A smiling woman with gray hair standing outdoors in front of a bush with red leaves.

After an extensive career as a graphic designer and web development pioneer on both coasts, Angela returned to her Southern Appalachian roots to paint full time, and capture on canvas the atmospheric landscapes of her childhood, most notably, those depicted in her Slaughter Farm series. She shares a studio with her husband, Stephen, who is a writer and filmmaker.

Angela Newton at home in Southern Appalachia, where she paints the landscapes and portraits of her childhood.

An art studio with an elderly woman sitting in front of a canvas, surrounded by colorful masks, framed art, and photographs on red walls. There are painting supplies, a tray with markers, and a lamp in the scene.

Angela’s studio is filled with a lifetime of creativity, which inspires her paintings. Photo © 2025

A woman with short hair and glasses smiling crouching beside a goat with black and white fur, in an outdoor setting with trees and a wooden fence.

Angela & her goat, Bil-ll-leee. Boozy Creek , TN - circa 1979