Artist Cameron McIntyre’s work has always struck me as gifted, thoughtful, and well-representative of the natural beauty that surrounds us. He and I have been contemplating an exhibition and sale together for years, with the hopes of giving decoy and fine art appreciators a chance to experience his work first-hand. I knew immediately that he was going to pour his heart into the work. Creating a catalog, organizing the event, and preparing for the sale of his art—all on top of our busy auction schedule—was no small undertaking, but when you have an opportunity to produce an exhibition by an artist like Cameron, you know it will be well worth it.

Throughout the year, I could sense the intensity of his effort. Every time we spoke, he was working as hard as ever, spending every day in his shop. I had a feeling it was going to come together beautifully. That sense was reinforced as collectors and friends from around the country began calling Guyette and Deeter with questions about the show and expressing their excitement. “Portrait of a Farm” had momentum before we were even able to advertise it. 

My connection to Cameron goes beyond art. He and I built a friendship around shared experiences—raising our boys, watching them grow into hunters and fishermen, and appreciating the gifts of nature along the way. That bond has deepened my understanding of his work. His paintings and carvings are not simply representations of landscapes or waterfowl; they are an extension of a life lived close to the land and the water, of mornings in the marsh, of seasons marked by migration and harvest.

The Eastern Shore of Virginia is central to Cameron’s story, and this exhibition reflects the deep roots he has planted there. Two decades ago, he and his wife Adele purchased a farm—a place that embodies everything he dreamed of as a boy: marshes, fields, and flocks of waterfowl filling the skies. That farm is not just where his family lives; it is the wellspring of his creativity.

“Portrait of a Farm” is the culmination of a year’s worth of work, but in truth, the exhibition represents much more than that. This portfolio is the expression of decades of carving, painting, observing, and living in sync with the land. Each piece in the show carries the quiet weight of place and memory. It is art that reaches beyond simple depiction, striving instead to distill essence—to interpret, rather than record.

It has been an honor for me, both personally and professionally, to help bring this exhibition to life at Guyette & Deeter. I am proud to share Cameron’s vision with the collectors, sportsmen, and friends who will gather here. His work reminds us of the way an artist’s devotion and observant eye can turn a farm into a portrait of life itself.
    - Jon Deeter