Magic Knoxville I caught this view at

I caught this view at the intersection of Kingston Pike and Neyland Drive near my home in Knoxville

But it turns out

Surrounded by the stunning Nantahala National Forest in western North Carolina

near the community of Crossville

Magic Knoxville I caught this view atFor over twenty years, my painting career has been based on my personal belief that there is beauty in the "everyday" around each of us. It's just a matter of timing. That conviction was borne out again when I caught this moment in my residential neighborhood following an evening walk. I pass through this area several times a week, but at the right time of day and with a gorgeous sky, it was totally transformed into something magical.