Jeffrey Stoner
Fine Art Photography
February 2013Vol 2, Issue 3
Wild Phlox Trail
Just Think Outside
...the place for creativity
Welcome

Greetings!   

 

The dream of Valerie Joh, Reggie Martin and local carousel enthusiasts to bring a carousel to Kingsport is close to fruition. Not just any carousel, but one with newly carved and painted figures.

 

They want the children of the Kingsport area to experience the magic only a carousel can bring. 

 

"Riding a carousel is a simple pleasure, a journey back to our childhood. Our horse, though made of wood, is a gallant and trustworthy steed. He jumps and spins to the band organ's lilting tunes, then brings us safely home again. We are exhilarated and amused and, for most of us, the ride ends. But for those who study the history and development of the American carousel, the ride has only begun. Our wooden horse can take us on a journey to a golden era during turn-of-the-century America and, on its carved wooden sides, we can read a chapter in the story of something we call "The American Spirit." - Fraley, Tobin, The Great American Carousel, A Century of Master Craftmanship

 

I've had the opportunity to photograph the progress of the Kingsport Carousel Project.  It is hard to imagaine that these magnificient animals start out as boards of bass wood.  See images below.         

 

Kingsport TN is holding their first annual juried Carousel Fine Craft Show.  The event will take place from March 22 - 24.  It begins with the Brass Ring Gala on Friday evening which showcases the carousel animals and will give you the opportunity to meet their carvers and painters.  On the 23rd and 24th the Show hours are from 10am - 5pm.  I am honored to be chosen to participate and am looking forward to the event.     
 

 

Take care,

 

Jeffrey

 

In This Issue
Creativity
The Carousel Project
News and Gallery Updates
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Galleries

 

Xanadu Gallery - Scottsdale AZ

Twigs and Leaves - Waynesville, NC 


Picture This - New Cumberland PA


Mallory Fine Art - Abingdon, VA

 

One Block East - Roanoke, VA  

 

RiverMill Art Gallery - Westfield, NJ 

The Art Association of Harrisburg, PA 

Robin's on Roan - Johnson City, TN

Townsend Artisan Gallery - Townsend TN

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A complete portfolio of my images is available for view or purchase at:

 

 
Creativity

Carousel - Nellie  

Nellie

 
The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers.  But above all, the world needs dreamers who do.      
 
                                                                      ~ Sarah Ban Breathnach
The Carousel Project

    

Carousel Boards   

 The animals begin as boards of bass wood.

 

Carousel - And a vision 

 And a vision...

 

Carousel - building blocks  

The wood is cut and joined.  

 

 

Carousel - Tools of the Trade  

 Tools are used to shape the wood.

 


Carousel - Joe New  

 

Carousel - Begins to take shape 

The dreams begin to take shape.

 

 

 Carousel - the hall crew

Some animals are painted by their carvers and others by Suzanne Barrett Justis and her team of painters.    

 

 

Carousel - Unicorn

 

 And after many months of work the dream becomes reality.

 

Gallery  / Exhibition Updates

 

Carousel Fine Craft Show & "Brass Ring" Gala - Kingsport TN  

March 22 - March 24 

 

The City of Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts is pleased to announce the Carousel Fine Craft Show & "Brass Ring" Gala Event. In celebration of the amazing community project known as the Kingsport Carousel Project we present Kingsport's new premier juried, high quality, fine arts and crafts show. This juried show of 20 quality exhibitors will feature fine artists, artisans, craftspeople, photographers and printmakers.  I am honored to be one of the 20 artists selected to participate. 

 

The show takes place at the Farmers Market and will open with the "Brass Ring" Gala Event on Friday March 22 from 6-9 pm. This will be a special fundraiser for the Carousel Project and will showcase the carousel animals, carvers and painters.  Tickets may be purchased by clicking this link.   

 

Gala Event:

Friday March 22 6pm - 9pm

 

Show hours:

Saturday March 23 - 10am to 5pm

Sunday March 24 -    10am to 5pm 

 

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Photography Workshop - Virginia Highlands Festival - Abingdon VA 

August 10, 2013 10am-12pm 

 

I will be presenting "The Fine Art of Photography" at the fesitival as well as judging the festival's photography contest on August 1st.  More details to follow.

 

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Exploring The Roan - Exhibition and Artist Talk - Johnson City TN   

Exhibition - September 4th - 30th

Reception - September 6th - 6pm to 8pm 

Artist Talk - September 10th  - 6pm  

 

This exhibition at the gallery of the Johnson City Area Arts Council will feature my images from the Roan Mountain Highlands.  The Highlands are a unique area to explore and photograph.  The Highlands have harsh snowy winters, acres of Catawba Rhododendron in spring, and the opportunity to hike the Appalachian Trail in August while enjoying the blueberries along the trail.  And of course the angora goats that graze the Highlands in the summer as part of the Baatany Goat Project.

 

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The Meaning in Trees - Portfolio 

  

The Meaning in Trees is a new 44-page portfolio of my favorite tree images. 

I was eight years old when I first had the desire to make an image. Walking outside after an overnight ice storm, I was mesmerized by an ice-covered tree glistening in the morning sun. I desperately wanted a camera to make that image.

My ongoing fascination with trees inspired me to make this special portfolio of my favorite tree images from the Mountain South to the Sea.   

The Meaning in Trees may be purchased in print or as a digital download from my publisherAutographed copies are available through my website

The Meaning in Trees - Portfolio   

  

                                    

I greatly appreciate your interest in my photography and for subscribing to Just Think Outside

Sincerely,

Jeffrey Stoner
Fine Art Photography
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