Local Asheville Artists, Bio and Gallery

Friday, February 17, 2012

Asheville Artist Nancy Nehls Nelson

Peaceful landscapes in oils by Asheville artist Nancy Nehls Nelson.

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Ice Moon

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Old Parker Road
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Leaving Early

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The Goat Barn

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Pink Pines

After some years spent in the Southwest, Nancy left the desert behind to begin a new life in the Blue Ridge Mountains.  Her scenes are started on location, often right from her doorstep.  Her work is currently on display at Van Dyke Jewelry and Fine Craft in downtown Asheville, NC, through the end of March.

 

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

The Jester by Joan Bazzel

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New from Asheville, NC jeweler Joan Bazzel: "The Jester" pendant, cloisionne enamel clown on precious metals with a Linde star ruby and blue opals.   

Friday, January 6, 2012

Introducing the Ball-in-Cage jewelry series

Asheville jeweler, Sharon Bailey created this series out of her love of puzzles and games.  Her work incorporates Argentium sterling silver with vintage Bakelite.  The balls are left loose in each piece.

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Baby Ball in Cage pendant and earring set with red Bakelite.

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Bracelet with sterling silver balls.

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Post earrings with green Bakelite.

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Post earrings with patina silver balls.

Sharon makes these in her studio just north of Asheville.  Visit her website to see more of her fantastic work.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Estate Black Pearl and Diamond Ring

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Estate jewelry in Asheville, NC from Van Dyke Jewelry and Fine Craft.  Black pearls and diamonds set in 14k yellow gold.  Ring looks hardly worn!

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Blue Ridge Mountain Ring

The Blue Ridge Mountain Ring by Chris Van Dyke in Asheville, NC.  Sterling silver with a patina background.  Chris was inspired to make this piece after doing a custom order in gold with a mountain scene.  This has been one of his best sellers in silver.

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