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Drawing Hendersonville While Visiting Family

A stay with my in-laws gave this North Carolina mug its personal starting point.

My mother- and father-in-law live in Hendersonville, and making this mug during time with them let me see the area through family routines. The artwork grew from those visits, with local places taking shape around the people who made the trip meaningful.

Ashley sketching the Hendersonville mug artwork on paper
The Hendersonville drawing in progress.

See the finished mug

Explore the artwork and find current shop information on The Hendersonville Mug page. The mug is carried through Black Bear Coffee; please check the mug page or contact the shop before making a special trip.

A gift idea with a real place behind it

Historic Main Street and Bearfootin’ Public Art Walk give this design two points to recognize on a return visit. For someone who knows Hendersonville through trips rather than an address, pair the mug with a note about a particular stop or a plan to go back. It keeps the gift tied to an experience instead of a generic destination.

Soli Deo Gloria,Ashley Ann's signature

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