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Featured Artists
Meet Linda Pannullo
Pronouns: She/Her
In 2006, I took a week-long mosaic workshop with Sherri Warner Hunter at Arrowmount School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, TN. We banged lathe into rock shapes, cut tile for our 3D forms, assembled our totems and I was hooked!! So in between raising 3 children and managing a massage practice, I found time to create mosaics. I traveled to workshops and then. about 5 years ago, decided to hold them in my home town, Asheville, NC. I kicked off my 1st year with Carol Shelkin and Kelley Knickerbocker. Both have returned and were joined by others - Dianne Sonnenberg, Laura Rendlen, Margo Anton, Martin Cheek, Gila Rayberg, Donna Van Hooser, Yulia Hanansen, Debra Mager. Every year I look for new artists with their particular specialty for all levels so you can keep on learning!!
I love to teach; I'm yearly at the John C Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC usually doing various mosaic classes. I am very fond of FUNctional Art and continue to grow as an artist.
In 2021, I was the 1st artist to have a mosaic installation at the NC Arboretum and received a grant from the Haywood County Arts Council to mosaic my concrete chair.
I accept commissions, do pet portraits, and love to help people repurpose their cherished cracked china into new works of art. You can find my work at K2 Fine Home Furnishing in downtown Asheville as well as at Black Mountain Massage & Wellness in Black Mountain.
Pronouns: She/Her
Meet Craig Kolavo
Pronouns: He/Him
As founders of AwesOm Life, Craig and Amy both share a passion for nature, yoga, hiking and personal growth. Most days they can be found exploring the trails near their Blue Ridge Mountain home.
They are also committed to serving the community and protecting the environment. Being conscious consumers is a top priority for the couple, always considering the well-being of Mother Earth and all of her inhabitants*.
To lead by example and “be the change” is more than just a slogan. At AwesOm Life we aim to do our part and inspire others to help make the world a better place.