Riverview Station

Welcome new members (full listings coming soon): Karen Dubois, John Tyson, Bob Walther, 75Rabbit, Suzanne Crolley, Jeri Bartley

Riverview Station At a Glance

191 Lyman Street
www.riverviewstation.com

Hours vary

Mediums:
Clay • Glass • Mixed Media • Painting • Wood

Artists

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Nicholas Adams
Photos by Nicholas

With over forty years of experience in medium format, 35mm and digital photography, Mr. Adams brings a unique prospective to image creation. His experience as an Author and Poet lends creative expression and emotion to his image concepts. His extensive travel though the USA and Europe provides a passionate creative backdrop from which he gleans insight into making your concepts, ideas and creative talent form into images of everlasting commercial and personal value.

Mr. Adams welcomes your ideas, concepts, and input so that each image reflects the creative flavor and outcome your desire. Whether it is a small or large project, Mr. Adams gives the same attention to detail to achieve the results you desire.

Craft, Advertising, Commercial, Portfolio and Personal Photography

Hours by Appointment
South Entrance, Studio #250

828-273-3353

Viki Austin

Oil Painting, Portraiture

Open by appt
#216

423-943-1322
viki.austin@gmail.com

Emilie S. Berls
Copper Fish Metal Arts

I've been designing and creating handcrafted jewelry and small sculpture since 2005 when I moved to the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. In my work I hope you will see a flair for the dramatic - which stems from my background as a theatrical costume designer - balanced with wearability, elegance, and fun. I believe everything we choose to wear is part of our visual vocabulary: our way of communicating things about ourselves to others without saying a word. Jewelry is our punctuation!

I work in copper, silver, and gold mixed with gemstones and enamels. My pieces tend to be one-of-a-kind or limited production. I am always eager to move on to the next new technique and idea.

Jewelry and small sculpture in copper, silver, gold and enamel with gemstones.

Open Saturday and Sunday 11am to 5pm
Studio 236

www.copperfishmetalarts.com
www.emsanvil.com

copperfishmetalarts@gmail.com

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Pattie Ann Hale

My art is a reflection of rhythm, movement, and atmospheric spaces. By utilizing my own unique symbolisms, themes, and introspective imagery, I hope to demonstrate the language of the Spirit. Sometimes the language looks as natural as an autumn leaf, other times like an exuberant abstraction. My art mirrors my conversation with the Creator – it is my visual prayer. Being from the mountains of Southwest Virginia and having a deep connection with the land and that culture, I often meditatively paint contemporary themes that reflect my rich Appalachian heritage. I teach workshops, write, and give seminars concerning the spiritual in the arts. My workshops and seminars offer ways for participants to develop their own visual conversation with God.

Fine Art Paintings in Acrylic, Oils, Watercolors. Mixed-Media Canvases and Sculptures. Art Journals and Jewelry

Open Tues-Sat 10-4 (or by appt.)
Suite 160

www.PattieAnnHale.com
276-477-0938
mail@PattieAnnHale.com

Judi Harwood
Earth 2 Art Pottery

Judi Harwood is a full time potter whose work includes functionally pottery, ceramic hand drums, raku vessels and sculpture. She has demonstrated and taught pottery locally for several years - in home school art labs for children, church groups and retirement communities in the Asheville area. Judi is a member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild and a full time resident potter and teacher at The Village Potters where she teaches beginner pottery classes and Raku and drum building workshops. "My hope is that my work will promote not only a passion for clay, but a passion for 'The Master Potter' who holds our destiny."

Raku fired hand drums, vessels and sculptural pieces

Open Mon-Sat 10-6
The Village Potters Gallery Studios & Teaching Center, Suite 180

Earth2artpottery.com
earth2art@bellsouth.net
828.684.1476

Kim Hostetter
Soul-House Art

Kim’s creativity over the years has taken on many forms...you name it, she has probably dabbled in it! This mostly self-taught artist has worked in clay, plaster, concrete, oils, acrylics, pastels, costuming, mold-making, stained glass, mosaics, jewelry, mixed-media, video production, etc.

Her professional artistic background ranges from Las Vegas show production costumer and prop builder, to mural,decorative, and stained glass artisan. She also owned two art boutiques, designing re-purposed clothing and jewelry and custom art work. She has been involved in various art organizations over the years and has taught art to children and adults. This diversity has brought her many skills, some of which have been forged together to form her two favorite passions– Lifecasting and Stained Glass Mosaics.

