This mountain town earned a reputation for shipping furniture around the world. Today, an artistic couple and a talented group of creators keep Lenoir’s legacy of fine craftsmanship alive.
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21 Artists of the Parkway
The scenic drive from Cherokee to the Virginia state line guarantees beauty in more ways than one. Take a detour off the Blue Ridge Parkway to meet some of the artists inspired by our majestic mountains, wild landscapes, and natural diversity — and to appreciate a different sort of view.
The Artist Painting Portraits of Greatness in Greenville
Richard D. Wilson Jr. creates glimpses of the past to help children see better futures for themselves.
Dan Nance Paints the Road to Revolution
Bursting with energy, just like his paintings, Dan Nance uses his talent to relate the tales of colonial North Carolina.
Ramblin’ Man: The Storied Life of Southern Artist Bob Timberlake
Bob Timberlake, one of the South’s most celebrated painters, turns North Carolina landscapes into visual stories. At 80, he, and his art, have more to tell.
Capturing Carolina on a Canvas
A North Carolina artist — and acclaimed author — invites us to join him to paint his favorite scene, en plein air.
Little by Little
Chip Hemingway fills his canvas, one stroke at a time.
Life As He Saw It
Talmadge Moose grew up in Stanly County in the 1930s and ’40s. He worked in his dad’s country store and for his uncles on their farms. Although his love of drawing led to a successful career that won him national acclaim, he never strayed far from his roots.
Two Easels, One Vocation: Originals Only in West Jefferson
Painting is a way of life for Lenore De Pree and Joan Bell, owners of Originals Only in West Jefferson.
