In February 1998, an article published in Wildlife Art Magazine, titled "In Living Color," was written about him, his techniques, sales, and interest in African wildlife. In the spring of 1998, he wrote an article, "What Inspires Me: African Wildlife," for Watercolor Magazine. He was featured in an art exhibition at Studio Open on Folly Beach, from February to May 2007. Kudu Kitu, a boutique in Charleston exhibited Vernon`s paintings and mentioned this exhibit in an interview for the international magazine, Goge Africa, September 2007.
Vernon has displayed his original watercolor paintings at the Charleston Gallery, Tidwell Gallery, African American Art Gallery currently known as Gallery Chuma, Silbers Gallery, and the Avery Research Center. He`s been honored with several one man shows, and numerous group shows. His paintings adorn the walls of professional businesses, and homes throughout the United States and Africa. To this date, he has painted over 800 original watercolor paintings. He maintains his home and studio in Charleston, SC., with his wife Debbie.
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