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(see) to (SEE), 2023

24 Artworks

An invitation to come and SEE. The challenge of an artist is to move the viewer from a casual (seeing) to the deeper and more profound experience of (SEEING). I employ the use of rich color and deep texture to create works of art that draw the viewer into a deeper aesthetic experience brimming with beauty, wonder, and on occasion, mystery. I invite you to come and SEE a collection of art featuring paintings, raku-fired pottery, kintsugi bowls, and live-edge furniture.

...just art: TD Scott New Works, 2022

20 Artworks

My new collection is about artistic styling. I have no point to make. Perhaps I revisited past travels and recreated some earlier pieces…My focus this time was simple. Alone in my studio, I work and pursue and discover the encaustic medium. Its organic nature continues to excite me. The way one color bleeds into the next, or a previous layer rises to the surface and shines through is captivating. This collection is a bit more colorful. I truly enjoyed creating these pieces because the process provided relief to me, a much needed distraction from this chaotic world. I have so many personal opinions and fatigue with our social climate. I chose not to show my feelings here. These works have no agenda and no message…they are just art.

5, 2016

21 Artworks

My relationship with abstract art is derived from a creative ability to see a finished product in my head before paint touches canvas. The visions I put to canvas are spontaneous and often don’t fall into a defined theme, although they may have a slight likeness that can be observed in them. Because art can mean or represent so many different things to so many different people, my goal above anything is to create conversational pieces that not only warm a room but inspire positivity and imagination as well.

108, 2021

22 Artworks

Searching for order during times of chaos provides solace for the human experience. The unexplainable can be processed through personal routines and rituals that lead us to a higher order of thinking. Something divine can be achieved from the counting of 108 Mala beads while repeating prayers for peace. Prayer beads have been used for centuries by a range of religions, from Hinduism to Catholicism. In the series, “108” I have explored the enlightenment that can be achieved through the counting of 108 Mala beads. I have studied personal photographs and photographs taken by friends of auspicious places. Within each photograph, I identified 8 colors and then represented those colors in 108 circles. Each painting is meant to provide a visual harmony that can be found through repetition and order. Every painting is a prayer for peace and security through the expression of color inspired by our connections to nature and those places of serenity.

A Brush With The Truth, 2026

18 Artworks

Opening Reception: First Friday, February 6th from 6-10pm
Showing: February 6th - 28th

Having been actively engaged with painting for the past eighty years, I have had an opportunity to try out a multitude of approaches, from “regional realism” to “curatorial conceptualism”. My current work might best be described as “urgent visual triage”. I crave the moments when a painting crashes together, not as a reference to life experience, but rather, as the actual experience in real time. As work emerges, I am seduced by the dialogue that occurs between my conscious intentions and the co-equal, sometimes contrary intentions of my brush. At the end of it, I am in charge, and yet, the brush frequently takes me where I have never been. In those moments I am fascinated by the unpredictability of the process. I only insist that the artifact

truthfully record what the brush and I have explored. You can bet we’ve had fun!
- Thomas Parker

A Fire That Takes No Wood, 2016

19 Artworks

I am irresistibly drawn to painting as a means of expressing my deep admiration for and connection to nature. When I am in nature, I become part of it with no separation. Painting, is a visual language that is capable of conveying ideas, emotions and complexity as powerfully as the written or spoken ones. In this showing I have assembled both decorative, landscape and still life pieces. There is a story behind each one.

After a Storm, 2014

14 Artworks

After a storm, it’s peaceful again. A 2014 spring tornado struck my small town. Many homes and businesses were destroyed. I was more fortunate; I only lost my art studio. Although years of work and a large (probably too large) collection of books, tools, and equipment was blown away in an instant; my most important treasures were spared- family, friends, pets, and my home. As I witness a community recover, I realize what remains is the instinct to begin again. Like nature perseveres. This collection of paintings was inspired by the peace and beauty that still exists after a storm.

An Abstract Reality, 2023

15 Artworks

Painting based on color and composition captivates my creativity, and painting in this abstract or non-objective way frees my mind. I do enjoy painting realism, but my freedom in the abstract grabs my attention to create new and visually exciting spaces on my surface. It's an escape through creativity; I'm able to let go of my current reality and enter my own abstract reality.

Anna Sistrunk: The Whimsical Collection, 2023

35 Artworks

This collection of art aspires to be anything but the literal in a world full of sensibilities. Uniquely crafted to inspire those young at heart that maintain their sense of wonder. These works include mixed media materials combining the old and the new in a whimsical manner.

Artist Explorations, 2024

38 Artworks

This exhibition focuses on the individual collections of three local artists: Sarah Jones, Amy Kalimat, and Jennifer Nelson. Each artist has their own style, medium, and connection with their work that we invite you to explore! Sarah Jones In her collection, “Chromalicious”, Sarah uses her paintings to express and preserve emotions linked to personal memories. She employs gestures and colors to capture fleeting moments, and the layered style reflects the passage of time. Her paintings often evoke natural imagery like crashing waves or ethereal landscapes, and she draws inspiration from personal experiences, collections, films, and observing sunsets. Amy Kalimat The "Black, White and Blind" collection combines abstract works from Amy’s "Blind Intuitive" and "Black and White" series. Inspired by personal experiences and emotions, her work explores themes of growth, understanding, and finding peace amidst challenges. The "Blind Intuitive" series involves a unique process where the watercolor foundation for each piece is created blindly, guided by internal thoughts and feelings. The "Black and White" series focuses on linear design and dot-making. Amy hopes that viewers will appreciate the details and layers in her work. Jennifer Nelson In the “Destinations” collection, Jennifer is inspired by her daily travels and the music, podcasts, or books she listens to while driving. She creates graphic shapes representing travel maps and sound, often experimenting with different scales. The "Summer Bites" series consists of smaller works that Jennifer can easily carry and enjoy during her daily life.

Artwork Under $500

119 Artworks

All of these original works of art are under $500 and available at Obelisk Home.

Available Works: Anna Sistrunk

37 Artworks

Available Works: Annie Donohue

47 Artworks

Available Works: Becca Mercer

6 Artworks

Available Works: Betty Parnell

49 Artworks

Available Works: Brad Noble

20 Artworks

Available Works: Bret Neathery

31 Artworks

Available Works: Chico Seay

81 Artworks

Available Works: Christie Snelson

94 Artworks

Available Works: Colby Kern

31 Artworks