Based in the Appalachian mountains of East Tennessee, Temple creates oil paintings that blend traditional realism with a softened, impressionistic touch. A lifelong artist inspired by nature, the Old Masters, and her deep faith, she seeks to capture the beauty of life and God’s blessings in every canvas. While she works primarily in oils, her acrylic work can also be found on the Musical Heritage Mural Mile in Johnson County.
Temple is a founding member and Board Director for the Johnson County Center for the Arts. Her professional affiliations include the Oil Painters of America (OPA), National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society (NOAPS), American Impressionist Society, and the AAPL American Artists Professional League. Her work has been featured in Charleston Style & Design and is represented at Alexandre Fleuren Interiors in Charleston, SC.
Deeply committed to her community, Temple is the founder of the “Sunshine and Smiles” youth art program and the “Artist with Heart Award.” Her work is held in numerous corporate and private collections, including the Johnson County Community Hospital and Library. Now a full-time artist after a diverse career in counseling and banking, Temple spends her days painting, farming, and enjoying time with her family.
Art has been a part of my life since childhood. I loved watching my Dad draw figures and I studied nature to teach myself to paint in my style of realism with a softened impressionistic feel. I draw inspiration from the old masters as well as contemporary artists to grow and develop my body of work. Art enriches my days and gives me the opportunity to express in my own way much joy, beauty of life and appreciation for God’s blessings. Whether in my studio in Mountain City Tennessee or en plein air in the beautiful Appalachian mountains and beyond, I always create “Paintings from the Heart .” – Temple
