I was raised in Gate City, Virginia and lived there until my early 20's. I've been a resident of Johnson City, Tennessee for 23 years.
Both my Father and Mother were talented, and passed their natural ability on to me. I am a self-taught artist and enjoy expressing my feelings for a scene by painting what captures my interest. My style is considered folk art as well as realism, and my favorite subjects are old mills, houses, landscapes, boats, lighthouses, and seascapes. Most paintings are in acrylic, although I do paint in watercolors as well as oils.
If you have questions or an interest in my work, please call me at 423-741-3940 or email me at ashep9@yahoo.com.