MEET THE ARTISTS OF THE ART GUILD OF DANIEL ISLAND
Susan Bauknight, Artist
As a student of the arts, Susan has evolved her technique by experiencing classes in Art History from Emory University, a Japanese Sumi-e class from The University of Akron and the privilege of working with a group on portraiture. These classes shaped her techniques in watercolor, oils and acrylics. Susan holds a strong preference for Golden Open Acrylics
Susan holds an Honorary Lifetime Membership for establishing programs for children by the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers.
Susan is a foiunding member of the Daniel Island Art Guild and is currently on the board of the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers.
Susan holds an Honorary Lifetime Membership for establishing programs for children by the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers.
Susan is a foiunding member of the Daniel Island Art Guild and is currently on the board of the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers.
Anemones
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Flower Power
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Bitter-sweet
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H. Scott Cushing, Photographer and Graphic Artist
H. Scott Cushing is a published photographer and graphic artist. Many of his designs have been reproduced for the gift industry and sold in national retail stores.
The many incarnations of Scott Cushing run the gamut from student, athlete, hippie, Navy seaman, Scuba enthusiast & traveler, husband, father, friend and artist. During the course of these incarnations he has lived in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Florida, South Carolina, Westchester and traveled through the Caribbean and Europe.
His love of the beach and ocean took him on long summer rides to Jones Beach on Long Island in NY. When he married he settled just 10 miles from Jones Beach and over the past 30 years has photographed that beach as well as other areas on Long Island.
"I believe I have a unique view of the world and try to portray that through my photography. I believe that in some way, though subtle, I tell the story of my life and times through my art. At times peaceful and serene at others frenetic and disordered. My life has brought me many places and I have met many interesting people all of whom have influenced the eyes through which I view the world and create my work. The solitude of the beach, the Rorschach appearance of the clouds and the vibrant colors of fall on Long Island represent some of the stories and sensations I experience and draw upon for inspiration."
My abstracts are an area in which I use vibrant color and repetition as the major design element. Through the digital process my images are created with ultimate flexibility and intense manipulation.
Visit his website at www.hscushing.com
The many incarnations of Scott Cushing run the gamut from student, athlete, hippie, Navy seaman, Scuba enthusiast & traveler, husband, father, friend and artist. During the course of these incarnations he has lived in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Florida, South Carolina, Westchester and traveled through the Caribbean and Europe.
His love of the beach and ocean took him on long summer rides to Jones Beach on Long Island in NY. When he married he settled just 10 miles from Jones Beach and over the past 30 years has photographed that beach as well as other areas on Long Island.
"I believe I have a unique view of the world and try to portray that through my photography. I believe that in some way, though subtle, I tell the story of my life and times through my art. At times peaceful and serene at others frenetic and disordered. My life has brought me many places and I have met many interesting people all of whom have influenced the eyes through which I view the world and create my work. The solitude of the beach, the Rorschach appearance of the clouds and the vibrant colors of fall on Long Island represent some of the stories and sensations I experience and draw upon for inspiration."
My abstracts are an area in which I use vibrant color and repetition as the major design element. Through the digital process my images are created with ultimate flexibility and intense manipulation.
Visit his website at www.hscushing.com
"Tree"
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"Martini Madness"
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"Shem Creek"
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Joyce Erb, Artist
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Joyce is a lawyer turned oil painter who has made her home on Daniel Island since 2014. Her journey from practicing attorney to artist was gradual and unexpected, yet every twist and turn of her life experience, including her move from the New York City area to Charleston, has informed her artistic passion and her style as a painter.
