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Portrait of Eskew with a Christmas ornament, given to her by a dear friend. Christmas, she says, is when people are “at their best… Christmas should be every day.” She came to Asheville in 2008 for family, which she is happy to raise in such a…

Portrait of Eskew with a bouquet which represents memories of her first trip to Asheville, her family, and her home. She came to Asheville in 2007 to join family in an area “gentle and inspired by beautiful nature”.

Portrait of Forbes with a jade necklace, which represents “local art” she can wear. She came to Asheville in 2005 and enjoys the artistic potential and support systems.

Portrait of Ramsey with a bonsai, which represents the “fusion of life, art, and artifice”. He moved to Asheville in 2005.

Portrait of Palmer with her guitar, for “making music to the world,” which she hopes will bring joy to people’s lives. She was born in Asheville, a “great music town”.

Portrait of Zeren, who came to Asheville last summer.

Portrait of Rourk with the hat he wore during both of his tours in Fallujah, Iraq. He came to Asheville in 2007 for family and friends.

Portrait of Williams with his football, which provides him with “fun” and “exercise”. He was born in Asheville and thinks it’s a “fun place”.

Portrait of Lee with a quilt she made. The “act of creating things” defines her life. She came to Asheville in 1972 for the mountains and loved the pace of life and the people.

Portrait of Lee with his baseball glove and ball, representing his lifelong dream of being a ballplayer. He came to Asheville in 1971 for the mountains and farmland.