Lifecasting/Stained Glass Mosaics/Re-purposed Jewelry

Call for Appointment
Studio #224B, Upstairs from the antique shop

www.soul-houseart.com
386.931.9696
soulhouseart@yahoo.com

Stephen Janton
Janton Art

Painting primarily in oil also works in acrylic and egg temera. Portraiture, Figurative and Nature

By Appointment

www.jantonart.com
sjanton@jantonart.com
305.588.4564

Cat Jarosz
Cat Jarosz Pottery

Thrown,carved,manipulated,extruded,slab,cut,stamped and what ever it takes to make it fit my vision that one does not have to take the FUN out of "FUNction". My work comes alive with a sassy attitude and plenty of pizzazz to charm and warm your heart and food both.

My pottery is made to be used and enjoyed. In this world of mass production there is a special joy and luxury to be gained by adding handmade pottery.

When you hold the pottery in your hands and enjoy using it on a daily basis, you complete the cycle I began with wet clay. A wonderful gift and lovely addition to your home and table. ART FOR LIVING!

Luxuriously beautiful handcrafted stoneware pottery,durable,food safe and approved for oven and dishwasher.

Open Mon-Sat 10-6
The Village Potters Gallery Studios & Teaching Center, Suite 180

www.catjarosz.com
catjarosz@bellsouth.net
828.775.3747

Bet Kindley
Bet Kindley Photography and Encaustic--Sassafrass Studio

I am an encaustic painter and photographer living in my native city of Asheville, NC. Even as a child I loved art. I was taught to color between the lines and I did a decent job of it, though I wasn't very good at drawing those lines. I eventually discovered that photography allowed me to be creative and that light was my palette and "lines" weren't necessary. Now, I paint in encaustic as well and often integrate my own photography into the medium.
I am a member of F/32, CNPA, International Encaustic Artists and Director of Encaustic Education at River's Edge Studio in the District.

Photography and Encaustic

Open Thurs-Sat 11-4 or by appt

www.betkindley.com
828.254.6659
brkindley@yahoo.com

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M H Libman
M H Libman Woodturning

I am a full time woodturner. Bowls, Platters and Hollowforms are my passion. A strong advocate of the American Craft Movement, I want my work to be both attractive and functional. All of my wood is from "reclaimed urban harvest" removed for lot clearing or storm cleanup. All of my work is produced on the Lathe. My creations have a traditional and natural feel to complement any style home. I am an active member of the American Association of Woodturners, Brasstown Woodturners Guild, Carolina Mountain Woodturners and Handmade in America . I am an instructor at the John C Campbell Folk School and am also available for individual lessons in my studio

Turned wood, all natural finish bowls and decorative turning. Woodturning instruction in my studio.

Open Tues-Sat 10-4

www.woodbowls.net
woodbowls@gmail.com
828.360.5530

Laura Loercher
Laura Loercher Ceramics

Ceramics celebrating natural compassion in our homes & gardens

By appointment

www.lauraloercher.blogspot.com
828.243.5143

Marc Mandon
Mountain Restoration

I have been restoring fine antique furniture for nearly 30 years. I began building furniture of my own design about ten years ago. All are crafted with traditional mortise and tenon joints, dovetails and solid wood. My restoration work, my work methods and history, and some new construction can be seen on my website, www.marcmandon.com. My gallery in Riverview Station has new furniture on display, as well as paintings by area artists.

Woodworking - custom furniture construction and fine antique restoration

Open most days 10-4 (call first)
170 Riverview Station

www.marcmandon.com
mmandon@bellsouth.net
828.215.2921

Deborah McGrane
Facing the Lens Photography

Facing the Lens Photography offers exquisite floral macro prints, as well as heirloom-quality portraiture and wedding photography for the discerning client. Please visit during studio hours or call to set up an appointment.

Fine art macro photography, weddings, and portraiture.

Open Thurs - Sat 10-3 and by appointment
Riverview Station, #233

facingthelens.com
(828) 367-7430
facingthelens@gmaill.com

Fleta Monaghan
River's Edge Studio

I am always seeking an essence of thought and feeling when I combine imagery with materials. There is an unbroken thread that weaves through all my work, no matter what materials I use or which techniques I employ. The Gulf of Mexico strongly influenced my visual, spiritual and philosophical senses as have the Mountains here in North Carolina. My most recent work reflects the influence of both these environments. Water, the source of all life on earth, is a key element in all these paintings of both night waterscapes and contemporary cascading water scenes.

Fine Art Contemporary landscape and abstract paintings in oils and wax mediums, art education venue for adults all mediums

Open M,T,W,F & Sat from 12-4

Riverview Station North
Studio #310, ground floor

www.fletamonaghan.com
fleta@fletamonaghan.com
828.776.2716

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Kevin Palme

The primary basis for my work is my relationship to landscapes and places. Through painting, I explore the visceral and emotional responses that I have in a particular place. The works allow me to understand how aspects of a place such as the quality of light or the sheer scale of a space affect me; for viewers, the works initiate a dialogue regarding how we engage with and respond to environments.

