Steeped in Art
For our cover artist Christena Brostrom, “cold and crazy” is a winning formula.
illustration by Norma Jean Zahner
photo courtesy of Highlands Historical Society(828) 526-0173 | [email protected] | Copyright 2024 – All Rights Reserved.
Article Author: Donna Rhodes
Talking Trash
You know all that plastic we dump into the ocean? It’s coming back to us through the sea’s food chain.
Isabel’s Doll House
Long a cherished childhood memory, Isabel Chambers’ doll house is restored to its original grandeur.
Revisiting After 20 Years
There’s a reason we celebrated the vision and artistry of cover photographer Gil Stose 20 years ago. We’re still enraptured by his talents.
Cover Artist: Ken Bowser
For cover artist Ken Bowser, watercolor is a medium that’s somehow both timeless and immediate.
More Ganache. Less Squash.
Donna’s got plenty to be Thankful for, even when she tallies up the cost.
Sparkling Diamond Jubilee
The arrival of cold weather on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau brought its own suite of joyful sensations.
Happy Paint and Liquid Joy
The complex elements woven into artist Diane McPhail’s March 2008 cover are testament to the passion at the heart of all her endeavors.
All Three and Then Some
Despite a generous life that has her pivoting between local projects, Carol Misner has still found time to cultivate a beautiful artistic style.
Capturing a Peak Moment
This is the latest in a series of Laurel covers-in-review. We’re celebrating The Laurel’s 20th birthday with an art appreciation tribute to the exceptional artists in our region who helped attract readers to The Laurel in its infancy.
