News Talk 94.1 The Scene

The Scene

Spotlight a growing and vibrant arts community in the Upper Cumberland with The Scene on Lite Rock 95.9. Host Laura Holloway interviews local artists, performers, and more to learn what goes into their craft and why. Find out where their ideas and talents originate, while also keeping a pulse on upcoming performances and galleries around the Upper Cumberland each week on The Scene.

Showcase local talent from across the Upper Cumberland with Laura Holloway and The Scene - Sunday mornings 8-10am on Lite Rock 95.9
Weekly English United States Arts · Society & Culture
268 Episodes
240 – 260

Carol Ludgate Art

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Carol Ludgate of Carol Ludgate Art. Learn more about her figurative and abstract acrylic pieces, and where she got her start in the arts. Find out more about Kathy Reed's semiprecious gemstone jewelry, and the process that she uses in creating…
19 Apr 2020 26 min

Raw Artt

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Raven Williamson of Raw Artt. They discuss her digital and painted art, and the tools that she uses for each medium, as well as how she got started creating art. Find out more about Kathy Reed's semiprecious gemstone jewelry, and the…
12 Apr 2020 26 min

Cosmic Clay Studio

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Louis Colombarini of Cosmic Clay Studio. They discuss the Neo-primitive ceramics that he and his wife collaborate on, and what goes into their unique custom ceramic making process. Find out more about Jack Loeb and his abstract, expressionistic pieces, and the…
5 Apr 2020 28 min

Betty Turner & Character Illustrations

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with mixed media artist Betty Turner. Learn more about her unique style of illustrations, and how her family and the people around her influences her drawings. Find out more about Jack Loeb and his abstract, expressionistic pieces, and the materials that he…
29 Mar 2020 30 min

Barnes Wearables & Interiors

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Stephanie Barnes of Wearables & Interiors. Learn more about her artistic career, and the various metalwork jewelry and other works that she makes and sells online. Find out more about Jack Loeb and his abstract, expressionistic pieces, and the materials that…
22 Mar 2020 31 min

Sandra Bos Gallery

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Sandra Bos, owner of Sandra Bos Gallery in Cookeville. Learn more about her training and education in painting, and how Cookeville and its residents and community inspired her to continue teaching art. Find out more about Jack Loeb and his abstract,…
15 Mar 2020 28 min

Sadie Wang Jewelry

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Sadie Wang of Sadie Wang Jewelry. Learn more about her one of a kind, handmade jewelry, tableware, and more, as well as silver and gold materials that she uses for her pieces. Sandra Bos, owner of Sandra Bos Gallery in Cookeville,…
1 Mar 2020 27 min

Filoteo Illustrations

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Tennessee Tech student Jesse Filoteo of Filoteo Illustrations. Learn more about his artistic background, what made him change directions in his education towards art, and the differences between working with computers for design over more traditional mediums for painting and illustrations…
23 Feb 2020 29 min

Dina Smith Painting

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Dina Smith of Dina Smith Painting. Learn more about her artistic background, and the processes and materials she uses for her acrylic abstract art. Cosmic Clay Studio's Louis Colombarini shares his unique method for firing his Neo-primitive ceramics, and what goes…
16 Feb 2020 25 min

The Munkey Wrench

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Bruce Heard, owner of The Munkey Wrench in Cookeville. They discuss his eclectic style of art, the various mediums and materials that he enjoys working with, and where he finds inspiration for his pieces. Tennessee Tech student Jesse Filoteo of Filoteo…
9 Feb 2020 29 min

Jeremy Blair & Alternative Process Photography

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Jeremy Blair, owner of Jeremy Blair Art. Find out more about alternative process photography, and the innovative processes that he uses to achieve the unique effect on his images. Susan DeMay of Made By DeMay Ceramics shares her creative process when…
2 Feb 2020 26 min

Johnathan Stager & Foxmoor Fine Furniture

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Johnathan Stager of Foxmoor Fine Furniture. Learn more about why he made the switch from graphic design to woodworking as a way to generate income while allowing him to express himself artistically, as well as who inspires his style of woodworking…
26 Jan 2020 25 min

Carolyn Isbell & Oil Painting

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Carolyn Isbell. Learn more about how she got her start with art and oil painting, and how local landmarks inspire her work as a current art student. Emily also chats with Jason Jenkins of The Painted Bristle to learn more about…
19 Jan 2020 27 min

Brie Flora & Jewelry

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Brie Flora of Brie Flora Jewelry. Learn more about her style of jewelry, where she learned the techniques that she uses in her works, and how she got into metal smithing. Emily also chats with Jason Jenkins of The Painted Bristle…
12 Jan 2020 28 min

Bright Leaf Photography

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Andrea Kruszka of Bright Leaf Photography. Learn more about her love of the Upper Cumberland area, and how her hikes and the nature around her inspire her photography. Emily also chats with Carolyn Isbell to learn more about her oil paintings,…
5 Jan 2020 23 min

Lynne Looney Studios

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Lynne Looney of Lynne Looney Studios. Hear more about her background and career in art, painting, and illustrations, and how she moved from working with directors and other designers to creating abstract works of art. Emily also chats with Brie Flora…
29 Dec 2019 27 min

Jason Jenkins & The Painted Bristle

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Jason Jenkins of The Painted Bristle. Hear his story of how he got into furniture restoration, and why he uses chalk paint in his restoration projects, as well as the other techniques he uses. Emily also chats with Andrea Kruszka to…
22 Dec 2019 28 min

Josh Fracker & True Love Tattoo

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Josh Fracker, owner of True Love Tattoo in Cookeville. Learn about where his fascination with tattoos comes from, the challenges and differences involved in tattooing over a more traditional medium, and the tattoo design process for custom pieces. Emily also chats…
15 Dec 2019 22 min

Will Winton & Functional Furniture Making

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Will Winton of Bespoke Furniture. Learn about where his style of functional design came from when it comes to the furniture that he builds, and the design process and inspiration for his recently designed Winton Guitar Chair. Emily also chats with…
8 Dec 2019 27 min

Josh Barnwell & Woodcarving

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Josh Barnwell of Be Well Designs. Learn about where his love of nature came from and how it influences his naturalist approach to making his bark, hide, and woodcarving works, and how these projects change with each season. Learn the history…
1 Dec 2019 26 min
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