MAGGIE GRAHAM

Maggie Graham was born in Paisley, Scotland. During her high school years she discovered her passion for drawing and painting – portraits, animals and birds. With the encouragement of her art teachers, she continued her art studies and entertained herself on those long Scottish winter evenings by sketching.

In 1979 Maggie immigrated to California joining many British that were recruited by the silicone valley CA computer industry.

Being in the computer industry left little or no time for her art, so when she moved to Florida she delved into her art once more. Another great passion of Maggie’s is her three Dachshunds – Rafferty, Tequila and Skye. Being an animal lover Maggie volunteered at a Wildlife Center in Florida and eventually obtained her Wildlife rehabilitates license. During that time she had the chance to utilize another hobby – photography. Many of Maggie’s paintings are of the animals she took care of at the wildlife center. "Bilfred" the bald eagle, is one of many bird portraits.

During their travels between CA to Florida Maggie and Bob discovered Asheville, and moved here in Nov. 2005. Maggie has more than once made the comment that if she had known about Asheville she would have moved here much sooner. It reminds her so much of the hills and valleys of Scotland.

Bob and Maggie bought the FASTFRAME store in Nov. 2006; it was the ideal choice being the combination of her artwork and Bob's skills in design and woodwork. A major plus is that their much-loved Dachshunds play their role in the business by giving customers a warm friendly welcome.