Landscapes

“Blue Ridge Haze”
4×8, oil on panel, mounted to 11×15” upcycled cabinet door

Exhibitions:
Feb 2026: “Lost and Found” , Ashe County Arts, West Jefferson, NC

“Carolina Marsh I”
5×9, oil on 11×15” upcycled cabinet door

“Give Me Hope”, Christine Dryden
16×20, oil on gallery-wrapped canvas, unframed

The landscape of the NC mountains is a frequent subject of my work and my "Road Trip" series featuring the breathtaking views of the High Country, as encountered on my frequent drives to Ashe County. The mountains rising up ahead never cease to inspire me.

Original Oil on Panel, 12×16
framed in gold plein air frame

Recent Exhibitions:
Dec 2025 - Jan 2026: Small Works Show, Christ Church Gallery, Charlotte, NC

Original Oil on Canvas, 11×14
gallery-wrapped canvas

Recent Exhibitions:
Dec 2025 - Jan 2026: Small Works Show, Christ Church Gallery, Charlotte, NC

Original Oil on Panel, 6×8
framed in gold plein air frame

Recent Exhibitions:
Dec 2025 - Jan 2026: Small Works Show, Christ Church Gallery, Charlotte, NC

A late afternoon scene from an October drive down Highway 194, in Todd, NC.

Original Oil on Canvas, 24x24
gallery-wrapped canvas

Recent Exhibitions:
Oct 2025: Christ Church Gallery, Charlotte, NC

A late afternoon scene from an October drive down Highway 421, in Ashe County, NC.

Original Oil on Canvas, 24x24
gallery-wrapped canvas

Recent Exhibitions:
Oct 2025: Christ Church Gallery, Charlotte, NC

Original Oil on Canvas, 48×48
gallery-wrapped canvas

Blue Ridge Mountains, NC

Recent Exhibitions:
Oct 2025: Christ Church Gallery, Charlotte, NC
Sept 2025: StudioWorks Gallery Featured Artist, Charlotte, NC

Original Oil on Canvas, 24x24
gallery-wrapped canvas

A view of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Cherokee, NC. Painted during the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in 2024 in recognition of the heartbreak and resilience of NC mountain communities.

Recent Exhibitions:
Oct 2025: Christ Church Gallery, Charlotte, NC

Original Oil on Canvas, 24x24
gallery-wrapped canvas

A view of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Cherokee, NC. Painted during the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in 2024 in recognition of the heartbreak and resilience of NC mountain communities.

Recent Exhibitions:
Oct 2025: Christ Church Gallery, Charlotte, NC

View of Blue Ridge Mountains from NC mountain cabin

Original Oil on Canvas, 18x24
gallery-wrapped canvas

Recent Exhibitions:
Oct 2025: Christ Church Gallery, Charlotte, NC

“High Hopes”, 36x48, Christine Dryden
original oil on gallery-wrapped canvas

recent exhibitions: Novant Presbyterian Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, 2024 More Info

“Already Are Home”
16x20, original oil on canvas panel
framed in gold floater frame

“Baldwin Reflections”, Christine Dryden
36x36, original oil on gallery-wrapped canvas

Early evening drive in Ashe County, NC, after a storm.

Recent Exhibitions:
July 2026: O’Brien Gallery Summer Show, Greensboro, NC
Sept 2025, Catalyst Solo Show, Charlotte
August 2025, Carolina Art Show, Wilmington
Dec 2024, Novant Presbyterian Medical Center (More Info)

“The Start of Superior Journeys”
16x20, original oil on canvas
framed in gold floater frame

Road Trip Series

“If We Should Meet Again”
20x20, original oil on gallery-wrapped canvas
unframed

Recent Exhibitions:
Sept 2025, Catalyst Solo Show, Charlotte
May 2025, Mint Museum, “Guilding The Mint” exhibition of the Guild of Charlotte Artists May 2024, Midwood Home Tour

“Summer Shower”
20x20, original oil on gallery-wrapped canvas
unframed

Recent Exhibitions:
Sept 2025, Catalyst Solo Show, Charlotte
2024, Avance Care, Raleigh

“October in the Queen City”, 36x36
original oil on gallery-wrapped canvas

From Charlotte Skyline series

Recent Exhibitions:
Feb 2026, Featured Artist, Charlotte Studio Arts, Charlotte
Sept 2025, Catalyst Solo Show, Charlotte
May-Dec 2024, Novant Presbyterian Medical Center (More Info)

“Morning in the Marsh”
12x12, Original Oil on Gallery-Wrapped Canvas
by Christine Dryden

Recent Exhibitions:
Feb 2025: Myers Park Presbyterian Art Auction, Charlotte, NC
Sept 2025: Catalyst Solo Show, Charlotte, NC

“Regal”, 48x48
original oil on gallery-wrapped canvas

From Charlotte Skyline series

Recent Exhibition: Myers Park United Methodist Church More Info

Original oil on gallery-wrapped canvas, 20x20

Exhibited in “Out of the Blue” show, April 2024, Florence Thomas Gallery, West Jefferson, NC

Now available at StudioWorks Gallery, Charlotte

“Spring at the South Fork”
7.25x7.25, oil on 12.75” upcycled cabinet door

Exhibitions:
Feb 2026: “Lost and Found” , Ashe County Arts, West Jefferson, NC
Dec 2024: Florence Thomas Art School, West Jefferson, NC

“Wilkes Ascent”, Christine Dryden
16×20, oil on cradled wood panel, unframed

The landscape of the NC mountains is a frequent subject of my work and the "Entering Wilkes" is the first in my "Road Trip" series featuring the breathtaking views of the High Country, as encountered on my frequent drives to Ashe County. The mountains rising up ahead never cease to inspire me.

recent exhibitions: Christ Church Gallery, Dec 2024-Jan 2025. More Info

“Road Trip”, 10x10, original oil on canvas
framed in gold floater frame

Available at StudioWorks Gallery, Charlotte.
Previously shown at Florence Thomas Gallery, West Jefferson, NC

This painting, created in 2020 during my #the100dayproject, was the first of what became my “Road Trip” series of mountain road scenes.

“Beaver Creek School Road”
12×12, oil on canvas
gallery-wrapped canvas

A late-day view of the Beaver Creek area of West Jefferson, NC.

Available at 2025 Myers Park Presbyterian Art Auction.

“Ashe Shadow”
18x24, oil on canvas
framed in gold floater frame

Available at StudioWorks Gallery, Charlotte

Original Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas, 10x10

A scene from the entrance of YMCA’s Camp Harrison in Boomer, NC, site of many magical weeks for many Charlotte families.

Past Exhibitions: Midwood Home Tour, May 2024.

‘Bold”, 12x12
original oil on gallery-wrapped canvas
unframed, wired and ready to hang

Available at StudioWorks Gallery, Charlotte

“Hive”, 36x36
original oil on gallery-wrapped canvas

From Charlotte Skyline series

This painting is reserved for inclusion in the Myers Park Foundation’s 2024 Art For The Park Auction. Interested in purchasing before the show? Please contact Christine.