z_Bill Doherty Prints

Bill Doherty has been making photographs since the early 1970s, when his father gave him a used Zeiss Ikon, Contessa 35mm camera. That was the beginning of a love affair with photography that continues today. While his primary occupation is that of a CAD designer for an architectural company in Raleigh, NC, Bill's abstract and photographic work is exhibited in galleries in Raleigh and he and his work has been featured in regional and national magazines. As a lifelong pipe smoker, he melded his two loves in the creation of this series of pipe prints, evocative of mid-20th century advertising, Pop art, 1930s WPA-style works and other 20th century influences. Artistic grounding aside, they're just really cool. Here's a picture of three in the corner of Sykes' office, and three more hanging in our meeting room.