As fresh as last week, “Hay Now” was painted on location at my favorite Union County farm. Who doesn’t love the scent of fresh mown hay, the glow of the …
Quechua Weaver
This Quechua native of the mountains of Peru is using a belt loom to create her wares. She had a beautiful smile and face that told of a hard life …
Primary colors come together in Robin’s painting
Weeds are in the eye of the beholder. Not all weeds get a cool name, but one form of the mustard plant is called “yellow rocket.” These vibrant yellow plants, …
High in the Andes, a llama surveys her domain
In 1911, American historian and explorer Hiram Bingham rediscovered the Incan city of Machu Picchu high in the Andes Mountains above the Urubamba River. This fascinating city was likely built …
Please pass the salt shaker
In the dog days of summer, it’s hard to think of anything more satisfying than a cool, crisp slice of watermelon. Whether at the end of a long, hot day …
Varied textures and light create hidden faces
This frequently photographed small waterfall is on the side of the road in the Tremont area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Everyone recognizes the grand landscapes of the …
Painting outdoors means happy artist, paintbrush
Here’s the church, there is the steeple, open the door and…
Painted en plein air, this old church has seen better days in the Riverdale Community in East Knox County. The …
Two views of the Little River
It is estimated that the world will take 14.6 trillion photographs this year. That is 40 billion each day or about six photos daily for every person on the face …