Lamar Whidbee

Lamar Whidbee, born and raised in the town of Hertford, North Carolina, embarked on a unique journey that evolved from a collegiate football career to the world of visual art. After receiving a football scholarship at Winston-Salem State University and transferring to North Carolina Central University, his path took an artistic turn.

During his undergraduate years, Lamar found mentorship under Dr. Beverly McIver, igniting his passion for art. His academic pursuits led to an MFA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a License in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from North Carolina State University.

As an artist and educator, Lamar shared his insights in middle schools and colleges. Beyond his professional life, he's a husband and a father of two.

Lamar channels his creative energy into art that explores mental health and parenting, employing mediums like oil, acrylic, charcoal, and graphite to convey the depth of human emotions.

Today, Lamar Whidbee approaches the contemporary art scene, using his craft to spark conversations on mental health and parenting, offering profound insights into the human experience.