THRIVING ARTIST CO-OP

Raven settled in Cocke County Tennessee in 1999. She spent her youth traveling and living in many different states across the nation constantly immersed in a wide variety of art and culture. Whether she was learning native beading techniques in Montana, sculpting in Hawaii, or experiencing the mixed media altered art created in Louisiana's French quarter she has always believed the best way to learn is hands on.

Those experiences and techniques can be seen in the multifaceted art she creates today.  Her passion is finding ways to combine art and functionality. Raven works in a variety of mediums and is always eager to develop new skills to expand her creativity. She hopes to offer similar opportunities for other artists to learn from one another at the Thriving Artist Co-op in downtown Newport Tn.

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S. G. Hurley is a native of the Great Smoky Mnts. In east Tn. The beauty, spirit and culture of the region has always had a strong influence on her creativity and is reflected often in her works. She is self taught. Stella has designed sculptures to be used as yard ornimates, taught art classes and produced many works for others in various mediums. She uses acrylics primarily yet also works with oils, pastels, pencils, and other mediums. She is passionate about art and enjoys learning and sharing new skills, working with others encouraging creativity and everything art related. Stella is very spiritual with a deep connection to nature. She loves to show the spirit of her subjects therefore some of her works have images hidden within them. She states, “I like for people to realize that there is often more than what is obvious if you really look.”

BIO coming soon!