L. Gina Canter, an artist of Scots-Irish and Cherokee descent, resides in Barnardsville, N.C. Working primarily in acrylic and pencil, her ongoing works include three distinct series: Cherokee Legends, Appalachian Folk Life, and Celtic Legends. Through these series of paintings she strives to preserve and honor the history and culture of her ancestors as well as Appalachian heritage. She is deeply committed to her theme of capturing the legends and lore of the Appalachians in her paintings as true reflections of the land and its inhabitants. Her focus for the future is to further explore the various cultural aspects of Appalachian heritage through her paintings to show the deep seated roots of the people to their land, folklore, handicrafts, music and dance.

For more information about her work and ordering, contact: Gina Canter, PO. Box 207, Barnardsville, NC. 28709. Phone: 828-626-2457, E-mail: SbanjoC@aol.com.