CityView Magazine - Fayetteville, NC
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closet doors, and a shipwrecked island serves as fodder for the imagination of a young pirate. Wilson realizes that as children grow up, tastes sometimes change, so she uses acrylic paint and makes her murals as smooth as possible. “Just in case,” she said. “They could eventually paint over it with no problem.” And not every subject or scene might be appropriate for a mural. “If an idea was too outlandish, I might suggest an original piece of art for them instead,” Wilson said. “There are some big canvases out there, so they could get a similar effect without it being so permanent.” Perhaps Wilson’s business sense and work ethic stem from a life spent quietly honing her craft. Her father vividly recalls the first time he recognized his daughter’s gift. While vacationing at Lake Lure, a then 8- or 9-year-old Ashley sketched away happily on her napkin – the result being an exact replica of the bridge their restaurant table overlooked. “The detail was incredible,” he said. “It was in that moment I realized she had a God-given talent.” Innate talent often seems hereditary, but maybe not in this case. “I had a short-lived career as an artist,” David Wilson confessed. “I tried to draw a horse once and it came out looking like a stick-dog. She definitely did not get her talent from me.” Although she may someday have to choose between her two passions, for now she is exploring both and enjoying the moments where they overlap. Last fall, she was able to work visually and musically in the Wingate production of “Hansel and Gretel.” “I painted the cottage and then I sang in it,” she said. “As the Sandman, I also got to blow glitter across the stage as I sang.” It seems she is drawn to any role that helps make her corner of the world more beautiful. “As long as people enjoy hearing me and seeing my artwork, I’ll keep going,” Wilson said. Then, after a thoughtful sip of coffee, she added, “And if they ever stop, I guess I’ll have to get a real job.”CV 55 Years in Business Beautiful Garden Benches & A Wide Selection of Planters & Statuary. 910.867.0001 Fountains • Assorted Landscape Stones • J & P Roses • Encore Azaleas - Bloom 3 Times a Year The most TRUSTED name in Fayetteville Real Estate 1990 Skibo Rd. & Large selection of Knock-Out Roses I’ll earn your trust and keep it with... Integrity | Honesty | Dedication Call me today. I’ll prove my trust! Cheryl C. Spears Owner/Broker 910.391.0404 www.spears-walshrealestate.com | 910.323.2005 2936 Breezewood Ave., Suite 100 | Fayetteville, NC 28303 CityViewNC.com | 25