Tom Dills

Projects: North Carolina Towns

In many ways the small towns of North Carolina really reflect the character of the state. In my travels I try to come back with images that personify the towns I visit.

A cup of coffee and a good book at Smoky Mountain Cafe
   
Downtown Waynesville at Night
   
Twigs & Leaves Gallery features nature-related art and fine crafts from Southern Appalachia, with the works of more than 150 emerging and established artists.
     
  
Grace Cathey Gallery - Metal Art Sculpture
   
Teresa Pennington, artist and owner of T Pennington Gallery
   
First Presbyterian Church
     
  
Signs in front of The Wrinkled Egg
   
The Wrinkled Egg shops
   
DK Puttyroot, a handmade paper store
     
  
DK Puttyroot - Owners Dana McDowell & Karen Wyatt
   
Grapevine Ltd - A Women's Clothing Store
   
New Bern, the second oldest town in North Carolina, is situated where the Trent and Neuse Rivers meet. New Bern abounds with history around every corner with over 150 historic landmarks, the magnificent Tryon Palace, Birthplace of Pepsi and a 157,000-acre national forest.
     
  
Founded in 1709 as a Port of Entry and fishing village, Beaufort has a rich maritime history. The historic waterfront district along Taylor’s Creek offers visitors the opportunity to dine and shop while enjoying views of feral horses on Carrot Island and boats from all over the world at the Beaufort Docks.
   
For over 200 years the historic coastal community of Southport has guarded the mouth of the Cape Fear River and continues to be the lightkeeper of its history.
   
Front porch of The Highlands Inn
     
  
Outdoor dining area at the Old Edwards Inn & Spa
   
Loretta's Vendetta - furniture, lighting, clothing, art, music and more from the period between 1950 and 1979
   
Basketcase, a shop for custom gift baskets, candles, chocolates, spa and stationery
     
  
Old Parts Bin with Pottery Display, Farmers Hardware
   
Artwalk is a collection of local and regional artists from a wide range of media.
   
Hickory Furniture Mart
     
  
The Firehouse Inn Bed & Breakfast
   
Baker Nick taking fresh baked bread out of the oven at Bracken Mountain Bakery
   
Fresh baked bread at Bracken Mountain Bakery
     
  
Seyl Park, owner of Nali Outdoor Wear
   
Sycamore Cycles
   
Marcus Webb, owner of Looking Glass Outfitters
     
  
Craft and art galleries abound in Brevard
   
Pottery on display at Main Street Gallery, a Co-op organized in 1982 by a talented group of High Country artists and craftspeople. It is owned and operated by the member craftspeople who share in the management, operation, and financing of the gallery. The members are as diverse in their backgrounds as they are in the media they use.
   
Xiaodi Tang, owner of Iago, a jewelry and art gallery
     
  
Fine purses for sale at Iago, jewelry and art gallery
   
Danielle de Ville d'Avray Tester, owner of de Provence et d'ailleurs, a French Gift Boutique on Morris Street in Blowing Rock, North Carolina
   
Guinea Hens on display at de Provence et d'ailleurs, a French Gift Boutique on Morris Street
     
  
View of the Jackson County court house from Main Street
   
Nan Watkins, a local author, is a regular customer at City Lights Book Store in downtown Sylva NC
   
John Peacock, owner of The Killer Creek Company, which specializes in furniture hand-crafted from recycled wood from old barns and buildings in North Carolina
     
  
The Killer Creek Company specializes in furniture hand-crafted from recycled wood from old barns and buildings in North Carolina
   
View of downtown Sylva NC from the steps of the Jackson County Court House