After growing up in the charming port town of Annapolis, Maryland, Joyce went to law school in Boston and ultimately lived and worked in the New York City area for most of her life. When she settled in Charleston, her artwork took an inspired leap forward. “I find the artistic community in Charleston incredibly stimulating. The abundance of galleries and artists contribute to a palpable creative atmosphere in this town.” Joyce’s inspirations include the sea, architecture, interiors, florals and still life. On any given day, her work as a painter may involve watching an individual magnolia blossom develop from the day before, tracking the day’s shadows as they move across a clump of trees, or observing the color of light in the marsh change from afternoon till evening. "I don't know how else to describe this aspect of painting other than as an amazing luxury." “I have met so many special people along this part of my journey, but two in particular stand out for their support and encouragement. I owe much to Charleston artist Leslie Pratt-Thomas for her generous instruction. And I am proud to be a member of the devoted cadre of students mentored by Laurie Meyer. Both Leslie and Laurie have been superb teachers and are treasured friends.” Joyce is a member of the Daniel Island Artist Guild, the Mount Peasant Artist Guild, and is an exhibiting member of the Charleston Artist Guild. Her work is available at the Charleston Artist Guild Gallery at 160 East Bay Street downtown and through her web site at JoyceErb.com. She lives with her family on Daniel Island. |
Daniel Island Walk
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Sunday Afternoon on Upper King
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Magnolia Glow
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Peter Finger, Artist and Photographer
Peter grew up in the shadows of the Catskill Mountains in Upstate New York. He started painting in his teens and was influenced by the artists of the Hudson River School who painted the wild landscapes of New England in the early 19th Century. Finger would trace the steps of these romantic painters and create his own interpretation of the scenes.
While studying fine art and art education in college, Finger would continue his Catskill Mountain journeys , now armed with a camera. Photography soon played a critical role in his development as an artist. His Super-realistic paintings were based on his photographs and were quickly sought after by collectors, corporations and galleries. Upon graduation he quickly landed an art teaching job.
While still teaching he worked as a photojournalist, workshop leader and artist. Fast forward after years of teaching and several years at Apple Computer, he opened his own fine art photography business. Along with his corporate photography, he still makes time to create digital fine art prints and one of a kind embellished giclee prints.
Peter lives on Daniel Island and has recently built a new studio for both painting and photography. Please visit my website at www.peterfingerartist.com and www.peterfingerweddings.com
While studying fine art and art education in college, Finger would continue his Catskill Mountain journeys , now armed with a camera. Photography soon played a critical role in his development as an artist. His Super-realistic paintings were based on his photographs and were quickly sought after by collectors, corporations and galleries. Upon graduation he quickly landed an art teaching job.
While still teaching he worked as a photojournalist, workshop leader and artist. Fast forward after years of teaching and several years at Apple Computer, he opened his own fine art photography business. Along with his corporate photography, he still makes time to create digital fine art prints and one of a kind embellished giclee prints.
Peter lives on Daniel Island and has recently built a new studio for both painting and photography. Please visit my website at www.peterfingerartist.com and www.peterfingerweddings.com
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Michael Johnson, Artist
"I grew up drawing bats, planes, submarines and sharks. Later in my first year in college I caused trouble with my first unofficial artwork, an abstract expressionist painting on the walls of my dorm room balcony at USC in 1985. Iended up transferring and graduated from the College of Charleston with a Fine Arts degree."
Michael's work in oils have been shown in Charleston and a gallery in Hamburg, Germany. His most recent works have included acrylics, art glass and Raku pottery.
Michael's work in oils have been shown in Charleston and a gallery in Hamburg, Germany. His most recent works have included acrylics, art glass and Raku pottery.
Draped Fruit Under Table
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Landscape Expression Red Sky
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Broken Not Burned
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Heather MacQueen Jones, Artist
For me, it’s not artwork, it’s art play.
In real life, for almost 15 years, I’ve had a career in Advertising. I’ve been exposed to great ideas, interesting minds, creative thinkers. Maybe it rubbed off on me, maybe it was deep inside me all along. 10 years ago I picked up a paint brush to paint some dinosaurs for my toddler’s room and just never stopped. It’s been an amazing journey. I’ve read books, taken art workshops and when I turned 40, went to Italy with a few talented women and painted for 10 days in the cities and countryside.
I’ve been very lucky to have a close friend and mentor in Karen Hewitt Hagan, www.haganfineart.com who has a gallery on State Street and allows me to come in and get inspired by some of the best talent in Charleston and artists from all over the world. I’ve been even luckier to live in Charleston since 1998, providing some of the most amazing landscapes for an artist. I included my family in my bio because they are my biggest fans and most sincere critics-with their loving support and encouragement, I have been commissioned to paint around 50 paintings.
I believe that art is a journey, not a destination. I’m enjoying the trip.
Please take one of my cards or visit me online: www.macqueenjones.webs.com I have large works and small pieces and will work with any budget.
