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Capturing Love in Moore County: A Plein Air Journey with Pat McBride
Hello art lovers, February, the month of love, inspires us all to cherish life's most beautiful connections. As a plein air artist, I love to capture these fleeting moments in their natural settings, and what better place to explore than the charming landscapes and intimate nooks of Moore County, North Carolina? Coffee and Connection at Brim in Pinehurst, NC Nestled in The Outpost building , Brim is a popular new cafe in Pinehurst, NC, renowned for its artisan coffee, scratc

Pat McBride
Feb 12 min read


Remembering Richard "Dick" McGowen: A Pinehurst Legend and Life Well-Lived
It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of Richard "Dick" McGowen , who passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 90. A beloved figure in our Pinehurst community, Dick was truly the man, the myth, the legend , and a cherished Pinehurst legend . He embodied the essence of Pinehurst with his ever-present smile and signature mustache. For over 18 years, he and his late wife, Kay McGowen, devoted themselves to running the Limeport Hotel in Coopersburg , Pennsylvania, w

Pat McBride
Jan 162 min read


How Rain Can Spark Creativity: Plein Air Art at Pinehurst’s Sandhills Farmers Market
Despite the recent heavy rains, I refused to let the storm clouds dampen my creative spirit. Instead, I found joy and inspiration right...

Pat McBride
Sep 6, 20252 min read


The Art of Self-Reflection: Creating a Pencil Self-Portrait
an intimate reflection of who I am—done in pencil

Pat McBride
Aug 26, 20251 min read
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