Art & Paintings Feature the Mountains & Blue Ridge Parkway

New Book for 2011 with Blue Ridge Mountain Art
Explore North Carolina with artist William Mangum in his new book, North Carolina Beautiful, as he takes you on a journey across the state. It's available beginning June 2011 and benefits organizations in our area that protect the environment including the NC Arboretum and the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation. Six unique sections pay homage to the diversity and beauty of the state with 140 new paintings.

The book will be available for sale at the NC Arboretum, Malaprop's, Mast General Store and the gift shops at Biltmore. Plus, you can purchase online on William Mangum's Web site.

Autumn Glow
"One of the marvelous aspects of driving along the Blue Ridge Parkway is the abundance of inspiration that is around every turn. That was literally the case when I came across this amazing vista in October."
-William Mangum

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Majestic Byway
"The Linn Cove Viaduct is an engineering marvel providing amazing views of the mountains and allowing visitors to share the journey along America’s favorite drive."
-William Mangum

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Renewed Spirits
"Rising to nearly 6000 feet Grandfather Mountain is the backdrop of this idyllic setting. Just outside of Linville. it is the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Its profile is one of the most recognizable and inspiring."
-William Mangum

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Butterfly Mountain
"Butterflies dance among the wildflowers adding beauty and grace to the many flower strewn meadows nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains."
-William Mangum

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Summer Cascade
"Dry Falls just outside Highlands, NC is aptly named. A short easy path guides you behind the water fall where you can view the 75-foot curtain of rushing water without getting wet!"
-William Mangum

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About William Mangum
William (Bill) Mangum is one of the most popular and respected artists in North Carolina. From the Outer Banks to the mountains, his North Carolina art showcases the beauty of the state. Starting with a 59-cent tray of watercolors, Bill has produced more than 3,000 art originals — all drawn from his thirty-two years of travels throughout North Carolina and abroad. From the Cape Hatteras shore line to the breath taking Linville Falls, North Carolina’s unique bounty of subject matter has afforded this native son a lifetime of extraordinary themes. Bill has self-published over 300 paintings as limited edition art prints. More than 50,000 of his works have made their way into private and corporate collections! Today six books celebrate Bill’s diverse painting style as he celebrates life through art.

At his North Carolina art gallery in Greensboro, and in their online store, you’ll find an array of Bill’s newest original art paintings. Six to eight original paintings are published into limited edition art prints each year. Bill’s paintings have been reproduced into a variety of stylish gift items. You’ll find everything from note cards to entertaining puzzles that feature his extraordinary artwork.