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Michelle Zink on writing for young adults

Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010

Michelle Zink is a single mother, a novelist in the young adult genre and a dreamer who likes Gothic, dark places. Read story.

Hope and Re: Union:

New local journal celebrates literary friendship

Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010

New local journal celebrates literary friendship Read story.

Timothy Banks turns blank paper into animated art

Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010

'I don't know how to comprehend not being an artist, or being something else. I think if I pursued another career, I would have been the worst employee ever, assuming someone would have given me a job. There's that truly personal part of being an artist. It's your work, you have the power to change it or make more of it. Read story.

The unfinished edges of painter Charles Williams

Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010

A beautiful accident can change your life. In his painting studio, Charles Williams spilled water on one of his canvases. The paint started to drip down the canvas, and after an attempt to save the piece, he put it aside and considered it lost. A friend saw the painting, loved it and bought it. Now, Williams creates large-scale oil paintings with the edges unfinished. Read story.

Olivia Washington on the struggles of self-publishing

Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010

Olivia Washington had a dream to publish her first novel. After exhausting many avenues, she decided to self-publish. Read story.

Local oil painter shares her experiences

Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010

Sarah Louise Exell creates intriguing, abstract paintings on canvas, using oil paints and pastels. Read story.

Karen Silvestro will help you find the 'Perfect Man'

Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010

Karen Silvestro's painting, "Pride Wars," (on Page 4) shows the complex dynamic between two people in a relationship. Read story.

Moira Gil: 'painting is like meditating'

Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010

The sound of the waves are the soundtrack to Moira Gil's life. Since her beachside childhood in Argentina learning to surf at her father's surf school, she has been tuned to the sound. As an adult, she took her surfboard around the world as a professional surfer, and, for her, it was the logical progression of listening to the waves. Read story.

Sculpture artist has fitting last name

Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010

Inspiration can be found everywhere if you have the eyes to see it. Read story.

Poet Maya Houston to hopeful writers: 'Never stop writing'

Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010

Maya Houston knows what it's like to struggle. And she knows how to rise above obstacles to find a way to accomplish her dreams. Read story.

The 'Softer World' of Helen Rice

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Helen Rice is inspired by design, architecture, textures, patterns and nature. Read story.

Arthur Allen loves tomatoes

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Arthur Allen's latest book is "Ripe: The Search for the Perfect Tomato." Read story.

Carrick yearns for the 'specific beauty in the moment of experience'

Thursday, July 15, 2010

The first time Wayne Carrick poured acid onto sheet metal, the most stunning rainbow of colors and shapes formed and disappeared before he could show anyone else how remarkable it had been. Read story.

Recent trip to Africa inspires art from local photographer

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Robin Joseph takes the phrase "being at the right place at the right time" to a whole new meaning. Read story.

'Insatiable desire' energizes Lynne Hardwick's paintings

Thursday, June 24, 2010

As I passed Lynne Hardwick's booth at the Piccolo Spoleto Juried Outdoor Show, I was greeted with colorful, abstract pieces layered with texture. Hardwick calls herself an experimental artist, constantly evolving her work with new mediums, papers and techniques. Read story.

news & features

Phish not the only highlight of fall lineup

Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010

After a almost half a decade, loyal Phish-heads who've had to cope with symptoms of withdrawal after the group went on hiatus, will be rewarded for their devotion with the ... Read story.

BBQ and Bluegrass Festival makes for the ultimate Sunday funday

Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010

Summer is ending, yet no one wants to admit it. So put on your party pants Sunday afternoon for Boone Hall's annual BBQ and Bluegrass Festival. It'll take your mind ... Read story.