Astro Polaroids is a personal blend of my love for Polaroid film and my affinity for the night sky. As an engineer and a mountain dweller in the heart of Appalachia, between Virginia and Tennessee, I merge my mechanical skills with my passion for stargazing. I capture deep space and wide-field images on Polaroid film, embracing the surprising and unpredictable challenges it presents.

Many nights have been spent in some of the darkest areas of the United States' east coast, crafting one-of-a-kind pictures. These images are a unique homage to the celestial bodies and the rural landscapes that inspire me.

Hand-Carved “Hillbilly” Figure 3″ x 8″ Maurice Vanhook of Big Stone Gap, VA, began carving as a hobby after retirement. His style is evolving even today. Maurice carves primarily northern bass wood and cottonwood bark. Native cedar, butternut, buckeye, and pine knots are also used....

Pen & Ink drawings / Prints of Schools & Historical Buildings Items for sale include: business, schools, church and other historical building prints, note cards, post cards, Christmas cards, stationary & envelopes, totes, mugs, t-shirts and more.