Monthly Mailer - July 2021

July’s Art of the Month:


"Ryman Auditorium"
by Jim Ptacek

Jim's works are unique collages of both the revered and the overlooked details of city life. Gone are the noises of the traffic and the bustle of the crowds. All that remain are textured images, graceful lines and the majesty of sophisticated architecture.

Jim recently shared some of his favorite moments as an artist. Check out what he had to say... READ THE FULL NEWSLETTER

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Monthly Mailer - June 2021

June’s Art of the Month:

"Escape from 'Rona"

Original Oil on Canvas

18 x 24”

by Mitch Turpin

Originally from London, England, Mitch Turpin has spent most of his working life in telecommunications and the property industry. He most recently moved to Hendersonville where he is now enjoying the life of a full time artist!


We recently caught up with Mitch to chat about his journey as an artist. Check it out:

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Monthly Mailer - April 2021

April’s Art of the Month:

"Painting in Sarlat"

Original Oil Painting

by Sharon Rusch Shaver

Sharon Rusch Shaver, a middle Tennessee artist, has been painting professionally for more than forty years. A prolific painter, Shaver works every day from her home studio in Gallatin, TN to create unique, original works in oil inspired by the beauty around her.

We recently visited Sharon's home studio to chat about her journey as an artist. Check it out:

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Monthly Mailer - March 2021

March’s Art of the Month:

Custom Ukulele Stand

Hand Crafted Walnut Wood

by David Moore

A Virginia native, David has been working with wood since he was an undergraduate at the State University of New York, Buffalo. He continued to hone the craft as he earned his Masters Degree from the State University of New York, Brockport. After retiring from 33 year career of teaching art in Rochester, New York, David moved to Gallatin, Tennessee in 1999 where he is able to put all of his attention to his true passion of woodworking.

We recently sat down to chat with David about becoming a woodworker… READ THE FULL NEWSLETTER

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Monthly Mailer - February 2021

February’s Art of the Month:

"Sharon’s Flowers"

Original Oil Painting

by Diane Lee

Diane Lee is a Tennessee artist best known for her exuberant florals, tantalizing land and ocean-scapes, and ethereal abstracts; all rooted in her love of the French Impressionistic style of painting. Her ever changing, miraculous and challenging muse is nature itself.

We recently sat down to chat with Diane about her experience as an artist. Check it out:

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