As an artist, my goal is to set up systems of logic. I hold that painting and drawing are, unlike other forms, some of the purest repositories of simulation. The viewer, in seeing the image, accepts the rules, problems, etc. of the image, and submits to a sort of tyranny in the process, a temporary aesthetic domination (if you will). Using this position, I use the logic of the picture plane in order to disassemble the logic of the simulations and narratives that surround us, and rebuild them in order to produce syzygys, paradoxes, and contradictions, snipping away the fabric of the veneer surrounding us, and making paper dolls. Find Patrick Facemire’s work at: PatrickFacemire.wixsite.com Tamarack, Beckley, WV

My roots are deep in West Virginia soil. Born and raised near Wheeling I now live just off the map in Monongalia County and keep a cabin in Randolph County. Ever since being a child, I love the wild green of nature and the texture of all things. Making art, printmaking in particular, is a natural continuation of my creative journey after retiring from a career in landscape architecture. My works on paper are monotypes with additions of pen and ink, sometimes watercolor pencils, sometimes stencils and spray paint. The printing process that is used involves pressing inked images between the drums of a printing press, forcing ink into paper. Unlike other printmaking styles, there are no duplicates – no multiple runs of a piece, hence the ‘mono’ of monotype. There is just one image, which is then layered under more images, which create the pieces’ complexities.

Realistic watercolor paintings and whimsical pottery

While the mediums Seth works with vary greatly, the majority of his work hinges on illustration and storytelling.

Mill Whistle Arts Co-op is a part of the Richwood Heritage Center & Mill Whistle Arts, operated by dedicated, local artisans.

When Sarah is not teaching, or planning art lessons, she enjoys doing anything creative: painting, drawing, sewing, gardening, cooking, traveling, etc.

I enjoy working with material that has a story: natural materials, found objects and metals.

“Living slowly,foraging,cooking,canning,hunting and fishing our way through Appalachia.”

The Delmonte Market is a venue offering hand-made fine arts & crafts by well-known West Virginia artists.

Get Tucker’d in Tucker County, West Virginia.

The purpose of the Mountain Weavers Guild is to: 1) promote friendship and understanding among its members, 2) assist members in the pursuit of spinning, weaving, dyeing, and basket making through education, discussion and programs, and 3) to share our crafts through demonstration in the community. If you are interested in fiber arts, we invite you to join the guild or to attend one of our programs. The guild meets the third Saturday in January, February, March, April, June, July, September, and November, with a Christmas gathering in December. You can find us demonstrating at the Augusta Heritage Festival in August and the Mountain State Forest Festival in October. You can also attend one of our classes, taught by experienced textile weavers and guild members, and learn the craft of weaving for yourself! To learn more about the guild, to see our program schedule and recent events like us on Facebook at Mountain Weavers Guild. The Mountain Weavers Guild is a non-profit organization incorporated in the state of West Virginia.

Noodie and calligraphy got together years ago in a class with Wanza Club at The Arts Center, Clarksburg, WV.

Elkins Sewing Center has been providing quilting and sewing enthusiasts in the Elkins, WV, area with a wide variety of premium fabrics, high quality quilting products, and innovative sewing equipment since 1982. Located in the center of historic downtown Elkins, we offer a range of classes for quilters and sewists of all ages and skill levels, taught in a casual, no-pressure atmosphere where learning and creativity thrive, and new friendships blossom. We are an authorized dealer for Husqvarna Viking, and carry a full line of sewing machines, sergers, and embroidery machines, from basic models and compact portables, to top of the line computerized models. Stop by and visit us for inspiration, education, and supplies for any number of sewing, quilting, fiber arts, and garment construction projects!

Jewelry, Multi-Media, Hand Carved Antler

Maggi uses a variety of media to show the versatility of expression in the visual arts.