Local Artists
.  The Eastern Shore is the home of many outstanding craftsmen and artists who produce some of the world's finest  duck decoys,  paintings of natures  wildfowl, our unique landscapes and the world famous Chincoteague Ponies.

 
Peter Uprichard is a retired carpenter/house builder, shop teacher, working in flat glass art in his studio-home in Sandford, VA, a small village surrounded by salt marsh & farm fields 3 miles from the Chesapeake Bay. He is also a dedicated organic gardener and a bread maker.  His most recent work in glass is the depiction of native shore birds.   
Island Gallery - Nancy Hogan-Armour
Nancy Hogan Armour has been painting since the age of thirteenand is a self taught painter.  She settled on Chincoteague Island and opened Island Gallery & Gifts in 1981.  Nancy is world known for her
                   paintings of the Chincoteague ponies and pony-swim posters.
Osprey Nest - Kevin McBride

Kevin McBride began painting wildlife at an early age inspired by his love of art and nature.
 He relocated to Chincoteague Island, from his home state of New Jersey and opened The Osprey Nest Art Gallery.  He has devoted his time to painting wildlife professionally.  Kevin's art work has been displayed at many prestigious art shows throughout the country and his originals can be found all over the world.
Chincoteague Native Artist - Jamie Tolbert
Jamie has found great joy in creating works for his family and friends over the last several years and has decided to offer his works to the public for them to enjoy.  He is a self-taught artist and was introduced to painting and art early in life.  He has a love for art that comes from his heart.  It is his desire that the artwork he creates will bring back that good memory or just put a smile on your face.  Jamie spends a great deal of time observing and enjoying the landscape and wildlife of the island in which he lives, as well as focusing local environments. He is proud of his native island heritage and has found a place for himself and his paintings in this small, quaint corner of the world.