Portrait of Johnson with a book. Reading, she says, “is a way to relax, learn and relate. I love books.” She is a native of Asheville, which she loves with a passion. “I like the people in Asheville, how they feel free to express themselves.”
Portrait of Hoffman with his “consciousness”, which he describes as “the spark of life itself – energy.” He came to Asheville in 2003, drawn, he says, “like a magnet from within”. He maintains that the human, artistic and creative energies in…
Portrait of Murphy with toys and a photo of his grandfather, whom he describes as a role model, “a solid, dedicated worker, husband and father.” Murphy makes the toys in town and is proud to contribute to the local economy. He came to Asheville for…
Portrait of Hoffman with her tattoos, which were designed by her husband and represent “happiness”. She came to Asheville in 2003, and says it’s a “place where you can be yourself without being judged”.
Portrait of Patrick, who brought her family to the sitting. “They mean the world to me, and everything I do is for the benefit of us.” She stays in Asheville for the mountains, people and family.
Portrait of Patrick, who brought his son and wife to the sitting. “They are the only things I could imagine to represent what my life is about. No other material object would suffice.” He came to Asheville for the mountains.
Portrait of Cummings, owner of a martial arts school, holding icon of Father Nestor Savchuk, martyr and martial artist. He moved to Asheville in 1998 “to be a part of something big” and stays for the life, weather, culture and people.