Meet Artistic Photographer Wayne Boyland July 8, 2005

Works of artistic photographer Wayne Boyland are featured this month at Cameron Perks Coffeehouse, a popular artist venue and favorite gathering spot of business and community groups from all over the DC Metro area. A meet-the-artist reception will be held this Friday, July 8, from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm, hosted by Cameron Perks? owner, Mike Fleming. Cameron Perks Coffeehouse is located in Cameron Station at 4911 Brenman Park Drive, Alexandria.

Through his artistry, Wayne Boyland captures the magnetic intensity of a moment. His work features iconic, colorfully rich flowers and plants, as well as striking impressions of light and night visions. He offers his work through Cracked Pot Studios, which specializes in art for residential and commercial décor.

With a degree in horticulture technology, a love for gardening, and an inspiration for writing beautiful poetry, Boyland is a multitalented, passionate artist. Fans of his work will want to follow his creative path, as his future projects will continue to include not only magnificent photography, but mixed, collaborative works as well.

Cameron Perks Coffeehouse, and especially its owner, Mike Fleming, have been described by customers as ?the heartbeat of the community.? Since opening the coffeehouse in November, 2003, Fleming has bonded personally with members of the Cameron Station and Alexandria communities. His customers now come from all over the Washington, DC Metro area, for the experience of spending time with him in his comfortable gathering place. For Fleming, who has an enormously positive appreciation for people, Cameron Perks is ?more than a coffee shop.? In October 2004, the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce recognized Cameron Perks as Alexandria's 2004 "Hospitality Business of the Year.?

Fleming has a special appreciation for artists and hosts an exhibit of an individual artist?s work each month. In this way, he has launched several emerging artists who have subsequently enjoyed continued success. Last spring, he organized the first Art in the Park event in Cameron Station, which was held on May 21, featuring 32 artists.

For more information about Friday?s artist reception, contact Mike Fleming at Cameron Perks Coffeehouse, 703-461-6900, or mike@cameronperks.com. For information about Wayne Boyland?s photographic art and Cracked Pot Studios, contact Cindy Engquist at 703-915-6410, or cindy@allaboutyoucentral.com.