Big Ears underway downtown

Sandra ClarkDowntown

There’s no better time to showcase local artists, makers and musicians than when Big Ears fills our streets with locals and visitors from around the world.
Big Ears started Thursday, March 21, …

Iris Eyes

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

Spring is here and things are about to get blooming crazy!
My grandmother would pore over seed catalogs all winter in anticipation of additions to her flower garden. Sweet William, ranunculus, …

Spring drama

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

It happens every year. The weather warms, the grass begins to turn green and the forsythia blooms its bright yellow magic. Then, as sure as the daffodils erupt, winter steps …

Fever of spring

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

Nature influences so much of my feelings and inspiration. Spring sneaks in with warmer days and more sunlight to enjoy the busy-ness it brings. Spending yesterday painting daffodils remnant from mountain …

Simply Simple

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

Simple subject. Simple composition. Everything about this image is simple. Maybe that is why I like it. Every photography class or workshop instructor eventually says, “For a better image, eliminate …

Spring again

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

As sure as the sun rises 100 times, the seasons change. My favorite season is usually the one approaching, but it’s definitely spring. Symbolically, spring is a new start, a …

Mobius Arch

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

About this time last year, I ventured into Death Valley National Park, California, to photograph the scenic wonders offered by the remote park. We then relocated to Lone Pine, California, …

Art of Love

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

Last week, Elmo (of Muppet fame), asked on social media, “How is everybody doing?”
The responses were worrisome and widely negative. Are we as dissatisfied, disgruntled and dysphoric as Elmo’s question …