We are living in the age of AI, where computer-generated “art” is served up on our laptops daily. And while it can be a lot of fun to see a picture of what your cat would look like if it was a human, real art serves a deeper purpose, one of inspiration and connection across place and time...
Nestled in a colorful turquoise building in Avon on Hatteras Island, Studio 12, a DIY art makers studio and working gallery, serves as a creative hub for locals, vacationers and artists...
At Studio 12 in Avon, summer is busy with art-seeking shoppers and art-creating makers. In the fall the studio stays open regular hours, but there’s also a lot happening behind the scenes to provide a terrific art experience for the next wave of summer visitors...
At Studio 12 in Avon, Dawn Eskins has created a happy place where people of all ages and walks of life can learn about art and create their own pieces in a variety of mediums, all while enjoying coffee, tea and refreshments...
A bright, pretty building alongside N.C. Highway 12 in Avon promises to turn you into an artist once you step inside. This is Studio 12, established by longtime owner Carolyn Schena...
Studio 12, Avon’s favorite spot for art and coffee, has surfed the currents of change to transition from the passing of its beloved owner, Carolyn Schena, to celebrate its 20th season with new ownership from Dawn Eskins, who is carrying on its artistic legacy while offering new and exciting...
It’s fitting that the new owner of Studio 12 in Avon, Dawn Eskins, lives with a family of bridge-builders. Her husband and son are part of four generations of bridge architects who have collectively worked on the Bonner, Basnight and Rodanthe bridges that link the islands of the Outer Banks. Dawn...
Between stunning sea and soundscapes and an incredible array of coastal life, it’s no surprise that a place like the Outer Banks attracts artists – and breeds them too with many young local visionaries finding beauty in the curve of a wave or in the wings of a snowy egret coming in for landing...
People with creative spirits have always felt at home on the Outer Banks, and that might be particularly true on Hatteras Island. This area is home to some of the most diverse – and truly fascinating – art shops on our stretch of sand...
Maybe your living rooms walls are looking a little bare. Maybe you're in the market for a uniquely Hatteras piece of art to remind you of sun-drenched days, ocean breezes and bare, sandy feet...
A delicate ribbon of sand arching elegantly into the sea, Hatteras Island is a visual paradise. From the Atlantic's soft sapphires to the amethyst hues of sunset over the Pamlico, Hatteras inspires...