Art News
Artist Spotlight: Jennifer Smith Rogers July 01 2013
"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.”...Behind the Scenes with Chris Williams June 28 2013
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...Artist Spotlight: Nancy Hoerter June 21 2013
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...Guest Blogger: Sidney Wagner of Eclectic Design Group on Current Trends in Framing June 18 2013
We are thrilled to welcome this month's guest blogger and interior designer, Sidney Wagner of Eclectic Design Group who just recently opened her interior design center and retail showroom on Coleman Boulevard in Mt. Pleasant, SC. Sidney is writing about current trends in custom picture framing: "If you are a design enthusiast or just enjoy perusing the pages of shelter magazines and/or Pinterest, you have probably realized that the current trends in art are more...Artist Spotlight: Mark Kelvin Horton June 05 2013
"I am particularly fascinated with the effects of light and weather upon the landscape." Mark Kelvin Horton paints beyond a literal interpretation of a scene to portray nature in a way that reflects his own ideas and sensibilities while capturing the spirit, color and changing light of a place. Born and raised in rural North Carolina, Mark Kelvin Horton graduated from East Carolina University School of Art in 1983 and moved...Call for Entries: Garden of Dreams Art Competition 2013 May 29 2013
I came across this very interesting art competition: Garden of Dreams Art Competition presented by Magnolia Plantation and the Charleston Artist Guild. Competition Criteria: All entries must be original works depicting a scene at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, in the style of the Charleston Renaissance (namely William Posey Silva, Elizabeth O’Neill Verner, Alfred Hutty, Alice Ravenel Huger Smith, Anna Heyward Taylor, etc) Entry Fee: $25 for the 1st entry and $15 for any...Artist Spotlight: Alice Ann Dobbin May 28 2013
"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...Artist Spotlight: Ann Balzac Keane May 21 2013
"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...Artist Spotlight: Laurie Meyer May 16 2013
“I am thankful to be blessed with the opportunity to do something I love. Painting has been part of me since I was a child and I still live for the artistic journey. I love rich color and textural strokes painted with gesture and spontaneity. I seek interesting designs with playful shadow structures in my street scenes and rich natural colors in my landscapes. Capturing light is a...Save the Date for Piccolo Spoleto May 24 - June 9 May 08 2013
Save the date for the Piccolo Spoleto 29th Annual Juried Art Exhibition coordinated by the Charleston Artist Guild and sponsored by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs. This year's exhibition kicks off on May 24th and runs through June 7th and will showcase works of South Carolina artists. Open daily from 8:30am-5pm. Awards Reception will be on June 2nd from 5-7pm at the Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting...Kind Words from Betty Anglin Smith of Smith Killian Fine Art May 07 2013
We are very fortunate to work with Charleston's leading artists. Thank you to Betty Anglin Smith of Smith Killian Fine Art for her kind words! "I have been dealing with Carol and A Simple Tree Custom Picture Framing for over a year and have found them to be both very professional and eager to accommodate all my framing needs…their prices, quality of frames and turnaround time are all excellent…there are 4 artists...North Charleston Art Walk May 8 2013 May 07 2013
On Wednesday, May 8, from 5-8pm, take a stroll down East Montague Avenue and participate in the North Charleston Arts Festival's North Charleston Art Walk. Stroll through businesses, restaurants, and salons to see works by local artists and fine craft artisans representing a variety of styles, subjects, and mediums. Charleston-based Hawaiian steel guitar trio, Olu’ Olu’, will be rockin’ vintage tunes and stylish originals throughout the evening. Violin and accordion...
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