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What began as a gift to a friend has evolved into a major art release to benefit wildlife habitat conservation in North Carolina.
Renowned artist and designer Bob Timberlake was simply doing something nice when he painted “A Resting Place,” depicting blind #6 at Camp Bryan Farms in Eastern North Carolina, for decorated conservationist Eddie Bridges. Overwhelmed by the painting’s beauty, Bridges suggested that it should be shared with other outdoor enthusiasts and conservationists. Timberlake agreed but stipulated that proceeds from the release benefit the conservation efforts of the North Carolina Wildlife Habitat Foundation, which Bridges founded.
Bridges is the only person in America that has received four national conservation awards. He was also the founder of the N.C. Wildlife Endowment Fund and Lifetime License program during his time as a N.C. Wildlife Resource Commissioner. The various programs he has proposed and helped develop have now raised more than $165 million. Additionally, he proposed the N.C. Waterfowl Stamp program and the N.C. Tax Check-off box. These programs have generated over $5 million each for conservation efforts in the state.
A “Sportsman’s Series” is Timberlake’s first wildlife themed release. It features three original creations including “A Resting Place,” the first limited edition of a collector’s set that will culminate with the release of a companion print in Fall 2015. This project will be the single largest habitat project to date for the foundation and will involve multiple conservation organizations across the state.
Timberlake’s work has been exhibited around the world and the artist has exhibited four times with his mentor, Andrew Wyeth. His gallery is in Lexington, N.C.
For more information, contact the Bob Timberlake Gallery at 800.244.0095 or the North Carolina Wildlife Habitat Foundation at 336.375.4994.