"Thank you for visiting my site . You may find some of my available work here, at the Evelyn McQueen Cook Gallery at Johnson County Center for the Arts, at Gallery Shows or in my home studio in the Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee. I hope you enjoy it, become more inspired and find a work of art you love as I do 'Paintings from the Heart'. " ~Temple
MEMBER OF OPA, AWA, NOAPS, AIS, PRESERVING A PICTURESQUE AMERICA, TN4ARTS
Happening Now... The Art of Pattern at Griffin Art Gallery Jonesborough TN
I'm Excited that two of my works were accepted in the Show! Opening June 14th- Through July 31, 2024
COMING SOON... THE EDGE EFFECT Invitational Art Show at Johnson County Center for the Arts - Opening August 2. I will be collaborating with renowned artist J. P. Jackson to create a piece for this show . The Edge Effect is used to describe the abundance of creativity that results when artists of diverse backgrounds, styles or cultures collaborate. I am mainly a self-taught artist working in oils and other mediums and he is a highly educated artist working in photography and printmaking who studied fine arts at the University of Florida. I can't wait to see our finished work. It is a honor to collaborate with him.
Artists and friend, J Jackson
COMING SOON...PLEIN AIR IN THE MOUNTAINS SHOW October 4, 2024
COMING SOON...PLEIN AIR ABINGDON October 3rd- 5th, 2024
ONLINE NOW....OIL PAINTERS OF AMERICA Accepted in the Spring 2024 Online Showcase. Accepted into the Summer 2024 Online Showcase.
NOAPS ..."Madisyn's 4-H Chickens" was juried and accepted into the National Oil & Acrylic Painters Society Associate Member Online Show for 2024
RECENT HAPPENINGS...
Seasons of Home Solo Show at Johnson County Center for the Arts Featured oil paintings from Johnson County and the surrounding Appalachian Mountains. I also worked with Preserving A Picturesque America using my art to raise funds for the Laurel Creek Trail .
""Temple supports other artists and the Arts and serves our community in countless ways. She leads our Sunshine and Smiles Program (teaching and providing art supplies) for children. Temple has been part of bringing to life numerous murals in Mountain City including her solo piece, "The Lopsided 3" train that once ran in Johnson County. The many organizations in which she has played an important role in developing and leading are indicative of her love and commitment to God, family and community. Her role as Assistant Director is immeasurable . " ~Johnson County Center for the Arts 2022