Bob Timberlake is an internationally acclaimed realist painter and designer. One of his great achievements is his work with the Keep America Beautiful campaign. He owns and runs a gallery in Lexington, NC showcasing his paintings, furniture, and other crafts.
Dereck Whittenburg is perhaps known best for his shot/pass in the final seconds of the 1983 NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship in which teammate Lorenzo Charles grabbed the ball and dunked it as time expired to give NC State one of the great Cinderella stories and truly usher in March Madness.
Whittenburg continues helping NC State University in the role of the Associate AD/Community Relations and Student Support.
Duane Raver began painting at the age of 12. His passion enabled him to continue painting wildlife of which most are fish of the southeastern United States over 80 years later.
His work is so detailed that many wildlife agencies and organizations use his paintings to help identify various species. He passed away on February 15, 2022.