Mixed Media Artists

Eckel, Shauna

Eckel, Shauna

Statement: The search for a milder climate led me to TN, specifically Crossville/FFG because of the serene beauty, patriotism, values, and quieter pace of life. I was immediately drawn to the Art Center, joined, began volunteering, taking classes and meeting wonderful...

Goins, Melea

Goins, Melea

Statement: Melea Goins, earned a double major in English and German and by the time she graduated, she’d spent a 5-month semester abroad in southwest Germany. Most of her work history involved children. She became director or a church childcare center, director of...

Marti, Twyla

Marti, Twyla

Statement: In the process of visiting a close friend and making multiple trips to visit and hike, Twyla Marti fell in love with Tennessee. She’d lived in Phoenix, Arizona, for the last 30-plus years, where she worked mainly in the construction industry for a large...