"Art has been a part of my life since childhood. I loved watching my Dad draw figures and I studied nature to teach myself to paint in my style of realism with a softened impressionistic feel. I draw inspiration from the old masters as well as contemporary artists to grow and develop my body of work. Art enriches my days and gives me the opportunity to express in my own way much joy, beauty of life and appreciation for God's blessings. Whether in my studio in Mountain City Tennessee or en plein air in the beautiful Appalachian mountains and beyond, I always create "Paintings from the Heart ." ~Temple
Proud Member of AAPL, OPA, AWA, NOAPS, AIS, Preserving A Picturesque America, TN4ARTS
My available work may be purchased here on my site and I am honored to be represented by Johnson County Center for the Arts, Alexandre Fleuren Interiors - DESIGNAFI in Charleston SC and Griffin Art Gallery in Jonesborough, TN.
2025/26...
I am so excited , very grateful and count it a blessing to be featured in Charleston Style & Design Magazine with a feature story in the Summer 2025 Edition and ads and features in the Spring Art Edition, Fall and Winter Editions,
to have a Cover and Feature in Voice Magazine for Women and Tapestry Journal ,
and to be featured in "The Story Behind the Painting" in the Fall AAPL Grapevine Newsletter and 'The Artist in their Own Words' debut video for AAPL.
I've participated in shows and a plein air event in 2025/26 and was able to present a special award and much more.
Being represented by Alexandre Fleuren's Designafi in Charleston SC and being the March 2026 featured artist is surreal.
I appreciate everyone who supports and follows my art journey.
(Click the magazine covers to see the digital versions.)
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JOHNSON COUNTY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
GARDEN TOUR &
PLEIN AIR EVENT
JUNE 28, 2025
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 Long Journey Home 2025 with Cristy Dunn and John McCutcheon at Johnson County Center for the Arts for Fiddles on Main-Long Journey Home 2025
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Chris & Bonnie Reece with Alexandre Fleuren at DesignAFI, Charleston SC with my art on display...September 2025
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OCTOBER 2025
JOHNSON COUNTY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
MOUNTAIN CITY TN
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THANK YOU AAPL!!!
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Presentation of the 2025 Artist with Heart Awards to Ed Ellis and Zane Lewis
One of my very fav Mural Unveilings ... |
