Read More
Marla Mirabal was born in California and went to Catholic school. When she was five she remembers a nun showing her a book of paintings by old masters. She says the paintings were “above my five-year-old head, but they stuck with me.” She’s been an artist almost ever since. Marla moved to Asheville in 2010. … Read More