Chuck McLachlan is an instructor with an articulate and entertaining style of teaching art with the soul of a true storyteller. A former NFL football player, he dispels the notion that there might be anything called a typical artist. Whether the subject is football or the latest book on Picasso, he brings thoughtful and colorful enthusiasm to the classroom discussion. His work hangs in many private and corporate collections including R.J. Reynolds, Virginia Tech and the SAS Institute.

Chuck has a professional background in Commercial and Graphic Art and retired from a career as an Advertising Executive. He now focuses his artistic talents on the finer points of painting as a teacher and lecturer. He is actively teaching workshop...

C.P. Logan paints landscapes, figure studies, portraits, still lifes, and plein aire studies with the heart of an impressionist. Her colors are rich and intense and her compositions are carefuly planned with texture, accomplished brushwork, and dramatic light and contrast.

Connie Logan developed her style from admiring the works of the Impressionists and Post Impressionists. Born in 1952 in Fairfax County, Virginia, she frequented the Washington museums and galleries. After receiving a B.A. in Art and Art Education from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg, Virginia, she continued her studies at F.I.T. in NYC, Florida Atlantic University, and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She has taken workshops and s...

Dick Ensing owner of the Dutchman's Loft studio, located 1-1/2 miles from Dollywood, paints in the tradition of the French impressionist. With Cades Cove and the surrounding country side as his inspiration; Dick says landscape painting in the Great Smoky Mountains is a real experience, because the light in the mountains is filtered by the atmosphere causing the colors to have a prismatic effect, this creates a mood that captivates the feeling and beauty of God's awesome power."

As the 5th generation grandson of the legendary Dutch painter Adrian Van Der Werf. (1659-1722) . Dick values his heritage, as Adrian was the most famous painter of his day and achieved a high level of academic perfection in all his work, even surpa...

Over a span of close to 50 years, Jael has created more than 38,000 paintings. She is considered one of the most renowned female artists of today. From beautiful illustrations, to personal commissions for collectors, her use of lush color consistently places her originals and limited editions in high demand. Jael has participated in juried gallery and museum exhibits throughout the country, and is a popular "Artist Guest Of Honor". Jael received her BFA, Secondary Certification, from the University of Utah, taught for several years in Utah High Schools, and then accepted an invitation to teach fine-art at Clarke College in Las Vegas. Her art is featured in "The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy Art Techniques", the Paper Tig...