Wake Smiles

LXCL:Yellow house on the sound in coastal North Carolina

Soundside House (North Carolina)

LXCL:atmospheric evening image

Dusty Road

LXCL:Fisherman on lake side in California

California Fishing

LXCL:atomospheric evening image

Late Evening

LXCL:Small girl and dog looking over the water in Monhegan, Maine

Lookout (Monhegan Island, Maine)

LXCL:Single sailboat keeling over with wind

Keeling

LXCL:View over the cliffs on Monhegan, Maine

Cliffside (Monhegan, Maine)

LXCL:Late sunlight reflections in Monhegan, Maine

Heavy Turf

LXCL:Bright landscape with flower farm

Flower Farm

LXCL:Atomospheric evening, tide going out

Outgoing Tide

LXCL:Evening waves and ocean spray

Breaking Waves (Monhegan, Maine)

LXCL:Small Girl with hat and dress

Dressed Up

LXCL:Monochromatic, couple embracing cliffside in Monhegan, Maine

Embrace (Monhegan, Maine)

LXCL:Vase of flowers with red and orange flowers (1 of 2)

Flowers 1

LXCL:Vase of flowers with red and orange flowers (2 of 2)

Flowers 2

LXCL:winter scene in North East US

North East Winter

LXCL:stone bridge in North Carolina

Stone Bridge Umstead Park

LXCL:Night scene with the moon over a beach

Moonlight

LXCL:A heron perched on a log at Lassiter Mill (Raleigh, NC)

Fishing, Lassiter Mill

LXCL:Looking out from the top of the cliffs towards the water in Monhegan, Maine

Monhegan Island (Maine)

LXCL:Two children on a North Carolina beach

Exploring

LXCL:Vertical orientation, atmospheric snow scene

Early Alpine Snow

LXCL:horizonal landscape scene blues and greens

Blue Ridge Mountains

LXCL:House, bikes and colorful clothesline in Monhegan Island, Maine

Monhegan Clothesline (Monhegan, Maine)

LXCL:Lanscape image at the bottom of the Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon

LXCL:Single tree in frame

Tree, Umstead Park

LXCL:Winter scene with lone tree

Winter

LXCL:Active fish house activity in Monhegan Island, Maine

Fish House, Monhegan, Maine

LXCL:Bright cloudy sky with waves breaking on a sandy beach

Breaking Waves (North Carolina)

LXCL:Close Up with Water Lilly Flowers

Water Lillies

LXCL:Two children with a Hot Wheel

Mini Wheels

LXCL:atmospheric snowy scene with road

Snowy Road 1

LXCL:Lone paddler on a big lake

Paddling

Snowy Road 2

LXCL:Small evening landscape scene

Sunset, Manana Island

LXCL:Small tree, one of two

Tree 1

LXCL:Three kayakers on Crabtree Creek

Upper Crabtree Creek

LXCL:Small tree, two of two

Tree 2

LXCL:Dulcimer Dan playing for a crowd in Moore Square, Raleigh

Jamming/Dulcimer Dan

LXCL:horizontal landscape scene

North East

LXCL:evening scene, Monhegan Island

Monhegan Island 2 (Maine)

LXCL:Sledding in Fletcher Park, Raleigh NC

Sledding, Fletcher Park

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Abstract 1

LXCL:View over the cliffs a\on Monhegan Island

Cliffside Flowers, Monhegan Island

LXCL:Tulip Tree

Tulip Tree

LXCL:small, horizontal, Breaking waves

Breaking, Monhegan Island

Jam Session, Moore Sqaure

LXCL:Three trees in sequence

Three Trees

LXCL:Hammer dulcimer next to a window

Window Side Dulcimer

LXCL:Autumnal trees

Autumn Trees

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, We hope this message finds you well. We wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for your participation in our recent silent auction. While we regret to inform you that you were not the winning bidder for the item(s) you selected, please know that your support and generosity have not gone unnoticed. Your contribution plays a vital role in helping us continue our mission and make a difference. You can always support our cause in other ways by donating, volunteering, or attending any of our upcoming fundraiser events (We will be celebrating our 25th Anniversary on 9/24/2026!) Thank you again for your participation, Warm regards, Dr. Knox McMillan &amp; Family Sommer Wisher, RDH, BSCEO, Wake Smilessommer@wakesmiles.org

