Free Ride

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

A distinct downtown icon, the Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) trollies make a lasting impression. There are three trolley routes and like the one in Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, there is no …

Moon beam

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

The sun has received constant coverage with the recent solar eclipse “burned” into our minds with tens of thousands traveling cross country to see its minutes of glory. Don’t forget, …

Dan Lawson had a pretty place

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

We think of Cades Cove as a remote, solitary place. But there was once a buzz of activity in the community, much of it at the Lawson place.
Dan Lawson is …

Workday beginning

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

A trip into Cades Cove is usually made memorable with the spotting of some ever-present deer, the occasional bear and, if lucky, a nice coyote. Birds are abundant along with …

Iris Eyes

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

Spring is here and things are about to get blooming crazy!
My grandmother would pore over seed catalogs all winter in anticipation of additions to her flower garden. Sweet William, ranunculus, …

Spring drama

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It happens every year. The weather warms, the grass begins to turn green and the forsythia blooms its bright yellow magic. Then, as sure as the daffodils erupt, winter steps …

Fever of spring

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

Nature influences so much of my feelings and inspiration. Spring sneaks in with warmer days and more sunlight to enjoy the busy-ness it brings. Spending yesterday painting daffodils remnant from mountain …

Simply Simple

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

Simple subject. Simple composition. Everything about this image is simple. Maybe that is why I like it. Every photography class or workshop instructor eventually says, “For a better image, eliminate …