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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MARCH 2021 PUBLISHER

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Lifestyle Letter MARCH IS OUR MONTH OF ART—MAKING, COLLECTING, ADMIRING AND LEARNING. We love art because it gives us a glimpse of someone’s heart, the part of them we don’t see on the surface. We are all drawn to art in different ways. We like to look at and listen to art that makes us feel something, art that resonates with us.

Through art, we learn about ourselves.

As you read about the local artists in our community and their stories of passion and self-expression, we hope that you, too, are inspired to pursue what you love.

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FEATURES 20 Life In Pictures Teaching Photography Skills To Those With Special Needs

30 Treasure Troves In Rural Communities America’s Most Famous Antique Picker Sets His Sights On Making Small Southern Towns Attractive To City Dwellers

42 Local Podcasts You Should Be Listening To Hear some of our locals engaged in many types of discussion about different topics.

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58 Sparking Imagination Relax And Create A Piece Of Art That's Beautiful And Unique

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BRENTWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY Feb. 1, 2021, marked 50 years since the Brentwood Police Department was created.

Chief Howard Buttrey was hired to oversee the department development, and for the first two months, he was the only employee. He obtained a $40,000 grant from the federal government, and on April 1, 1971, hired three officers. Those officers began full-time patrol of the city, with one officer assigned to each of the day’s three shifts.

Fifty years later, the department has 67 sworn officers, including one K9 patrol team, a dozen 911 dispatchers and six administrative personnel, a mobile crime scene investigation unit.

A new Brentwood Police headquarters building is set to open this spring. The new facility will allow the department to exist in their own dedicated and secured facility located more centrally to all of Brentwood. The facility also will include an indoor gun range, a state-of-the-art firearms simulation system and a community room that will serve as the department’s courtroom, too.

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life in pictures

ARTICLE SUE BALDANI

TEACHING PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS TO THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

WHEN JEN VOGUS’S SON, AIDAN, WHO IS NON-VER-

the founder and executive director of AbleVoices in

BAL, STARTED KINDERGARTEN, SHE WANTED TO

Nashville. “It worked out really well for our particular sit-

ENSURE OTHER CHILDREN WERE ABLE TO GET TO

uation and we were able to sustain it over many years.”

KNOW HIM. So, she came up with the idea of taking

While on the board of directors for the Arc of Williamson

and captioning pictures of him doing things he liked and

County in 2014, she wanted to use her skills in teaching

sharing them with his teacher and the class.

and photography to help others with disabilities. She had

“The pictures were a way for others to see that Aidan is

learned that the Arc occasionally put together a visual

more like them than he is different from them,” says Jen,

resume, or portfolio, for students aged 18 to 22 who had

Ravenwood High School Students in front of their photos on exhibit at TPAC, Tennessee Performing Arts Center.

Photography by: Jen Vogus

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earned a special-education diploma in Williamson County schools and were currently enrolled in a four-year vocational based transition program. These portfolios included pictures of them at various job sites to show potential employers the types of job skills they had.

“I said to Sharon Bottorff, the executive director, ‘What do you think about doing a workshop teaching these young adults how to take better pictures so they’re better able to tell their stories?’”

Shortly after, Jen started teaching semester-long workshops, and in 2018, she decided to expand the curriculum. She implemented a

even more, she felt it was time to form her own nonprofit organization. And so, AbleVoices was born.

“I work with Marie Wicks, who is the Williamson County Schools transitional program coordinator,” says Jen. “She sets me up with a classroom and a teacher, and there are typically between nine and 17 students per semester.”

methodology called Photovoice, which, she explains, provides cam-

Since COVID-19 shut them down in March, she found a way to con-

eras to any group that’s underrepresented or that wants to share its

tinue some of the classes virtually. “Last summer, I did a few with some

views about a particular issue.

young adults that weren’t able to leave the house because of COVID,

Many of the young adults really enjoyed these photography

and I did a summer-long outdoor photography club in-person.”

classes and wanted to keep them going, so she developed a pho-

Recently, she’s started a virtual Photography for Self-Expression

tography club the following summer. In 2019, wanting to expand

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Sam, Daniel and Bryant, from Franklin High, learn about and practice nature photography at Radnor Lake.

