Appalachian Eclectic

06/19/2026

This is kinda surreal, seeing my work show up randomly.

Stop by to say hi to at Waynesville First Friday on July 3rd from 5-8pm!

We are hosting three of our Veteran Artists! 🇺🇸

06/19/2026

Work with what ya got!

When you don't have a modle to show off the new burl necklace you just finished making! 😆 😂 😅

06/19/2026

I love taking something ugly and revealing what is inside! This is a little black cherry burl pendant that will be turned into a necklace. What do you think?

06/18/2026

I share some of my own hard learned lessons on knowing when to quit and walk away. Both from a piece of art as well as a relationship. Learning to prioritize yourself and cut your losses before they drag you down with them.

06/16/2026

I am back!!!

Finally after almost 2 months I am back on the lathe after a pretty nasty hand injury. Just started small with a little 6" black walnut bowl. Just have a light coat of mineral oil it at the moment.

The inlay is a product I hope to be bringing to market in the coming weeks. It is something I thought up while I have been sitting around looking at all the things I couldn't do. Lol.

06/16/2026

!! PURCHASE ONLINE !!

I always have folks ask me if there is a way to purchase my pieces online. Well, now there is!!! If you are not able to physically make it to a show or to the gallery you can purchase through the Twigs and Leaves online gallery!!!

Add to Bag The item has been added Aaron Best Bowl - Spalted Black Walnut w/Stones - 12AB Colors Available Compare $1,425.00

06/11/2026

HOW TO MAKE SHOW STOPPING COPPER ART FROM SCRAP STEEL!

Turn any piece scrap steel into an amazing showstopping piece of art!!! Aaron shows his tried-and-true method for cold process copper patina.

06/11/2026

That went exactly like I knew it would. I bet someone wishes they hadn't wasted all that money. 😆

06/08/2026

What a POS. And poor ignorant MAGA idiots think he cares one little bit about anyone but billionaires.

06/08/2026

LIVE!! GIVE ME ONE GOOD REASON!

Live June 7th @ 845pm EST. Link in comments!

Ok you grumpy naysayers I issue a challenge, give me just one good reason to stay in the US and not move. I dare you to find one legitimate reason not to move to South America.