Hikers visit Dry Falls in Franklin County.

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In a cabin turned studio in Lexington, the prolific artist Bob Timberlake captures the natural beauty of our state on canvas. Two of his paintings become covers of The State

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In a cabin turned studio in Lexington, the prolific artist Bob Timberlake captures the natural beauty of our state on canvas. Two of his paintings become covers of The State

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In a cabin turned studio in Lexington, the prolific artist Bob Timberlake captures the natural beauty of our state on canvas. Two of his paintings become covers of The State in the ’80s. We reflect on how “his realistic paintings are composed of intricate details and warm textures that seem to strike common chords in

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In a cabin turned studio in Lexington, the prolific artist Bob Timberlake captures the natural beauty of our state on canvas. Two of his paintings become covers of The State in the ’80s. We reflect on how “his realistic paintings are composed of intricate details and warm textures that seem to strike common chords in viewers. Though drawn from a distinctly rural North Carolina, the paintings’ appeal extends far beyond the state’s boundaries.”