Pitchforking for Flounder on the Barrier Islands
A beloved storyteller and artist come together.
The most inspiring moments in my writing life have never come from awards or deadlines, but from the people I meet along the way — the chefs, the creatives, the entrepreneurs, and lovers of life, our watermen who rise with the tides, and our artists who see beauty where the rest of us might pass by. They are the ones who give my work its heartbeat, reminding me that stories are everywhere, waiting to be noticed.
This story brings together two of my most admired Lowcountry figures — the late writer and sportsman Pierre McGowan and artist, the beloved Doug Corkern of Bluffton. I’ve read and collected every book Pierre ever wrote and have been fortunate to work with Doug over the years, but I never imagined I would one day own one of his pieces.
To see it there on Christmas morning was deeply moving — a gift from someone who truly understands my love of art and recognizes Doug’s remarkable ability to capture the faces of everyday people and let them live on, long after the moment has passed. I am so grateful for such a thoughtful and meaningful gift, one I will cherish always.
Here is sportsman Pierre McGowan’s remarkable story.
