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Drive Slowly
Top-drawer talent at the Rappahannock Artists Tour
Sep 28, 2010 by Lisa Antonelli Bacon in Arts (5 Comments)
Painter of Light
Inspired by nature and the Japanese aesthetic, Robert Stuart switched from representational to abstract works. It was, he says, “the beginning of my adventure.”
Sep 1, 2010 by Sarah Sargent in Arts (1 Comments)
A Fondness for the Grape
A wine-themed exhibit features historic silver, glass and maps—some of the latter related to Thomas Jefferson’s 1787 tour of France’s wine country
Aug 3, 2010 by Christine Ennulat in Arts
Added Details: Selections from the Jane Joel Knox Collection
More about some of Knox's favorites.
Jun 4, 2010 by Jane Joel Knox in Arts
A Thrilling Obsession
Art collector Jane Joel Knox describes her early forays into collecting local art, visits to New York City and London galleries, overseas research, and the “terrifying” process of bidding at the premier auction houses.
Jun 3, 2010 by Jane Joel Knox in Arts
Creative Explosion
Minds Wide Open is a statewide extravaganza aimed at promoting the arts. With more than 630 separate events, there is plenty to see.
May 25, 2010 by Christine Ennulat in Arts
Wild Emotion
Sculptor Diana Reuter-Twining specializes in bronze works that reflect the “beauty, mystery and grace” of the animal world.
May 21, 2010 by Lisa Antonelli Bacon in Arts (1 Comments)
Catey Owen
A Perfect Fit
Twenty years ago, Sara McCaleb Baldwin started making classical motif mosaics. Today, New Ravenna Mosaics produces a luxury product sought by America’s top architects and interior designers.
May 5, 2010 by Ann Wright in Arts
Kip Dawkins
A “Marvelous Vision”
With its $150 million renovation and expansion, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts now has the wherewithal to, as one curator puts it, “surprise people with the treasures on view in their own backyard.”
Apr 27, 2010 by Mary Miley Theobald in Arts
Lenny Lyons Bruno
Coal Camp Memories
Lenny Lyons Bruno limns her hard early life through mixed-media quilts.
Feb 11, 2010 by Lisa Antonelli Bacon in Arts
Catey Owen
On the Road Again
For more than three decades, Theatre IV has put energetic actors in vans and sent them across the state, and across America, to wow schoolchildren with familiar tales, historical narratives and holiday specials—this year, more than 1,000 performances in 34 states.
Jan 6, 2010 by Caroline Kettlewell in Arts (1 Comments)
Angelou Guingon
Military Formation
Painter Angelou Guingon likes to mix the mundane with the menacing, which may explain the punch in his minimalist, surrealist-style works.
Dec 3, 2009 by Lisa Antonelli Bacon in Arts
Jay Paul
Tiffany Takes Paris
A new exhibit of the U.S. designer’s decorative work is on display in Paris, featuring 14 works from the VMFA’s collection.
Nov 18, 2009 by Neely Barnwell Dykshorn in Arts
Joy and Synergy
Great Falls Studios comprises 88 talented and eclectic artists who share ideas, friendship and “a sense that we’re all in this together.”
Nov 5, 2009 by Lisa Antonelli Bacon in Arts
Rednecks, Hipsters and West Enders
Mike Henry, co-creator and voice actor on The Cleveland Show, set his new animated comedy in a capital city he knows very well.
Oct 30, 2009 by Matt Gottlieb in Arts (1 Comments)
Forward March
It’s not easy being a small military band at a large, mostly civilian university, but after going through a rough patch, Virginia Tech’s Highty-Tighties are back in fighting trim.
Oct 15, 2009 by Chip Caroon in Arts
A Man in Two Worlds
Gari Melchers has a faint sign on Interstate 95—but who was he? Here's the story of one of Virginia’s great but largely forgotten artists and the legacy he left the state. Photography by Tyler Darden
Sep 30, 2009 by Mary Miley Theobald in Arts
Rob McDonald
Humble Hideaways
Birdhouses aren’t just aviary hangouts—they’re reflections of the people who build them. Story and photography by Rob McDonald
Sep 30, 2009 by Rob McDonald in Arts
Celebrate Your Stuff
Fun, fashionable bags. By Brooke Elliott
Sep 18, 2009 by Brooke Elliott in Arts
Character Studies
Glen McClure was aimless until he bought his first camera on a whim—and found his passion. Now, he’s a successful photographer who specializes in soulful portraits
Sep 11, 2009 by Lisa Antonelli Bacon in Arts
The Power of Prints
L.A. Designer Eva Franco opens her first Virginia boutique. By Neely Barnwell Dykshorn
Aug 6, 2009 by Neely Barnwell Dykshorn in Arts
Agrarian Cool
Music producer and songwriter Chris Keup finds inspiration on his organic farm. By W. Matthew Shipman • Photograph by David Deal
Jul 30, 2009 by W. Matthew Shipman in Arts (1 Comments)
Labors of Love
He’s dashing and driven, she’s sexy and strong. The high-temperature chase is on. Christine Ennulat interviews Harlequin romance writer Leanne Banks.
Jul 21, 2009 by Christine Ennulat in Arts
Dream Weaver
SFX guru Matt Wallin delights in the dazzling images he creates for movies but remains loyal to the value of story. By Richard Ernsberger Jr.
Jun 11, 2009 by Richard Ernsberger Jr. in Arts