"I am fascinated with the fleeting light at day’s end because its drama and color changes so quickly,” says Jennifer Smith Rogers. “It is the most dramatic time of day because you get the highest contrast between light and dark. I am also intrigued by nighttime. Trying to capture the natural light of the moon, the artificial lights of the storefronts, lanterns and streetlights is both challenging and enthralling.”...
Chris Williams, A Simple Tree Custom Picture Framing's production manager, joined the family-owned business about three years ago. His interest in woodworking led to taking classes at Trident Technical College. Although the woodworking program got cancelled, Chris was hooked and devoted himself to learning about the framing business, using power tools and understanding the day-to-day business operations of the busy frame shop. "I saw it as an opportunity to...
Born in Amityville, New York, Nancy Hoerter grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art from Auburn University. Thereafter, she spent several years working as an award-winning designer and art director. Nancy has studied with several nationally-acclaimed impressionists, including Ted Goerschner, Kim English and Ovanes Berberian. She continues to develop and enhance her art through regular classes with Elizabeth Bronson, ASMA (McClellanville, SC), painting trips...
"I believe that a painting should be like an oasis. It should be something that can lift the spirit and transport the viewer into a tranquil place away from everyday cares. It should say something about the artist and their view of the world. I also believe that the viewer should be able to feel the artist’s energy and see the process of painting. The combined use of palette...
"I enjoy a plein air painting group on Wednesdays with women who have guided me on my path to becoming a painter. I adore them. I am a little unnerved with the prospect of my work out there to be previewed by all. I started painting...