In real life, for almost 15 years, I’ve had a career in Advertising. I’ve been exposed to great ideas, interesting minds, creative thinkers. Maybe it rubbed off on me, maybe it was deep inside me all along. 10 years ago I picked up a paint brush to paint some dinosaurs for my toddler’s room and just never stopped. It’s been an amazing journey. I’ve read books, taken art workshops and when I turned 40, went to Italy with a few talented women and painted for 10 days in the cities and countryside.
I’ve been very lucky to have a close friend and mentor in Karen Hewitt Hagan, www.haganfineart.com who has a gallery on State Street and allows me to come in and get inspired by some of the best talent in Charleston and artists from all over the world. I’ve been even luckier to live in Charleston since 1998, providing some of the most amazing landscapes for an artist. I included my family in my bio because they are my biggest fans and most sincere critics-with their loving support and encouragement, I have been commissioned to paint around 50 paintings.
I believe that art is a journey, not a destination. I’m enjoying the trip.
Please take one of my cards or visit me online: www.macqueenjones.webs.com I have large works and small pieces and will work with any budget.
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Kris Manning, Artist
Kris Manning is a mother, an “artrepreneur” and philanthropist. She is co-owner of Black Tie Music Academy – an nine-location music and art instructional academy and music retailer, co-founder of The Music Battery 501(c)3 program, a professional musician, a multi-media fabrication artist, an illustrator and a children's book author.
Music and art have surrounded Kris since day one. As a young girl, she studied piano, fell in love with drums and percussion, and immersed herself in Golden Age comics for creative inspiration. While earning a percussion performance degree from The University of Connecticut, Kris toured Russia with John Beck and other musicians from the Percussive Arts Society. Concurrently, she studied marimba with world-renowned marimbist, Leigh Howard Stevens.
Following graduation from UConn, Kris transitioned from the performance side of music to the business side. From 1991-2003, she held sales and sales management roles with Meredith Corporation, Clear Channel Communications and CBS Radio. She also held director-level roles with retail and wholesale distribution outfits.
Since relocating to Charleston in 2011 with her husband and two boys, Kris has immersed herself in the Holy City’s creative culture. She is a nationally recognized sculptor, a founding member and current president of the Art Guild of Daniel Island, a co-founder and curator of the Daniel Island Art Gallery, and a Piccolo Spoleto artist and musician since 2013. In 2014, Kris and her Black Tie Music Academy business partner, Braeden Kershner, founded the non-profit drumline, The Music Battery.
In 2018, Kris learned some of her signature fabrication techniques from intensive study with Roy Wooley of Syfy's FaceOff , known for work on The Hunger Games, Zombieland and Netherworld. She has studied puppetry with the internationally acclaimed, Old Trout Puppet Workshop. Kris was awarded "Best Social Commentary" for her piece Compassion at the 2017 MOJA Art Festival Juried Art Exhibition. In 2017 she was a presenter/performer for TEDx Charleston where she wrote the script, developed animation, composed music, fabricated puppets, costumes and sets and created “Mind Your Monkeys." Visit her art website at www.feralcreative.com
Music and art have surrounded Kris since day one. As a young girl, she studied piano, fell in love with drums and percussion, and immersed herself in Golden Age comics for creative inspiration. While earning a percussion performance degree from The University of Connecticut, Kris toured Russia with John Beck and other musicians from the Percussive Arts Society. Concurrently, she studied marimba with world-renowned marimbist, Leigh Howard Stevens.
Following graduation from UConn, Kris transitioned from the performance side of music to the business side. From 1991-2003, she held sales and sales management roles with Meredith Corporation, Clear Channel Communications and CBS Radio. She also held director-level roles with retail and wholesale distribution outfits.
Since relocating to Charleston in 2011 with her husband and two boys, Kris has immersed herself in the Holy City’s creative culture. She is a nationally recognized sculptor, a founding member and current president of the Art Guild of Daniel Island, a co-founder and curator of the Daniel Island Art Gallery, and a Piccolo Spoleto artist and musician since 2013. In 2014, Kris and her Black Tie Music Academy business partner, Braeden Kershner, founded the non-profit drumline, The Music Battery.