“The pictures were a way for others to see that Aidan is more like them than he is different from them.” have a photo mission every week,” she says. “The pictures can just

“It’s been really exciting for me, and it’s something I really believe

stir up emotions and memories and experiences that are all differ-

in,” she says. “It’s been a lot of fun to see these young adults be able

ent to each person. So, it’s a really wonderful way to gain insight

to express themselves visually and provide them with another way to

about our participants.”

share about themselves with the world.”

The students get to show off their pictures in the lobby of the

Today, Aidan has graduated from high school and is in his first

Williamson County Community Services Building, where Arc is

year of the transition program with Williamson County Schools. Even

located. “It’s just so awesome and so rewarding to see the skills

though he’s now more interested in going on Instagram and doing

they’ve learned. And it also gives them a sense of importance, as in,

other age-appropriate activities, his mother’s desire to help others

‘This is my camera, and I’m a photographer.’”

tell their stories through pictures lives on.

Right now, Jen is applying for more grants to expand the amount of programs she can provide in the schools, and make the photography club, which does have a fee, more affordable for families. Donations

To buy AbleVoices merchandise from its online store or to donate, go

are very helpful in making this a reality.

to AbleVoices.org.

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Bethany, Jen & Molly at the Dorothea Lange exhibit at the Frist Art Museum.

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FOOD & WINE

ARTICLE JENNIFER KAUFMAN

Thai Cuisine Comes to Brentwood

THAI ESANE OPENS ITS DOORS AND CHEF NINA IS EAGER TO SERVE RESIDENTS

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2. WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO EXPAND

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TO BRENTWOOD?

FUL FOOD SCENE. Owner and Chef Nina

I strive to honor the Thai/Laos culture

Singto displays her passion for food with her

through Thai Esane’s food, décor and hospi-

house delicacies such as steamed dumplings,

tability, and I love sharing my culture to other

Malaysian-style noodles, papaya salad and

neighborhoods of the city I call home. I’m so

various other authentic dishes. Brentwood

grateful for the loyal support of our customers

Lifestyle stopped by and tried some of

throughout the years that has allowed us to

Nina’s dishes and had a chat with her.

expand to serve other areas.

1. HOW LONG HAS THAI ESANE BEEN

3. WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MOST

SERVING THE NASHVILLE COMMUNITY?

POPULAR DISHES? ARE THERE ANY NEW

Following my family’s success with King

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DISHES ON THE BRENTWOOD MENU?

Market in Antioch, I first opened Thai Esane on

I updated my menu when I moved to Music

12th Avenue in Nashville in June 2014, earning a

Row in Fall 2019, and that perfected menu is

cult following amongst Nashville foodies. I then

what we are offering to the Brentwood com-

moved to our new Music Row home in September

munity. It includes a range of dishes from

2019 on the ground floor of the Element Music

Thailand and Laos, and I’ve put a lot of myself

Row building, and I am so excited to now add two

in each dish, especially when it comes to the

additional locations: first here in Brentwood, and

heat level. You can order any dish mild of

then in downtown Nashville in March.

course, but I’m known for my “Nina Hot” level

of Thai spice that only the bravest of brave try.

Our best-selling dishes include steamed dumplings, Malaysian-style noodles, kao soi, chicken noodle soup, tofu wrap salad and drunken noodles. I’m known amongst my Laotian friends as “the papaya queen,” so be sure to also try my papaya salad that is bursting with the flavors of lime juice, fish sauce and crunchy peanuts.

4. TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF! HOW HAVE YOU INCORPORATED YOUR CULTURE INTO YOUR RESTAURANTS? I was born in Laos and came to the U.S. as a toddler when my family fled communism. I grew up in Arkansas where I witnessed my parents’ work ethic as they worked two jobs to make ends meet. I spent a lot of time with my grandmother while my parents worked, and she really cultivated my passion for food. I was always helping her in the kitchen, and she showed me that in order for food to taste good, you have to put love and passion into it. By age six, I had started my own business. As soon as I could ride a bike, I pulled onions, peppers and cilantro from my grandmother’s garden and went around the neighborhood selling produce. Once I was in high school, this shifted, and I sold bowls of my grandmother’s noodles after school to friends. My mom was working two jobs, so these jobs were a great way for me to contribute. Family has always been a motivator for me. When my family opened King Market in Antioch, they asked me to put my hair stylist career aside to help the family business, and I was drawn into the restaurant business because of my love of food and of people. You’ll see the strong work ethic, passion for food, entrepreneurial spirit and familial ties from my culture and upbringing in action at Thai Esane.

