Vintage Swell Designs
Ash, NC
Jeff Brown grew up in Southeastern North Carolina, calling Ocean Isle Beach home. Jeff taught in the Brunswick County and Columbus County schools systems for 10 years before deciding to start his own business making coastal themed art. Earlier pieces used mostly repurposed materials and barnwood, collected from decrepit barns found all around rural Columbus County. Eventually, Jeff evolved into more eco-friendly materials like Aluminum, that could be easily recycled and hold up to the rigors of coastal environments. Jeff is married to Wendy Brown, owner of Mason Dixon, a local boutique and gift store in Shallotte, NC. When they are not both busy managing their businesses, they love to travel with their 9 year old daughter, Allie, and 3 grown boys: Alex, Hunter, and Zachary.