Sherry Thurston, artist and teacher, is well-known for her depictions of Topsail Island. She is owner of Thurston Art Gallery.

Here on this site, you will find paintings and photographs of Topsail Island.

Sherry Williams Thurston is a prominent North Carolina artist, especially well-known along the Carolina Coast. From her gallery, open for the past three decades in the scenic fishing village of Sneads Ferry, she has gained acclaim for her wide variety of works in various artistic media. Her trademark-a depiction of watermen’s' boots, are known in eastern North Carolina as “Sneads Ferry Sneakers."

"Topsail Island is a 26-mile (41.8 km) long barrier island off the coast of North Carolina, USA just south of Camp Lejeune, the Bogue Banks, and the Outer Banks. It contains the communities of North Topsail Beach, Surf City and Topsail Beach. Along with its thick maritime forests, Topsail Island is also a sanctuary for sea turtles. It is known for its beautiful beaches. The island is split between Pender County and Onslow County with the northern portion of the island being in Onslow County and the southern portion being in Pender County."

Visit our store which is open on Saturdays 10am to 5pm all year. We are celebrating 29 years in business. Sherry Thurston is a full time art teacher in the public schools of Onslow County and also teaches private art lessons afterschool for those who are interested.