Dick Ensing owner of the Dutchman’s Loft studio, located 1-1/2 miles from Dollywood, paints in the tradition of the French impressionist. With Cades Cove and the surrounding country side as his inspiration; Dick says " landscape painting in the Great Smoky Mtns. is a real experience, because the light in the mountains is filtered by the atmosphere causing the colors to have a prismatic effect, this creates a mood that captivates the feeling and beauty of Gods’ awesome power.As the 5th generation grandson of the legendary Dutch painter Adrian VanDer Werf.. (1659-1722) . Dick values his heritage, as Adrian was the most famous painter of his day and achieved a high level of academic perfection in all his work,even surpassing Rembrandt who died when Adrian was 10 yrs. old Dick has studied art with Robert Brackman, Madison Ct. , William Schultz , Lenox Mass.,Herb Abrams, Washington Ct., and portraiture with Illona Ross Smithkin, N.Y. .He has taught art at Arrowmount Sch. of Art, Walters State College. , and given workshops at many colleges and art leagues. Presently Dick does workshops for Jerry's Artarama, Cheapjoes Art Supplies and For the Dutchmans Loft. Along with Dicks’ otheraccomplishments he has a degree in engineering and plays jazz as a hobby.Dick, his wife Pat and son Curt have adopted The Great Smoky Mtns. As their home.

Pat has been involved in designing things all her life; in school she was drawing and designing her clothes as a hobby. After high school and beauty hair design school she married Dick her highschool sweetheart; together they raised 3 three sons. Pat always managed to indulge her love of creating and designing through sewing, quilting and home decorating, all of which has won her many ribbons and awards. Pat helped design her house and both her and Dick’s studios along with her many gardens, which are a respite to the soul. Pat has also studied art with Ann Borderner and works with Dick in his art workshops around the country. They make their home in the Great Smoky Mts. area. Pat has turned her creative abilities toward designing jewelry which incorporates the artwork of her husband Dick Ensing. These designs are marketed thru her uniquely named company "The Purple Gecko". She hopes you enjoy wearing these beautiful designs as much as she has enjoyed creating them especially for you.