By Meredith McBrideJun 15, 2023 FEATURE: Preserving a Picturesque America: PAPA’s Commitment to Saving Natural and Historic Places Through Art Scott “Doc” Varn set out for a hike at Yosemite National Park with the essentials—food, water, and a 28-pound book....
By Stephanie Allen Special to Free TimesFeb 22, 2024 To South Carolina native Scott “Doc” Varn, cutting an image out of a book is an inexcusable offense. His nonprofit, Preserving a Picturesque America, wouldn’t exist without this so-called act of sacrilege. A...
Premieres on PBS Stations Beginning February 24 Explore America’s Hidden Treasures and National Wonders Through the Lens of a 19th Century Travelogue For more than a decade, Scott (“Doc”) Varn, who makes his home in western North Carolina, has dedicated his talent and...
Chimney Rock – Posted on May 6, 2021 In 1870, artist Harry Fenn trekked 80 miles along the French Broad River to sketch and document 12 beautiful natural places for the publication Picturesque America. This month, two artists are following in his footsteps to recreate...
French Broad – Artist and conservationist Scott “Doc” Varn aims to preserve national and historic places, including our own French Broad river, through the power of art. Posted on May 18, 2021 by Abi Cole Varn is the founder of Preserving a Picturesque...
Artist visits Peekskill on cross-country quest to preserve nature through history Posted on October 13, 2022 by By Regina Clarkin A challenging comment from his 11-year-old son propelled Scott Varn on an exploration that has taken him around the country in an effort...