5. TELL US ABOUT THE VIBE OF THE RESTAURANT/WHAT WAS YOUR VISION WHEN CREATING THE NEW BRENTWOOD SPACE? It’s a sleek space that has warm tones, as I want people to feel comfortable and welcome when they come in to eat. I also brought with me the iconic focal point from my Music Row location – a giant golden Buddha statue watching over the room.

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AMERICA’S MOST FAMOUS ANTIQUE PICKER SETS HIS SIGHTS ON MAKING SMALL SOUTHERN TOWNS ATTRACTIVE TO CITY DWELLERS

MOTORCYCLES OR COMIC BOOKS GROWING UP. Only a handful generate income from their hobby. Very few keep the most prized picks in their own climate-controlled garage. Then there’s Mike Wolfe.

Born and raised in the Midwest, Mike’s personality showcases the characteristics of his upbringing. He’s friendly, talkative, and expresses a child-like excitement when asked about any item in his extensive collection. Watching him bounce

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around his garage, pointing out his favorite finds and telling their stories shows his passion for what he does is still very much alive after all these years.

Before Mike found fame on his hit TV reality show, American Pickers, he visualized a show featuring him rummaging through folk’s attics, barns, and garages, and buying his favorite finds. He pitched the show’s concept for five years, getting rejected by several production companies until the History Channel found his idea intriguing.

Although the network expressed excitement over the project, neither their executives nor Mike had a grasp of what the show’s format would look like.

“I’ve pitched many show concepts through the years,” Mike told us over a plate of fried chicken at Puckett’s in downtown Columbia, TN. “You’re not going to sell a show today without a well-developed format. It’s just not going to happen. We created what I refer to as ‘artifactual, transactional television.’ The change came when we introduced a transaction to the show.”

Before filming even began, Mike became the executive producer, which has allowed him to shape the show into exactly what he wants it to be. As “American Pickers” begins its 11th year, no one can argue with the show’s success. The latest ratings have the broadcast as one of the most popular cable network reality shows. Besides a handful of cable news programs, few reality shows have American Pickers’ longevity. One reason is the show’s loyal fan base, and their love for the stories behind the unique items from the past.

Mike’s finds from the show can be found at his two Antique Archaeology shops in LeClaire, IA and Nashville, TN. The Iowa location is in a two-story fabrication shop and is home base of “American Pickers”. The Nashville store located in the Historic Marathon Motorworks building showcases Mike’s antiques from floor to ceiling and unique home decor that will certainly be a conversation piece for years to come.

SMALL TOWN PRESERVATION Just like his early instinct in capturing a key production role for his show, Mike’s decision to relocate to the South several years ago has proved positive for him.

While exploring the communities in rural Tennessee, Mike fell in love with the small town of Columbia just south of Nashville. Driven by his passion for small town preservation, he found several historic buildings there he wanted to revive. One of the first was a building just off the town square that originally housed the local Chevrolet dealership and was built in 1947.

Once the home of many of the local car dealerships, Mike is trying to restore this street to it’s former glory and designate it as Historic Columbia Motor Alley.

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Mike also feels that creating inviting places for visitors to come stay in downtown Columbia’s heart will benefit the community. After purchasing a beautiful pre-1860s building right on the square, Mike kept the bike shop downstairs open and renovated the loft upstairs. Inspired by his decades of driving on two lanes, he named this vacation rental loft the Two Lanes Guesthouse.

The loft’s decor highlights furnishings acquired through Mike’s travels, including antique wooden bikes hung from the ceiling, vintage guitars, and a 1951 vespa sitting in front of a massive antique circus poster ready to sit on for taking photos to share. The guesthouse also represents the first time that his fans have been able to see the way Mike envisions the pieces he finds in the dirt as unique home decor. While decorators have been purchasing from him for years, you can now see his vision for what some people see as rusty junk presented in style in his loft vacation rental.

Constructed in 1857, the one-bedroom loft with 13 foot ceilings, original wood floors, and exposed brick also offers a direct view of the town’s square and historic courthouse through the full length wall of windows. Travelers can book their stay on the loft’s website or Airbnb.

“The main reason I renovated the guesthouse is to set an example of what can happen when we invest in heritage tourism,” says Mike while giving our group a tour of the charming unit. “It’s important to have stylish, quaint, places to stay in growing communities. Once people start living and staying in downtown areas, the activity level and nightlife will increase and more businesses will benefit.”