Minimal, atmospheric acrylic and oil paintings based on landscapes and memories

By Appointment

www.kevinpalme.com
kevin@kevinpalme.com
828.279.8140

Mary Alice Ramsey
Sassafrass Studio

Mary Alice Ramsey, a native of Western North Carolina, works in the areas of drawing, painting, and mixed media. She is also a published writer and performance poet who extends her work onto visual journals and altered books. Her thought provoking work, which frequently incorporates images of people, aims to engage the viewer on multiple levels. She did undergraduate work at UNC-Asheville and received a Master's degree from Western Carolina University.

Painting, Mixed media and Encaustic

Open Thurs-Sat 11-4 and by appt

www.maryaliceramsey.com
majramsey@gmail.com
828.628.0048

Gene Rice

Stained Glass

Open Mon-Sat 11-5 or by appt
Suite #290

www.genericestudio.com
info@genericestudio.com
828.595.6136

Melanie Mitchell Robertson
The Village Potters

My face tiles and vases are raku fired, many with an underglaze. My painting background heavily influences what I design, with an emphasis on the work of French Expressionist Henri Matisse; especially his contour face and figure drawings. I am also a teacher and direct The Teaching Center at The Village Potters where we offer classes, camps,clinics, and our Master's Series. As an Asheville native, I love what is happening in the local arts community and thrilled to be a member of the Southern Highlands Craft Guild and now the River Arts District.

Clay, particularly raku

Open Mon-Sat 10-6
The Village Potters Gallery Studios & Teaching Center, Suite 180

www.thevillagepotters.com
melanie@thevillagepotters.com
828.253.2424

Sarah Wells Rolland
The Village Potters Gallery Studios and Teaching Center

Sarah is known for her unique voice in clay. Her work is highly sought after and can be found in National and International Collections.

Clay

Open Mon-Sat 10-6
The Village Potters Gallery Studios & Teaching Center, Suite 180

www.thevillagepotters.com
sarah@rollandpottery.com
828.253.2424

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JP Sullivan
JP Sullivan Fine Arts

JP Sullivan is a classical realist painter trained in the master-apprentice system using techniques handed down since the renaissance. He specializes in portrait, figure, still-life, landscapes, and fresco murals.

When you visit his studio, you may find him making ink, grinding oil paints or stretching canvas. He utilizes traditional materials, including marble dust, pigment ground from precious stones, gold and palladium leaf and precious gemstones. He makes his own fresco brushes, bamboo pens, and ink from walnuts, chimney soot, and oak galls.

You may contact him to commission a portrait, mural, or attend a painting or material making workshop.

Oil, charcoal, etching, pen and ink, chalk, fresco, sculpture

Please call. Visitors welcome.
Second Floor - Studio 220

www.jpsullivanart.com
828-702-2773
jp@jpsullivanart.com

Lori Theriault
Crazy Green Studios at the Village Potters

Homemade Tastes Better on Handmade. Lori Theriault creates functional pottery that wants to be touched and used. Most work originates on the wheel, and is noted for the depiction of trees and flowers in various forms of surface design. Her work is available at The Village Potters gallery and by commission. Registries available.

Functional and decorative high fired stoneware.

Open Mon-Sat 10-6
The Village Potters Gallery Studios & Teaching Center, Suite 180

www.crazygreenstudios.com
www.thevillagepotters.com
lori@crazygreenstudios.com
828.333.0622

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Matt Tommey

Matt Tommey has been a basketmaker since the early 1990's working primarily natural materials he harvests locally including bark and vines. A studio artist, exhibitor and member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild and National Basketry Organization, Matt has been recognized by the Smithsonian as an ‶American Artist Under 40″ and internationally as the winner of the ‶Festival Commissioners Award″ at the 2011 International Wickerwork Festival in Poland. In 2012 Matt was recognized as one of the Best of Western North Carolina Artists.

Contemporary and traditional basketry made from locally, hand-harvested natural materials and recycled metal.

Open Mon - Sat 10-4

Riverview Station
#160

www.matttommey.com
404.538.5173
matttommey@gmail.com

Alan van de Kamp
Piece.Love.Art

Painting hyperrealism and creative clay work

Open most days by appointment

www.alanvandekamp.com
828.582.0292

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Gary D Whalen
GD Whalen Photography

I am a commercial portrait and studio photography that also specializes in large format landsape/nature photography. I have been rated as high as the 12th best portrait photographer in America and was Apple Computers International Artist of the month in 2002. I love shooting creative portraits of interesting people. We do all of our post editing work in house as well as our own large format printing, matting and framing.

Photography Gallery and Studio

Open Tues-Sat 10-6, closed when shooting
#104

www.gdwhalenphotography.com
www.gdwhalen.com
828-301-3844
gdwhalen@gmail.com

Arrington Williams

Abstract paintings of energy and Light

Open most Fridays or by appt