"Thank you for visiting my site . Some of my available work can be found here, at the Johnson County Center for the Arts in Mountain City, TN , 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
Proud Member of OPA, AWA, NOAPS, AIS, PRESERVING A PICTURESQUE AMERICA, AAPL,TN4ARTS
LOOKING FORWARD TO 2025...
January 2025- The Cristy Dunn 12 for 12 Challenge. (Painting 12 paintings in 12 days of my choosing, any theme, any medium with February Group Show at Johnson County Center for theArts)
January 2025-STRADA Challenge (Painting from life and posting on Instagram 31 days of January)
May- "What was, What is and Whatever Shall be"- Community Show at Johnson County Center for the Arts
June- Show with fellow artist J Jackson at Johnson County Center for the Arts
Consultant and Sponsorship for the 2025 Plein Air -Johnson County Center for the Arts
Martin House Gallery Women's Show-Spring or Summer
September- Long Journey Home Art Project
November- Present the Artist with Heart Award
Enjoying the process of Plein Air and studio work all year and maybe a surprise adventure and continuing to serve on the Board of Directors and supporting Johnson County Center for the Arts.
AVAILABLE WINTER WORK NOW AVAILABLE AT
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ONLINE NOW....OIL PAINTERS OF AMERICA
Accepted in the Spring 2024 Online Showcase.
Accepted into the Summer 2024 Online Showcase.
Accepted into the Fall 2024 Online Showcase.
RECENT HAPPENINGS...PLEIN AIR IN THE MOUNTAINS SHOW October 2024
The Tuesday painters of Knoxville & the Great Smokies and local Plein Air artists participated in the event. They painted at our Cultural Heritage Sites..(and a little secret, my painting 'Blue Moon Over the Backroads' is being featured on a Limited Edition Wine Label at Watauga Lake Winery! The Tuesday painters were there when the first bottle was opened.)
Hurricane Helene hit our area very hard just as the show was ready to open. Cristy Dunn, Lewis Chapman and I worked to set up the show and get it online. It was so very special. Leading and sponsoring the event the past 2 years has been a blessing but this year's was even more special. The show was up throughout the month of October at Johnson County Center for the Arts.
Renowned artist Lori McNee worked with me so kindly to judge the show and it will be forever remembered.
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See some of the highlights of the Cultural Heritage Event 2024
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APPALACHIAN ELIXIR...Newest Mural
Grateful to be an Artist for our newest mural for Long Journey Home Cultural Heritage Mural Mile...
'Appalachian Elixir' painted with artists Cristy Dunn, Lewis Chapman, Jacob Proffitt and JP Burnham and pictured with musicians; Kenny Price, Lois Dunn, Kyman Matherly and Andrew Matherly at the unveiling.
Pictured with Artists Cristy Dunn, Margie Kluska and Gallery Owner Mike Gaylon
THE EDGE EFFECT
Invitational Art Show at Johnson County Center for the Arts - Opening August 2. Showing August-September 2024
I collaborated 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. Here is our finished work. It is a honor to collaborate with him and we will be working together on a show for 2025!!!
The Art of Pattern
at Griffin Art Gallery Jonesborough TN ...Summer 2024
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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 .
"There is Sunshine in my soul today!"
"REVIEW: "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
I'll Fly Away" and "Lopsided 3" Train Mural , one of many murals in the Cultural Heritage Mural Mile in Mtn City TN
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