Marisa Ray

Louisville, TN

https://www.marisarayart.com

© Marisa Ray

2023 Booth #17

I have been painting for 15 years, and enjoy creating whimsical work that makes people laugh and smile. I live in Knoxville, TN with my husband, son and 7 pets. I love to travel around the country doing art shows and meeting new people. 

I work in acrylics and use multiple, thick layers of paint to create a 3 dimensional look for my bird feathers and animal fur. Hand painted patterns for background or clothing detail. Painterly approach for fluid or transparent subject matter.

© Marisa Ray

Most of my paintings are done as a series, usually with accompanying stories to bring life and laughter to the artwork. 

Jonathan Rose

Franklin TN

https://www.handsonfire.com

2020 Booth

© Jonathan Rose

I am a 2nd gen. metal worker and life-long musician creating melodic steel tongue drums from old propane tanks. They are transformed into sound sculptures by cutting and welding the ends into a saucer-like disk. Tongues are hand cut to precise sizes to make notes of scales. Finishes range from preserving the rustic and weathered patina to polished iridescent heat treatments. Many pieces highlight the beauty of imperfection with encouraging messages on dents. Easily played interactive sculpture.