Nancy Stark

This article was originally published in the third issue of VIA Noke Magazine, printed in Roanoke, Virginia in October 2012. From her beginnings with watercolor, to her found object collages,…

Crystalline glazed vessel and platter on display

Steve Mitchell

This article was originally published in the second issue of VIA Noke Magazine, printed in Roanoke, Virginia in July 2012. I consider myself fortunate to have recently spent an afternoon…

Acrylic painting of three women in the woods.

Emily Williamson

This article was originally published in the second issue of VIA Noke Magazine, printed in Roanoke, Virginia in July 2012. Many people in our region are familiar with Emily Williamson’s…

Abstract mural.

Toobz: Distorting Barriers

A look inside the evolution and distortion of Roanoke artist Toobz. This article was originally published in the first issue of VIA Noke Magazine, printed in Roanoke, Virginia in May…

Artist works with glass in a flame.

Chad Trent

This article was originally published in the first issue of VIA Noke Magazine, printed in Roanoke, Virginia in May 2012. After introducing himself, Chad opened his black carrying case to…