NASHVILLE’S BIG BACK YARD The COVID-19 pandemic obviously altered the filming and production schedule for “American Pickers”.

However, the break allowed Mike to focus on some of his other new ideas. One of his recent projects is called Nashville’s Big Back Yard.

Nashville’s Big Back Yard is as much an economic and tourism development project as it is an initiative. The project focuses on rural counties and small towns with populations of 5,000 or less along the historic Natchez Trace Parkway between the the music icons and creative hubs of Nashville, TN and Muscle Shoals, AL. Mike joined forces with Aubrey Preston for this project, a Middle Tennessee philanthropist that had the vision to protect rural areas like Leiper’s Fork by ensuring their historic preservation remained intact.

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“While COVID has dealt a devastating blow to our nation’s public health and economy, it also has led people

the quality of life many people appreciate, as well as the natural wonder and creativity they desire.

and communities to think about who we are and what we

This incredible watershed region has an abundance of

do,” notes Aubrey. “The Land is calling people back, and

outdoor activities such as waterfalls, epic fishing,and unique

Nashville’s Big Back Yard has an abundance of land, water

historical landmarks. Music is the backbone of the culture

and world-class music. We’re inviting folks to come and play

here, and with the creative resources available in the nearby

in our big back yard.”

cities, the sounds that have been created in this region can

Despite the pandemic disrupting most people’s lives, Mike believes if there is a silver lining, it’s how people are evaluating their lifestyle and prioritizing what’s important.

be heard worldwide.

There has definitely been a shift in the way people do business and live their lives. The area between Nashville

“I think a result of the current events, is that people are

and Muscle Shoals is only one of the marvelous rural areas

reflecting on what they want their lives to look like over the

around the country, and Mike and Aubrey hope other areas

next 20 years; how they want to raise their kids and how they

will follow their vision by showing people all that small towns

can protect themselves moving forward. People are remem-

and rural life have to offer.

bering how they grew up, they are longing for community,

It’s evident Mike Wolfe is an idea machine, a creator, and

more space and self sufficiency. I think the answer is Main

has an overwhelming desire to improve small towns and

Street and rural America.”

rural communities. He still has many more miles to travel,

Multiple stakeholders are aligned to move Nashville’s Big

so keep up with him and projects by following him on his

Back Yard initiative forward. The rural counties under the

social media platforms, visiting his website, and watching

project’s umbrella have the infrastructure in place to support

upcoming episodes of American Pickers.

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GROWING UP WITH A MOTHER WHO LOVED DOING ARTS AND CRAFTS, AND WHO SHARED THAT LOVE WITH HER FOUR CHILDREN, IT’S NO WONDER LYNN HARNEN ENDED UP OPENING AN ART STUDIO. Spark Art provides great entertainment for individuals, families and groups of friends.

The studio opened in Brentwood during August 2020, right in the midst of the pandemic. Instead of that circumstance being a disadvantage, it ended up being a blessing for adults who were tired of binge watching television shows and for kids who were stuck in front of screens for large parts of most days. Here was a chance to put away the electronics and focus on making something beautiful. The concentration it takes, and the joy that’s found in creating something by hand usually doesn’t leave time for minds to drift or to be distracted by phones.

In the studio, participants choose different colored sea glass, recycled glass pieces and porcelain tile pieces to arrange into pictures or designs on canvas or wood backgrounds. All skill levels are welcome.

“If you’re not that creative and need something to get started, we have over 100 stencils, so you can actually stencil a design onto your canvas or wood and then go from there,” says Lynn. “We’re often just blown away by the creativity of people.”

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Upon entering, guests are given instructions and shown some techniques, which only takes about 5 to

gifts, housewarming gifts or teacher gifts.”

10 minutes. Each project usually is completed within 1.5

Lynn’s brother, RJ Chesna, is an artist who helps run

to 2 hours, but participants can stay longer, if desired.

the business. He creates beautiful mosaic pieces in

Children 6 years and older also are welcome, and their

various sizes, and a few of these are on display at the

projects usually take about an hour. Groups also are

studio as well. Items are reasonably priced, with noth-

encouraged, and events or parties to celebrate birthdays

ing selling for more than $50.

and other occasions can be held in the studio.

Spark Art is open until 6 p.m., but groups of six and more

Parents, mothers in particular, go into the studio with their

can reserve a later time to get together and socialize for a

sons and daughters. “They are thrilled to have that one-on-

girls’ night out. Spark allows customers to bring in snacks

one time with their child,” says Lynn. “We have so many

and alcoholic beverages to make it even more festive.

mother-son, mother-daughter groups come in. It’s a fun family outing, and one family has been in three times already.”

