CityView Magazine

26 | September/October • 2014 a long flight of stairs between each level. Tucked neatly be- hind what looks like a simple closet door, an elevator provides access and a shortcut to the upper stories. On the third floor, one's eye is immediately drawn to the three bright, broad, rectangular art pieces that adorn the hall- way. e paintings are the work of local artist Greg King, who incorporated Dena's favorite earth tones with George's pre- ferred shades of green and turquoise to create unique modern pieces that open up the space. e master bedroom opens up onto a balcony surrounded by leafy green trees that simultaneously provide a gorgeous backdrop and help to mask the sounds of traffic from below. "It feels like you're waking up at the beach every morning," said Dena of the serene space, who also noted that the bal- cony provided prime viewing space for the seasonal fireworks at Festival Park. When the trees lose their leaves in the fall, the view extends all the way to downtown Fayetteville, where Dena takes her morning walk every day. His and hers paintings On the third floor, the couple displays several pieces of art that have "Breece" as the artists' signatures. ese range from a beach scene painted in watercolors, to patriotic downtown scenes in red, white and blue. One set of portraits includes a hummingbird alighting on a flower — Dena's handiwork, as well as a Cobra helicopter in flight, a respectable effort by George. In addition to collecting artwork wherever they visit, the couple has taken several art classes, and these works serve as In addition to collecting artwork wherever they visit, the couple has taken several art classes and these works serve as a visual tribute to their relationship.

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