Haidee Wilson
August 21, 2021

Early days at Lake Junaluska

Lake Junaluska c.1918, Local Painting, Oil Paintings


The name “Junaluska” honors Chief Junaluska of the Cherokee Indians of WNC. He was among those who walked “The Trail of Tears” west to Oklahoma in 1838 but slipped back to be with the remaining Cherokee members. He hid in the Great Smokey mountains, as their chief, til his death. The tallest mountain and the lake were named after him. It is now called Eagles Nest North.
After damming up Richland Creek, a tributary of the Pigeon River, Lake Junaluska was born. The Missionary Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South celebrated it’s birth on June 25, 1913 with 4000 attendees convening in the new open air auditorium. The lake was not yet filled at this time but 13 homes were built starting in 1913. Lake Junaluska is now and continues to be a place of healing and spiritual growth.

A painting of the ocean and sky with clouds.

Lake Junaluska c.1918
oil on canvas 12×24
sold

Haidee Wilson
April 30, 2020

Women in Art

Oil Paintings, Women in Art


We all need mothering… comfort from touch, soft encouraging words and filling our bodies with warm nourishing food. Be the one to nurture especially yourself !

A painting of the ocean and sky with clouds.

Haidee Wilson
November 5, 2019

Index card paintings-Ste Émilion, France

Index card painting, Oil Paintings, Travel in France, Travel Sketches


The index card is wonderful format!!! After 2 layers of gesso I use the pencil to put in loosely the shapes and sizes. Then comes some shading and overall ideas of color. I have been using thick oils to add to the texture, depth and overall feel. A great jump off for bigger paintings and working out the problems beforehand.
The village of Ste Émilion is a must see when one visits France…you will love the rich history, gastronomic adventures and of course, an abundance of wines to taste and leisure over.

  • Ste Émilion, France

  • Un rue de Ste Émilion

  • Ste Émilion