In 2018, Kris learned some of her signature fabrication techniques from intensive study with Roy Wooley of Syfy's FaceOff , known for work on The Hunger Games, Zombieland and Netherworld. She has studied puppetry with the internationally acclaimed, Old Trout Puppet Workshop. Kris was awarded "Best Social Commentary" for her piece Compassion at the 2017 MOJA Art Festival Juried Art Exhibition. In 2017 she was a presenter/performer for TEDx Charleston where she wrote the script, developed animation, composed music, fabricated puppets, costumes and sets and created “Mind Your Monkeys." Visit her art website at www.feralcreative.com
General Doubt
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Public Piano Installation
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Freedom
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Amanda McLenon, Artist
Amanda McLenon paints wildlife "with a soul". She was not always an artist, however. Amanda started her career teaching, and completed her Masters in marine biology at the College of Charleston.
In 2009, a simple exploration with paint resulted in the discovery of an unknown talent. Amanda's unique style includes reverse painting on glass, incorporation of antique maps and nautical charts, and organic drips of paint that emulate water. Her recent series includes large scale birds on canvas.
Amanda exhibits at the annual Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Exhibition. You can also find her work at the Charleston Farmers Market in Marion Square and the Charleston Artist Guild Gallery on East Bay St.. Check out her website here.
“I love to capture movement- and the beauty of a seemingly ordinary moment"
In 2009, a simple exploration with paint resulted in the discovery of an unknown talent. Amanda's unique style includes reverse painting on glass, incorporation of antique maps and nautical charts, and organic drips of paint that emulate water. Her recent series includes large scale birds on canvas.
Amanda exhibits at the annual Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Exhibition. You can also find her work at the Charleston Farmers Market in Marion Square and the Charleston Artist Guild Gallery on East Bay St.. Check out her website here.
“I love to capture movement- and the beauty of a seemingly ordinary moment"
"Azalea"
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"Blue Heron"
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"Wando"
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Barbara Meierhusby, Artist
Barbara L. Meierhusby, an artist and retired conservator, paints works in aqueous media preferably on handmade linen/cotton papers. She studied painting and drawing throughout undergraduate and Master of Fine Arts programs. Barbara worked with an artist/painter who trained under noted colorist Josef Albers. During Barbara's career, she worked as a Rare Book and Paper Conservator at The Library of Congress. While training in the Conservation Lab, she learned about the preparation flax fiber, and cotton, and linen cloth for hand papermaking as well as the principles of sheet formation. Barbara worked in the Conservation Lab for 20 years, continuing to paint and show works of art. She participated in juried shows nationwide and received the Goldsmith Watercolor award in the Mid-South Exhibition with Walter Hopps Director of the Corcoran Gallery of Art Washington DC as juror.
Local showings include:
Pop Up Shows sponsored by David Weekley Homes 2018
Sermet's Restaurant Daniel island Spring 2018
Daniel Island Art Gallery 2016
Daniel Island Art Guild Exhibitions 2014-2016
Tea Room Spoleto Exhibitions 2014-2018
Art for Emmanuel – Cigar Factory 2015
Watercolor has always been Barbara's major medium using Winsor Newton colors. Her paintings seek to express the essence of an image. Barbara is always pleased to show and sell future work to interested persons. Barbara, originally from Washington, DC, has been a Daniel Island resident since moving to South Carolina 2006. Barbara is represented by Art of the Elements Gallery, Grand Marais, MN.
Contact Information
(843) 324-1409
barbarameierhusby@gmail.com
Local showings include:
Pop Up Shows sponsored by David Weekley Homes 2018
Sermet's Restaurant Daniel island Spring 2018
Daniel Island Art Gallery 2016
Daniel Island Art Guild Exhibitions 2014-2016
Tea Room Spoleto Exhibitions 2014-2018
Art for Emmanuel – Cigar Factory 2015
Watercolor has always been Barbara's major medium using Winsor Newton colors. Her paintings seek to express the essence of an image. Barbara is always pleased to show and sell future work to interested persons. Barbara, originally from Washington, DC, has been a Daniel Island resident since moving to South Carolina 2006. Barbara is represented by Art of the Elements Gallery, Grand Marais, MN.
Contact Information
(843) 324-1409
barbarameierhusby@gmail.com
Autumnal Relics
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New Beginnings
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Marais Mosaic
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Lori Oolman, Artist
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Having lived all over the country, Lori appreciates the variety and textures that nature provides. She also enjoys variety in her painting from impressionist to abstract impressionist to completely abstract. Lori's goal in painting is to elicit an emotional response with her work. She believes art should not only be seen but felt and strike a cord that resonates with the viewer.
