Western N.C. Artists are Featured at OTB Studio

Victor Raul's

      Copper Ladyslipper   $135

Copper Creations by Victor Raul of Franklin bring the outdoors inside with their natural forms.  Victor creates one-of-a-kind copper sculptures with thoughtful consideration and painstaking detail.  Victors work reveals his sensitivity to the organic quality of the natural beauty surrounding us in beautiful WNC.

Michael Lalone's

   Traditional Southern Glaze   $90  

Michael Lalone, resident potter at John C. Campbell, creates functional yet inspirational pottery. Michael is a retired school teacher from Orlando who now resides in Murphy, NC.  His work has been featured in Clay Times and is currently on exhibit in China and Japan.

Susie Q's

   Red Gourd Bowl   $65 

Susan Davis is a gourd artist from Sylva, NC.  Her handpainted gourds have a variety of finishes to suit any decor.  The already mottled exterior of the gourd lends itself to this particular finish.

Kelly LaForte's

    Hanging Metal Recycled Lantern   $48

Kelly LaForte, a metal artist from Hayesville, beautifies the mundane with her eclectic lanterns made from recycled materials.  Kelly is a modern metal art sculptor and she has just relocated close to Asheville, NC.  She is a regular at the annual John C. Campbell Fall Festival.    

Dennis Deitz's  

 Mule Team on Oak Grove.  Original Drawing.   $1,083

The drawings and paintings by Franklin native, Dennis Deitz, capture the essence of Macon County life with an eye that embodies the spirit of its people.

Peggie Wilcox's

Earings $27     Necklaces $28-74    Bracelets $27                                                Wall Basket   $50

Baskets and jewelry by Peggie Wilcox are a refreshing addition with thier attention to detail and form.

Laurie Keneipp's

   2pc Carved Wood & Turquoise   $50

OTB is proud to offer magnetic jewelry by Laurie Keneipp (a.k.a. the "bracelet lady").

   Metal Standing Lantern  $42

Deborah Adams's

   Barrel Fired Earthenware    $35

The pottery created by Deborah Adams offers a natural palette derived from the method in which it is fired.  The earthtones combined with the smooth & shiny finish are a jewel for the eye.

OTB Local Gift Gallery also has local beeswax candles and 1lb raw beeswax provided by Louise Henry.  Local soaps, oils, magnets and greeting cards offer something for everyone.

* In addition we offer some essential art materials such as Fimo (various colors), Crayola Model Magic (primary colors & white), Calligraphy Pens (black), Pencil Kits,  Artist Erasers & the Foohy Gel Markers.