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they can do, but we also sell it. They make great hostess

The studio has four tables, which can each hold six people. For now, the tables are kept separate and have

There are products for sale in the studio as well, such

plexiglass between them. Mondays and Tuesdays are for

as samples of art made by Lynn and her staff. “Those are

reservations only, but Wednesdays through Sundays it’s

really designed to give our participants ideas about what

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MARIA D’SOUZA FINDS HER ARTISTIC NICHE: UNIQUE BEADED SKULL ART IN HIGH DEMAND Some

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inspiration to canvas, sculptures or even graphic designs. Maria D’Souza, already an award-winning artist, found her creative outlet using beads and design talent on animal skulls to produce captivating works of art coveted by celebrities and collectors around the world.

Maria was born in Portugal, and while following her dad’s job, lived on five different continents, spending three years living in Bahrain. As her artistic work transitioned from canvas to wood, she encountered artists using skulls in their designs and became transfixed on the idea of using beads. In fact, she’s the first artist to take this particular medium into the fine art world.

“I’m an animal lover, so it’s imperative that the skulls I acquire come from ethically sourced providers,” says Maria.

“Most of my domestic skulls, such as Texas Longhorns and Bison, are acquired from small family farms and animal sanctuaries, and have lived long lives. More exotic skulls are usually found in the wild and have died by natural causes or predators.

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SKULLS, SONGS, SHADES

AND JULIE BROWN PATTON

All of my providers are registered and have purchased special ‘tags’

the client’s color scheme or design concept isn’t

that allow them to remove animal remains.”

working, she’ll offer her insights.

Acquiring skulls via this method is more challenging, yet the ones

“I want the client to receive the most amazing

she selects for her clients are amazing. When Maria began creating

beaded skull artwork. If needed, I’ll suggest what

her beaded skull art six years ago, her first hurdle was finding the

I believe works best. So far, I haven’t had a single

right glue. After trying dozens of options, she found someone who

client that didn’t accept my recommendations.”

took the time to develop the perfect glue combination for the bead

Because her completed skulls were once

to permanently stick to the bone.

living, breathing creatures, Maria wants those

Each beaded skull takes about 150 hours to complete, depending on

who acquire her work to appreciate the ani-

the project’s size and scope. “Big game hunters like my work because

mal’s life and contribution to nature. If possi-

they see I’m honoring God’s creation, and that’s important to me.”

ble, she also wants them to know the animals’

Tracey Bregman, the Emmy-winning Young and The Restless actress, ordered a custom, beaded skull from Maria after seeing her work in Moo Country’s Leiper’s Fork boutique.

history because some were pets or recognized by the natives for years.

Some of the proceeds for the skulls she pur-

“Maria is so talented, intuitive, and spiritual. I am so honored to

chases are used to help feed and clothe tribes

have her extraordinary piece called ‘Nashville Soul,’ in my home,”

in Africa. “Everything cycles back and I love

Tracey told Brentwood Lifestyle.

seeing an animal’s life benefit others and being

For custom pieces, Maria takes direction from her clients. She also

part of that process,” she says.

consults with them about the room or location where the artwork will reside, color combinations and other considerations. If Maria feels

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SINGING COWGIRL IS READY FOR 2021: EMILY ELGIN PRE-

Franklin, spending her free time perfecting her

PARED HER ENTIRE LIFE FOR SUCCESS THAT LIES AHEAD

songwriting, guitar and singing abilities. Emily

One can’t travel around Music City without bumping into an aspir-

also was fortunate to surround herself with a

ing singer-songwriter trying to make it in the music industry. Many

team dedicated to the long-term goal of prepar-

try, but only a few find themselves staring into the spotlight with

ing for her success.

thousands of fans singing every note of their latest hit. Emily Elgin is destined to be one of the “few.”

Emily wrote or co-wrote five songs for her first EP. The title track, “This Woman,” show-

After winning a series of American Idol auditions, she arrived in

cases the attributes that have helped her stay

Hollywood. Although she didn’t make the popular show’s final round,

focused. “I wanted to tell other women it’s OK to

the Oklahoma cowgirl learned a valuable lesson. “Always follow your

be sassy, sexy and confident. Being comfortable

gut and listen to your instincts,” says Emily. “The advice others give

in your own skin is important, especially today.”

isn’t always in your best interest.”