She received her formal training at Colorado State University where her concentration was sculpture. She eventually received a B.S. degree, followed by an IT career as a Senior Analyst working on the Space Shuttle and then for Unisys. She returned to art in 2006 and studied painting at Minnetonka Center for the Arts, where she sought to blend her love of sculpture and painting. Many of her paintings are layered with texture and paint that reflect this merging. Lori has exhibited at Studio 256, St. Barnabas Center for the Arts and Minnetonka Center for the Arts. Her paintings have been purchased for both residential and business use. She currently lives on Daniel Island and is a member of The Art Guild of Daniel Island and The Charleston Artist Guild. Her website is www.loolmangallery.com. |
Autumn Hues
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Sea Breeze
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Dappled Sunlight
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Bill Payer, Artist
Bill Payer spent more than 40 years in television news…as a reporter, producer and news department manager in markets stretching from Columbus, Ohio to Birmingham, Buffalo to San Francisco and Tulsa to Minneapolis. Along that journey he also did a stint as vp/general manager for a national news service.
He began painting as a release from the stress of his job and jokes that’s why the early works have a complex, dark intensity. He mainly works with acrylics and is increasingly experimenting more with textures and multi-media.
He and his wife Roni retired to Daniel Island in June 2014. Bill says the biggest surprise of retirement is how busy it is and how relatively little time there has been to pursue his painting. Just to complicate that last factor he’s moving more into photography because he’s fascinated by the light and shapes of Daniel Island.
Bill recently joined the new Daniel Island Art Guild and is looking forward to learning from his more experienced colleagues as well as new opportunities to display his work.
He began painting as a release from the stress of his job and jokes that’s why the early works have a complex, dark intensity. He mainly works with acrylics and is increasingly experimenting more with textures and multi-media.
He and his wife Roni retired to Daniel Island in June 2014. Bill says the biggest surprise of retirement is how busy it is and how relatively little time there has been to pursue his painting. Just to complicate that last factor he’s moving more into photography because he’s fascinated by the light and shapes of Daniel Island.
Bill recently joined the new Daniel Island Art Guild and is looking forward to learning from his more experienced colleagues as well as new opportunities to display his work.
Sunrise Skyline
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Vortex
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Inferno
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Alexis Phillips, Artist and Photographer
Alexis Phillips was born and raised in New York and has been doing photography and painting from an early age.
Alexis majored in Art and Theater at Dutchess Community College in New York. During summers she taught children at her home and at the Y.M.C.A. camp in Dutchess County for many years.
After teaching massage and supervising a medical clinic in New York City at the Swedish Institute College for Allied Medicine for 20 years, Alexis and her partner, John, moved to Grand Manan, Canada in 2004 and to Daniel Island in 2012. Falling in love with the Islands inspired her to begin painting and to use her camera to capture the realistic beauty of 2 Islands.
Alexis is an active member of the Grand Manan Thursday Art Group and is on the Board of Directors of the Grand Manan Art Gallery, and is an instructor of the Grand Manan Junior Art Club. She is also a member of the Art Guild on Daniel Island which is beginning its first year in 2015.
The University of New Brunswick at Fredericton purchased three of her works and these are on permanent display in the University Library. Alexis has had her own shows in both the United States and in Canada. She also enjoys the culinary arts and has catered many large Holiday parties both in the US and fund raisers for the Grand Manan Art Gallery.
Alexis was the Art Coordinator for the First Annual Daniel Island Art Show.
Alexis majored in Art and Theater at Dutchess Community College in New York. During summers she taught children at her home and at the Y.M.C.A. camp in Dutchess County for many years.
After teaching massage and supervising a medical clinic in New York City at the Swedish Institute College for Allied Medicine for 20 years, Alexis and her partner, John, moved to Grand Manan, Canada in 2004 and to Daniel Island in 2012. Falling in love with the Islands inspired her to begin painting and to use her camera to capture the realistic beauty of 2 Islands.
Alexis is an active member of the Grand Manan Thursday Art Group and is on the Board of Directors of the Grand Manan Art Gallery, and is an instructor of the Grand Manan Junior Art Club. She is also a member of the Art Guild on Daniel Island which is beginning its first year in 2015.
