obx photog biff jennings – just being himself

Biff Jennings from Shooters at the Beach has built a well-deserved reputation on the Outer Banks as an artist with a camera, and he’s a pretty cool dude. Elizabeth Baier took note and wrote about Jennings’ love of capturing people “just being themselves” in this photo-rich piece over on WUNC’s website. “As Biff Jennings likes to explain, he spent the first third… Continue reading obx photog biff jennings – just being himself

digging for second-hand gold on the obx

OBX sign from seagreen gallery in Nags Head.

If you love old stuff that has been given new life, you are going to love all the shops popping up on the OBX featuring interesting pieces, many repurposed so artfully you find yourself saying “How did they think of that?” This great blog post over on the Village Realty website lists many (but not all)… Continue reading digging for second-hand gold on the obx

ocracoke alive revives island art programs in school

Ocracoke Alive, the folks behind the Ocrafolk Festival, is not allowing state cutbacks in education funding to deprive the Island’s students of an art education. Take a look at their ambitious plan and get involved!   Ocracoke Alive asks supporters to give the gift of ART to Island students this holiday season Recent recent cutbacks in state… Continue reading ocracoke alive revives island art programs in school

michelangelo in manteo?

It seems that the Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo may be a repository of surprising historic works of art. First, evidence indicates strongly that a portrait of Queen Elizabeth owned by the Gardens is a rare example of an unflattering depiction of Elizabeth I. Now, according to an article written by Elizabethan Gardens Marketing Director John Buford,… Continue reading michelangelo in manteo?

master etcher david hunter comes to seaside gallery in august

Seaside Art Gallery in Nags Head has been one of the leading art galleries on the Outer Banks for over 50 years. That tradition continues as they bring David Hunter, one of the finest etching artists in the world, to their gallery in August. Seaside Gallery shared the details. Witness the Fascinating Age-Old Process of Creating… Continue reading master etcher david hunter comes to seaside gallery in august

the story behind the mustang music festival

Mike Dianna’s Mustang Music Festival has become the place to be on the Outer Banks. The fall festival is two days of amazing music and family entertainment over Columbus Day Weekend. The Spring Fling kicks off the winter blues in spectacular fashion with a day of music from local and national musicians. But there is… Continue reading the story behind the mustang music festival

painting with pens-obx artist chris wheeler

Whimsical, colorful and done with a unique flair, the artwork of Outer Banks native, Chris Wheeler is becoming part of the Outer Banks scene. This profile from OBXsurfinfo.com gives a good overview of what all the excitement is about. “Chris Wheeler is 27 years young. Born and raised on the OBX, he’s been drawing since… Continue reading painting with pens-obx artist chris wheeler

see the best of roanoke island on may 10th!

Now that the Outer Banks weather is finally improving, it’s time to get outside and enjoy the scenery.  It would be hard to find a prettier place to enjoy the outdoors than Roanoke Island and Manteo. Nancy Proctor at Outer Banks CommonGood does a great job of outlining what to expect on a special tour… Continue reading see the best of roanoke island on may 10th!

meg rubino: joyful outer banks artist

  Meg Rubino is one of the most talented artists on the Outer Banks. Her paintings of the small everyday things of local life are filled with color and joy. Calling attention to her work, this article from OBXsurfinfo.com includes a wonderful gallery of her work.   “Meg Rubino lives in Kitty Hawk with her… Continue reading meg rubino: joyful outer banks artist

miniature art show at seaside gallery in may

Seaside Art Gallery on the beach road in Nags Head has a well deserved reputation for featuring unique and fine art. In May the gallery will be one of 21 recognized International Miniature Art Shows in the nation featuring some of the finest miniature art artists. This press release from PRURGENT gives the details. “The “Minis”… Continue reading miniature art show at seaside gallery in may