“Don’t Come Knockin’” is not only a rockin’

Some artists may’ve been too devastated after not capitalizing on

fun song, it tells guys not to waste this feisty

their 15 minutes of fame. For Emily, the opposite occurred. “Not making

redhead’s time. “After suggesting to a for-

the American Idol finals made me want success even more.” One solid

mer boyfriend that he head down the road,

piece of advice was that she should move to where the music is created.

he sheepishly asked if the tongue lashing he

She sold most of her worldly possessions for the trek to Nashville.

received would find its way into a song.”

Soon after arriving, Emily found support from successful artists.

Fast forward to March 2021, and Emily sits

She landed a job waiting tables at Gray’s On Main in downtown

on the brink of success. Like most successful

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entertainers, the path wasn’t always smooth. A solid work ethic instilled by her blue-collar dad pays daily dividends.

When Emily takes a break from songwriting, chances are she’s perfecting her roping skills with trainer Cody Jenson at Triple Creek Ranch, near Leiper’s Fork.

2020 taught Emily the importance of patience. When the pandemic interrupted her tour plans, she doubled down on her songwriting. Today, Emily sits on a catalog of tunes she hopes to record and sing soon.

“My team and close circle of supporters have firmly stood by me,” says Emily. “I live my dream every day. Now I want to share it with others.”

Learn more about Emily and her music at EmilyElginmusic.com.

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“A R T I S T O O I M P O R TA N T N O T T O S H A R E .” ~ROMERO BRIT TO

GINA JULIAN: VIBRANT, SHOWSTOPPING COLOR FIELD PAINTINGS Hard-edge abstraction painter Gina Julian seeks to explore energy and motion through the use of flat color. This Nashville native enjoys evoking emotions by varying colors according to hue, saturation and value.

“I’ve long been fascinated by effects of color on the human psyche,” she admits, confiding that she herself collects food art.

She follows a style of abstract painting that’s often referred to as the color field painting movement that emerged in New York City during the 1940s and 1950s. Additionally, she’s guided somewhat by visual principles perfected during previously working as a graphic and web designer.

“I’ve always loved art crawls and the art industry, painting in my spare time,” Gina says.

Her color palettes experiment with color interactions, and how perceptions

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of colors can be altered based on surroundings, not visible brush-

because looking at the creations prompts them

strokes. She also enjoys using color to suggest movement in her

to feel like they’re opening a fresh box of crayons.”

works, often giving viewers multiple perspectives on the direction

Gina typically releases collections of paint-

of her crisp lines. From her Franklin-based studio since 2017, Gina

ings a handful of times each year; in fact,

classifies her acrylic paintings as Optical Art.

during February, she just released a small

“I wholeheartedly believe in the positive impact of living with art

works collection within 12x12-inch wooden or

and experiencing it on a daily basis,” says Gina, who also appreci-

metallic frames. She’s planning a large works

ates contributions of personalized interior design.

release for early April.

In the past, Gina says many people wanted to surround them-

Additionally, she’s open to commissioning

selves at home with calming, neutral colors, as a way to relax from

paintings in-between releases. To discuss cus-

busy work spaces. However, self-quarantining due to COVID-19 has

tom options, email gina@ginajulian.com.

left people instead needing stimulation in their homes, she explains.

This summer, Gina plans to experiment with

“Now, a lot of people are starved for color, as well as happiness in

a new form of painting called realism, which is a

their homes. They’re looking for something to liven up their resi-

mid-19th century artistic movement character-

dences. My large blocks of color help do that,” she says.

ized by subjects painted from everyday life. The

Using her bold artworks as desired and sought-after Zoom vid-

term also generally is used to describe artworks

eoconferencing backgrounds even caught on rapidly by word-of-

painted in a realistic, almost photographic, way.

mouth and social media.

“I’m told my op art paintings definitely become focal points,” she quips. “Some even tell me that my artwork makes them super happy

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“I think it’s the smaller things that overwhelm people,” says Matt Harris, Hidden Valley Homes general manager. “You know, the color of a countertop or the hardware on the cabinets in the kitchen.

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“There are a lot of details involved between designing your blueprints, picking out your selections, and then the actual building process, so just finding a builder you’re comfortable with and that has an open line of communication really goes a long way,” says Lauren Pennington, the sales and marketing director.

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