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, We are thrilled to announce that you are the winning bidder for the item(s) you selected in our Art Benefit Auction! Your generosity and support are greatly appreciated, and we couldn&#39;t be more delighted to have you as a winner. We will be contacting you to get your painting your way! If you have any questions or need assistance, don&#39;t hesitate to contact us. Once again, thank you for your participation and for helping us make a difference at Wake Smiles! Warm regards, Dr. Knox McMillan and Family -and- Sommer Wisher, RDH, BSCEO, Wake Smilessommer@wakesmiles.org

Wake Smiles Art BenefitWatercolors by Knox McMillan<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1761763336/wysiwyg/qk0q5r3pu4z2oqqout8s.jpg" style="width:217px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" /> About The ArtistFor more than four decades, Dr. C. Knox McMillan has balanced his love of art, nature, and service to others. Originally from Wilson, NC, and trained at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. McMillan served as a Navy periodontist before opening his Raleigh private practice right here in the Meredith Woods Office Building—his professional home for over 30 years. <img style="margin-left:0px;margin-top:0px;opacity:0.4;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />Though he discovered watercolor painting later in life, his fascination with light, texture, and the subtle surprises of the medium quickly grew into a lifelong pursuit. Drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of North Carolina, the rugged coasts of Maine, and even urban moments in New York City, his work captures both serenity and spontaneity. Each piece reflects an artist who sees the world with gratitude and curiosity. This retrospective collection features 40–50 original watercolors, each lovingly matted and framed. The exhibition honors not only Dr. McMillan’s creative journey but also his commitment to caring for his community. Supporting Wake SmilesAll proceeds from artwork sales will benefit Wake Smiles, a free community dental clinic and 501(c)3 in Raleigh serving uninsured adults in Wake County. Founded in 2001 with Dr. McMillan as a co-founder and original Task Force Chair, Wake Smiles plays a vital role in improving public health in Wake County by providing free dental care to low-income, uninsured adults who would otherwise go without treatment. Because oral health is closely tied to overall well-being, their work helps prevent serious conditions like heart disease and diabetes. As the only clinic in the area dedicated to this mission, Wake Smiles restores not only healthy smiles but also dignity and confidence to those they serve. Your support helps bring both smiles and health to our neighbors. If you have any questions please email <a href="mailto:jennifer.s.mcmillan@gmail.com" target="_blank">jennifer.s.mcmillan@gmail.com</a>. **A huge thank you to Stacey Chapman with The Centerpiece, who provided custom framing for these pieces. Check them out at www.thecenterpiece.com!<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1763655516/wysiwyg/fbnbzhy58xpopmaz1jcn.png" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" /> Donations to Wake Smiles are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. These original paintings have no fair market value; only the framing (valued at approximately $50 per painting) reduces the deductible portion of your gift.

Wake Smiles

Wake Smiles' Art Benefit

Soundside House (North Carolina)

$200

Dusty Road

$100

California Fishing

$400

Late Evening

$100

Lookout (Monhegan Island, Maine)

$300

Keeling

$100

Cliffside (Monhegan, Maine)

$200

Heavy Turf

$200

Flower Farm

$200

Outgoing Tide

$100

Breaking Waves (Monhegan, Maine)

$200

Dressed Up

$200

Embrace (Monhegan, Maine)

$100

Flowers 1

$200

Flowers 2

$200

North East Winter

$200

Stone Bridge Umstead Park

$300

Moonlight

$400

Fishing, Lassiter Mill

$300

Monhegan Island (Maine)

$300