Line, shape, form, color-those basic art elements interest me more than trying to imitate or draft a particular image onto paper or canvas. Everything is a canvas in my world. Gourds, chairs, tables...

I'm not much for talking about myself, but I love talking about my art. Right now, I'm exploring gourds. They are incredibly versatile. I can draw on them, paint, carve, and add other media to create new objects.

Gourds come in lots of sizes and I especially like the egg gourds because they are perfect for ornaments. I call them ornaments, but they are great for display all year round. If you need a shot of texture and color in a small space, these are perfect.

HOW I DO IT

I also make things. I make ornaments with copper wire, I sew clothes and wraps and curtains and purses (I make all my own purses) I refinish furniture I find at yard sales and add my own stamp to them. No, I have no simple stained wooden chairs! I love to draw on things, and furniture makes a terrific canvas! Yes, I got into trouble as a child for drawing on things-my mother gave me lots of other things to draw on so we worked it out.

I hope you enjoy the art posted here and check back-I plan to post new work as often as possible. If you would like to email me for prices, questions about custom work (yes, I'll make you something or refinish an old favorite chair, just send me an email and we can talk about it), or comments about the art, please do! Contact me at
kathleen@kathleentroutman.com

I have work at Fiddlestix in Mars Hill NC permanently and see upcoming shows to the right.

Thanks for stopping by!

WHERE TO FIND ME
(In person and online)

You can find my work at Fiddlestix, Mars Hill, NC and online at my Etsy shop.

I am now in Kress Emporium In historic downtown Asheville, Kress Emporium is located at 19 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801. That's the corner of Lexington and Patton Avenues. It's a wonderful mix of local artists and a fun way to spend an afternoon! They offer a huge selection of art from whimsical to old hippie and everything in between.
thekressemporium.com

My work is featured at 444 Gallery Café, in West Asheville. 444gallerycafe.com
This is a cool place to have breakfast or lunch, surrounded by art. They also have live music on a regular basis.

Kathleen's Gallery in Tryon is another venue you should visit simplyirresistiblegallery.com
Funky, colorful fine art and craft, located in historic Tryon, NC.

The Corn Husk Shoppe in Biltmore Square Mall, 800 Brevard Road, Asheville, North Carolina 28806. Near the farmer's Market, this mall has been quietly grower stronger all the time. The Corn Husk Shoppe is a wonderful mix of (you guessed it) handmade corn husk dolls and other mountain crafts, and fine craft from local artists.

Online my work is available from:
artsofasheville.com
etsy.com/shop/kathleentrt

As I confirm other shows and galleries, I will post updates so check back often!

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