The Scene

Get to know more about Cookeville photographer and painter Montana the Maker.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Cookeville photographer and painter Montana the Maker. They discuss how she got started in photography and painting, the various artists and individuals who have influenced her work, as well as how the Upper Cumberland’s art community and culture ... Read More »

Get to know the background of Cookeville local and digital designer Ellie Batson  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Cookeville digital designer Ellie Batson. They discuss how she became interested in design and the various other mediums that she enjoys working with, where she draws her inspiration from when coming up with new project ideas, and ... Read More »

Get to know more about Cookeville Designer Angie Clough of WilmaHenry Designs.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Cookeville Designer Angie Clough of WilmaHenry Designs. They discuss where her interest in jewelry, digital design, and clothing comes from, the projects that she’s currently working on, as well as how her local art community has supported her ... Read More »

Learn more about Cookeville graphic designer and photographer Carrie Thompson.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Cookeville graphic designer, photographer, and owner of Porchlight Design Co, Carrie Thompson. They discuss how she got her start in graphic design and photography, her recent photoshoot that was featured in Southern Bride Magazine, and what she wants people to ... Read More »

Discover the culinary side of art with Royal House of Cheese’s Diego Alvarez.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Cookeville food artist, and Owner and Founder of Royal House of Cheese, Diego Alvarez. They discuss how he got started catering and creating his own grazing tables, what led him to become an entrepreneur, what his experience ... Read More »

Meet Cookeville artist Mary Mae Smith, and learn about her various art projects.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Cookeville digital artist Mary Mae Smith. They discuss how she developed an interest in art and painting, how she’s inspired by nature, music, and her community, as well as what she would like people to take away ... Read More »

Get to know Cookeville mixed media artist Spookah, and how she got her start.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Cookeville mixed media artist, Spookah. They discuss how she got her start in art as a child, where she draws inspiration from when coming up with new projects, as well as the benefits of working in ... Read More »

Discover the creative and imaginative work of Sparta clay artist, David Pound.  Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Sparta polymer clay artist, David pound. They discuss how he got his start as a clay artist, how he goes about creating one of his pieces, as well as how he comes up with the ideas for his ... Read More »

Get to know Cookeville fine woodworker Micah Seals, and how he got his start.  Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville fine woodworker Micah Seals. They discuss how he got his start in woodworking, what one of his favorite creations is and why, as well as the types of wood that he works with, and where ... Read More »

This week, learn more about Cookeville comic and digital artist Matt Knieling.  Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville comic artist Matt Knieling. They discuss how he got his start illustrating comics, where his ideas come from and how doodling helps him in his creation process, as well as the tools that he uses for his ... Read More »