Featured Artists

Below are a sample of the artists, photographers, sculptures and carvers currently being featured on display and for purchase at the Smoky Mountain Art Gallery.

Artists & Photographers

Jeffrey Stoner – When I was young our family’s camera was only used for special occasions.  I was fascinated by the camera for two reasons; it was used to record special moments and more importantly to a five year old, the flashbulb made a loud popping sound and then sizzled as it cooled.  I would beg to be allowed to take pictures but since film was expensive I was rarely allowed to do so. (Click here to read more about this artist)

Don Blackwell – Born and raised in Hendersonville, North Carolina, Don Blackwell’s pen and ink images reflect his love of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the inhabitants.  Don spent 23 years in the United States Air Force as an artist, and almost 30 years in Alaska.  He and his wife, Phoebe, have returned to the mountains of North Carolina to pursue their love of art and teaching others how to do their own art. (Click here to read more about this artist)

Sculptures & Carvers

Billy Reynolds – A self taught artist for years, Billy carves abstract and stylized peaces. Billy works on a balance of realism and stylistic art. Billy uses hand carving tools, power tools and yes even chainsaws. Billy sees raw wood as art and simply releases the essence of the wood. (Click here to read more about this artist)

Bobby Willocks – Starting as a young boy with his model cars,Bobby Willocks has been building and piecing things together ever since he can remember. His love of wood work has inspired him to create many things in the last thirty plus years. (Click here to read more about this artist)

Beth Prevedel – I was born and raised in FL, but have deep roots in TN., where I have called home since 2007. The Valley is where I live, and where I find comfort surrounded by the Smoky Mountains and my ancestors. My hobbies include playing the Native American style flute, photography, drums, music and hand crafts. (Click here to read more about this artist)

Hezzie Holden – Hezzie is from south LA. He has lived in Townsend TN for 6 years. He has been carving for 18 years. Hezzie carves about 6 hours a day. He shows his work at the Townsend Visitors Center several times a year. He carves wild life, cottonwood mark houses, spirit faces and cypress knee santas. (Click here to read more about this artist)

Dan Land – When I stepped off the plane 25 years ago and saw the Smoky Mountains in the background with 300 different shades of green I knew I wasn’t in Kansas anymore – and I wasn’t going back. My love of wood started with a forestry merit badge in boy scouts when I made a collection of woods, leaves, and … (Click here to read more about this artist)

Knife Makers

James Gibson – I’m a native east Tennessean. Born and raised in and around the Great Smoky Mountain area. And I have a passion and love for the outdoors.  Hiking, hunting, fishing, and anything out side. I saw the need for a good using knife and made my first knife in 1980. I have continued to progress through the years. (Click here to read more about his artist)