I grew up on a farm in Pasquotank County, NC and later moved south of the Albemarle Sound into Tyrrell County. Today, I work here as a farmer, seed grower and photographer. My wife Terrie and I operate Southern Dreams Gallery in Columbia. In our gallery, besides the promotion of my own work, I try to bring attention to the artwork of other artists I admire and the beauty of our rural American landscape. The "Farm Series Exhibit" is the beginning of my photographic essay on the American farm, an exploration of its beauty and history and many complex social, technical and environmental issues of agriculture today. It really is amazing to look back on how much has changed in my lifetime and to think about what will happen in the future. It could make an interesting story. So, I should never run out of work. I hope I will have the health and the means to continue it for many years.
Ken Cherry
Ken Cherry
Northeastern North Carolina's beautiful Outer Banks, inland waters, wetlands and farm fields are our artists' inspiration at Southern Dreams Gallery. We hope our artwork can in some way increase their appreciation and preservation. Please enjoy our natural areas and visit our gallery in downtown Columbia whenever you can.
A New Season
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Mark Buckler
Website: www.markbucklerphotography.com
Email Address: mark@markbucklerphotography.com
Telephone Number: (252) 599-6275
Mark Buckler currently resides with his family on the Outer Banks of North Carolina which provides ample photographic opportunities with its dynamic and beautiful scenery.
Originally from Cape Cod, MA, Mark embarked on his photographic journey while in high school and his relentless passion continues to evolve. Mark is persistent in his photographic pursuit of fine imagery and is motivated by the opportunity to share his images and photographic knowledge with others.
Mark's prints are exhibited in several galleries in eastern North Carolina, including the Outer Banks, and his images have been widely published in a variety of formats. Fine art prints can also be ordered through his website. He maintains a vast collection of stock photographs and is available for both editorial and commercial assignments.
Mark is an active member in the Carolinas' Nature Photographers Association (CNPA) and the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA).
Awards:
Recently, Mark has won local, regional and national acclaim for his wildlife and nature photography. Some of these awards include:
First Prize - North American Nature Photography Association, Showcase Contest 2007
Top 100 - North American Nature Photography Association, Showcase Contest 2007
Best in Show - Carolinas' Nature Photographers Association 2006
3rd Place Macro - Carolinas' Nature Photographers Association 2006
King Fisher
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Currwood Harrison
Email Address: curwood@netpath.net
Telephone Number: (336) 586-0363 FAX: (336) 586-0626
Curwood Harrison grew up on a farm in the little community of Old Trap, located at the lower end of Camden county, NC. He spent countless hours in the woods and rivers of this rural setting which were to form his love of wildlife and all things country which now are the principle subjects of his watercolor paintings.
After graduation from high school in 1955, he gave up any thoughts of entering the art field as a career. It wasn’t until thirty years later that he decided to give art another try and bought his first paints. Looking for a good teacher, he learned that Robert Clontz of Smithfield, VA taught watercolor painting. He spent the next three years in Clontz’s classes learning all he could about painting in watercolor.
Curwood retired from civil service in February of 1992 and began to paint full time. Encouraged by sales that more than tripled those in 1991, he decided to enter the print market as well. His first limited edition print soon sold out.
He has received numerous ribbons and awards throughout his career and a number of his paintings hang in Nations Bank, New South Bank, Wachovia Bank, and the Pamlico Orthopedic Association in Washington, NC, in private collections and business offices as well as in foreign countries. Curwood has also had his paintings appear on the NC Wildlife Calendar. He has made an appearance on Channel 3, WTKR in Norfolk, VA as a guest artist to promote the Ahoskie Chicken fest. The artist and his work have been the subject of two eastern North Carolina newspaper articles and a half page article in Carolina County Magazine.
He finds that meeting the public is as stimulating as painting itself and therefore participates in many art shows in North Carolina and Virginia such as the East Carolina Wildlife Arts Festival in Washington, NC, the Rappahannock River Wildlife Show in White Stone, VA, the Currituck, NC Wildlife Art Show, the Lake Country Wildlife Art Festival in South Hill, VA. He also has had several one man shows in Virginia and North Carolina.
He is a member of the Watercolor Society of North Carolina.
Curwood maintains a studio in his home in Burlington, NC and always welcomes inquiries about his originals and prints. Originals and prints are also for sale at The Framery, a frame shop and gallery in Elizabeth City. In Burlington contact Silver Eagle Picture Framing or the Gallery, downtown Burlington for prints.
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Jane C. Perry's oil paintings reveal her intimate feelings for country life. Her peaceful settings and rich hues reflect her rural eastern North Carolina background, where Jane was raised on a farm.
Through her self taught skills she reaveals an insight for realism and sensitivity that distinguishes her work. Jane is a versitile artist whose works include landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. Though most of her works are done in oils, she is skilled in the use of other mediums.
Since her first exhibition for which she received several awards and considerable recognition, she continues to be sought out by collectors. Currently her paintings hang in several prominent business offices and and art galleries, and many have been purchased for private collection.
Jane C. Perry
