Daniel Nevins exhibits paintings inspired by the Torah

Childrens book publisher Candlewick Press paired local artist Nevins with writer Amy Ehrlich and together they created With a Mighty Hand: The Story in the Torah. Nevins’ part of that publication was a series of 40 narrative paintings depicting various characters and scenes from the first five books of the Bible. Those works will be shown for the first time, alongside some of Nevins’ related paintings and large-scale abstracts, at UNC Asheville’s S. Tucker Cooke Gallery. An opening reception takes place Thursday, Sept. 24.

Book Report: Ravenna

Ravenna, a children’s book written by local author and midwife Stacey Curnow and illustrated by Asheville-based artist Daniel Nevins, tells the story of a young boy who befriends a magical, dancing bear. Author and illustrator will discuss their collaborative project at Malaprop’s on Saturday, Sept. 25 at 3 p.m.