Portrait of Annayah wearing a red shirt and holding a red rose. "Red is a color I didn't dare wear in the past. It represents now to me the more extroverted side I wanted to show.” She came to Asheville in 1999, and says the city has “some of the…
Portrait of Ellington holding her son, Magnus. She brought him because, "He's a totally unexpected blessing, he's refocused what I do in life and why I do it. I have an even huger mission to be a good person and improve the planet for him." She moved…
Portrait of Foley with his backpack which has been with him “everywhere” over the years. He came to Asheville in 2006 for the energy of the city and stays for the mountains, people, “good eats” and to work for animal welfare.
Portrait of Randall posing with a faerie on his shoulder, Aubrey Adams. This represents, "The holding onto of the belief that magic and art can bring something positive and joyful to the world." He came to Asheville in the summer of 2001 on a…
Portrait of Baker with fire, which represents to him “energy, brightness, inspiration, development and rebirth”. He prizes Asheville for the sunsets and as a “place to evolve”.
Portrait of Vickery with bamboo. “It’s a love affair. I love to be in the groves of bamboo. I love to touch it.” He came to Asheville in 2004 for the art, the supportive people and the yoga community.