The University of New Brunswick at Fredericton purchased three of her works and these are on permanent display in the University Library. Alexis has had her own shows in both the United States and in Canada. She also enjoys the culinary arts and has catered many large Holiday parties both in the US and fund raisers for the Grand Manan Art Gallery.
Alexis was the Art Coordinator for the First Annual Daniel Island Art Show.
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Jerri Pogue, Artist
Retired to the Lowcountry in August, 2013, with husband Ben, retired IBM executive --after living in Mount Vernon, Virginia, for forty six years.
Traveled as “snowbirds”, commuting from Northern Virginia for ten years, to Daniel Island condo …and quickly became seriously rooted in the multilayered historical, literary , and artistic culture of Charleston.
Professionally worked as psychotherapist in private clinical practice, as school consultant, and as graduate school adjunct professor in psychology and counseling--for thirty years…maintaining personal mental health by painting and sculpting—since childhood!!
Motivated by the firm belief that creative expression through ANY artistic format—painting, sculpting, dance/movement music, writing, gardening, etc. …helps individuals to communicate and document their thoughts ,emotions, and the unique reality of their life experience. The “arts “enable us to cope with the stressors in our world, and connect us in meaningful, positive, and nurturing ways --with family and community!!
Active memberships in art associations, providing local venues for art education and display of creative pieces…The Vienna Art Society, The McLean Art Guild, The Alexandria Art League/The Torpedo Factory Art Studios and Museum, The Dogue Creek Artists of Mount Vernon, and in SC, The Charleston Artist Guild.
Painting in “plein-air “or studio—using watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel and multimedia combinations.
A lifelong learner!! Continually inspired by “all sorts of things” artistic, historical, literary, environmental, and social!!
Contact : gbpogue@aol.com, 703.967.4993
Traveled as “snowbirds”, commuting from Northern Virginia for ten years, to Daniel Island condo …and quickly became seriously rooted in the multilayered historical, literary , and artistic culture of Charleston.
Professionally worked as psychotherapist in private clinical practice, as school consultant, and as graduate school adjunct professor in psychology and counseling--for thirty years…maintaining personal mental health by painting and sculpting—since childhood!!
Motivated by the firm belief that creative expression through ANY artistic format—painting, sculpting, dance/movement music, writing, gardening, etc. …helps individuals to communicate and document their thoughts ,emotions, and the unique reality of their life experience. The “arts “enable us to cope with the stressors in our world, and connect us in meaningful, positive, and nurturing ways --with family and community!!
Active memberships in art associations, providing local venues for art education and display of creative pieces…The Vienna Art Society, The McLean Art Guild, The Alexandria Art League/The Torpedo Factory Art Studios and Museum, The Dogue Creek Artists of Mount Vernon, and in SC, The Charleston Artist Guild.
Painting in “plein-air “or studio—using watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel and multimedia combinations.
A lifelong learner!! Continually inspired by “all sorts of things” artistic, historical, literary, environmental, and social!!
Contact : gbpogue@aol.com, 703.967.4993
Marsh Catch
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Bloom Burst
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Lemon Zest
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Martha Thomas Rudisill, Artist
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I am a native Charlestonian and love living on Daniel Island. My art instruction has been lessons from various artists and books. But, all my life I have tried different creative media including drawing, oils, acrylics, pastels, stained glass, copper enameling, photography, sewing, knitting, crocheting, and designing clothes. I love to make stuff, usually into something it wasn't supposed to be.
A Needlepoint Guild was formed at Grace Episcopal Church and I was asked to paint designs for kneelers on needlepoint canvas. I also had the opportunity to paint Charleston designs on needlepoint canvas for a shop downtown and that started a Cottage Business - "Needlepoint by Martha." The canvases are now all over the country and are not just Charleston designs, but a variety of commissioned subjects. A few years ago, I began taking watercolor classes from Charles Parnelled, a Charleston watercolorist, at the Lowcountry Senior Center and am now enjoying online art classes from artists in Canada and California. |
Birds
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Huguenot Church
needlepoint
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Flowering Quince
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Andrea Vavra, Artist
I was born in Puebla, Mexico. A city filled with culture, arts, history and colonial architecture. I moved to the beautiful Charleston in 2009 just to find out how lucky I was for being in another city so rich with arts.
I discovered my passion for arts at a very early age and since then I haven’t stopped creating and developing my art. The mediums I use are charcoal, color pencils, ink and acrylic. I specially enjoy doing portraits of people, because I love capturing their essence and emotions.
I have been fortunate to have my own temporary gallery in Puebla. My paintings have been displayed at the Insitituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Carafe Winemakers Puebla, and Southern Ground Music & Food Festival by Zac Brown Band. I also have done paintings for The Chippendales Las Vegas, Cirque Du Soleil performers and motocross professional athletes.
I enjoy sharing my art as well as teaching to children and the not so children. Most of my work is done by commission and if you are interested in learning more about my story and my art, visit https://www.facebook.com/andreavavraart
You can also check some of my time lapse videos at www.youtube.com/c/andreavavraart
Being an artist is a great responsibility but more than anything is a blessing that can’t be taken for granted.
I discovered my passion for arts at a very early age and since then I haven’t stopped creating and developing my art. The mediums I use are charcoal, color pencils, ink and acrylic. I specially enjoy doing portraits of people, because I love capturing their essence and emotions.
I have been fortunate to have my own temporary gallery in Puebla. My paintings have been displayed at the Insitituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Carafe Winemakers Puebla, and Southern Ground Music & Food Festival by Zac Brown Band. I also have done paintings for The Chippendales Las Vegas, Cirque Du Soleil performers and motocross professional athletes.
I enjoy sharing my art as well as teaching to children and the not so children. Most of my work is done by commission and if you are interested in learning more about my story and my art, visit https://www.facebook.com/andreavavraart
You can also check some of my time lapse videos at www.youtube.com/c/andreavavraart
Being an artist is a great responsibility but more than anything is a blessing that can’t be taken for granted.
Jaguar
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USC Stadium
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Woman Crayon
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Judy Walters, Artist
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Judy Walters discovered her passion for painting after retiring from business life in 2008. From her rural Kentucky roots to her frequent painting trips to France, Italy and Greece, Judy has traveled the globe honing her eye for color and composition.
Having studied with a few of Charleston's most influential artists, and at the Florence Academy of Art, Judy's paintings skillfully express her deep reverence for subjects that evoke timeless beauty and a strong sense of place. |
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Mary Wessner, Photographer
Through the power of the camera lens, Mary Wessner captures the inner essence of whatever she photographs. Whether that is the soul-searching eyes of an owl, the intimate details of a butterfly’s wings, the vibrant colors of a water lily kissed by droplets of summer rain, or the golden light of a sunrise over the water, her photographs come alive and awaken the viewer’s heart.
Growing up with parents who were avid photographers, Mary learned early how to create a photograph that brought forth emotions and fond memories. However, it wasn’t until she attended school for spiritual psychology that she felt the calling to pick up the camera again. Her spiritual studies shifted her perception of the world, and she found herself documenting life in a new way.
“I hope to preserve the history and culture of the low country through my photography. Many of my days are spent walking through the city of Charleston looking for those out of the way gems that truly show the beauty of the city.”
Daniel Island is another favorite spot to capture the natural beauty of the area. Sunrises over the Wando Riverwalk and sunsets on Beresford Creek can be spectacular. Mary can often be found with her camera walking around the island’s ponds looking for the egrets, herons, ibis, and other birds that call Daniel Island home.
Mary lives on Daniel Island with her husband and three beautiful cats. Mary is also a professional portrait, pet, and event photographer.
Visit her website at www.marywessner.com
Growing up with parents who were avid photographers, Mary learned early how to create a photograph that brought forth emotions and fond memories. However, it wasn’t until she attended school for spiritual psychology that she felt the calling to pick up the camera again. Her spiritual studies shifted her perception of the world, and she found herself documenting life in a new way.
“I hope to preserve the history and culture of the low country through my photography. Many of my days are spent walking through the city of Charleston looking for those out of the way gems that truly show the beauty of the city.”
Daniel Island is another favorite spot to capture the natural beauty of the area. Sunrises over the Wando Riverwalk and sunsets on Beresford Creek can be spectacular. Mary can often be found with her camera walking around the island’s ponds looking for the egrets, herons, ibis, and other birds that call Daniel Island home.
Mary lives on Daniel Island with her husband and three beautiful cats. Mary is also a professional portrait, pet, and event photographer.
Visit her website at www.marywessner.com
Beresford Dock
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Fog
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Ravenel Night
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