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 holds an Honorary Lifetime Membership for establishing programs for children by 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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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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Andi Ganz-Seiderman, Artist
aka Miss Andi, to my students on Daniel Island...
During my 30 year career in the airline industry I had the unique opportunity to travel the world and visit many famous museums. I was able to see first hand the beauty of so many wonderful artists, gardens and architecture. The various artists and their styles was a terrific learning experience for me. It imparted an impression that greatly influenced not only my personal work, but also the ability to teach the world I saw, and so was born The Art Palette.
In 2006 with the opening of the new Daniel Island School I created and taught my own after school art program to children in grades K through 8. You can see, even today, the murals we painted in the 8th grade halls.
With my Art Palette I was able to design a program and share my love of art and the world around us with my students. I nick named my program “yoga with colors” which eventually led to writing art articles for a family magazine in VA.
On a personal level I enjoy working in oils, watercolors, acrylics, pencils and pastels. I have been fortunate to have my art displayed and sold in Charleston. In addition I have worked with the Daniel Island Historical Society in their Save the Oaks campaign in which I donated paintings and demonstrated painting as part of their fund raising activities.
During my 30 year career in the airline industry I had the unique opportunity to travel the world and visit many famous museums. I was able to see first hand the beauty of so many wonderful artists, gardens and architecture. The various artists and their styles was a terrific learning experience for me. It imparted an impression that greatly influenced not only my personal work, but also the ability to teach the world I saw, and so was born The Art Palette.
In 2006 with the opening of the new Daniel Island School I created and taught my own after school art program to children in grades K through 8. You can see, even today, the murals we painted in the 8th grade halls.
With my Art Palette I was able to design a program and share my love of art and the world around us with my students. I nick named my program “yoga with colors” which eventually led to writing art articles for a family magazine in VA.
On a personal level I enjoy working in oils, watercolors, acrylics, pencils and pastels. I have been fortunate to have my art displayed and sold in Charleston. In addition I have worked with the Daniel Island Historical Society in their Save the Oaks campaign in which I donated paintings and demonstrated painting as part of their fund raising activities.
The Survivor
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William R. Goff, Photographer
William (Bill) Goff was born in Charleston, WV and attended West Virginia University where he received a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and two masters degrees. While working for Union Carbide Corporation (UCC), he began photographing industrial objects…instruments, control rooms, and computer rooms. After retiring from UCC, he went to work as Regional Manager for GE and switched to photographing corporate subjects…conferences, buildings, receptions, employee photos, events, etc. His professional (paid) work started with a combination of weddings, receptions, and college graduations.
UCC and GE both had Bill traveling all over the world…which gave him an opportunity to take lots of photos in many different countries. With these photos plus vacation photos, he created 10 travel books…they include: France & The Loire Valley; Italy & Sicily; The Greek Islands, Croatia & Northern Italy; Portugal, Spain, Gibraltar & Morocco; San Miguel de Allende Mexico; Provence & The Cote d’Azure; Germany & Austria; Rhine River Valley (Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, & Switzerland); Sedona (Grand Canyon); and most recently, Russia (Waterways of the Tsars). He currently is compiling photos taken on trips to (1) Kuwait and Jordan to create a Middle East travel book, (2) photos taken in Australia, and (3) photos taken while working in China and Hong Kong to create a Far East travel book.
In 2010, he started photographing birds at the local Galveston Island FeatherFest…a week long opportunity to shoot local birds in their natural habitat. He has taken advanced classes in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and Photometrix Pro (HDR). Currently, he belongs to two local photo clubs…Low Country Photo Club and 21st Century Photo Club plus he regularly attends the monthly lecture series at the Charleston Center for Photography.
Contact Bill at ~ www.goff-photography.com email address is: goffwr@me.com
UCC and GE both had Bill traveling all over the world…which gave him an opportunity to take lots of photos in many different countries. With these photos plus vacation photos, he created 10 travel books…they include: France & The Loire Valley; Italy & Sicily; The Greek Islands, Croatia & Northern Italy; Portugal, Spain, Gibraltar & Morocco; San Miguel de Allende Mexico; Provence & The Cote d’Azure; Germany & Austria; Rhine River Valley (Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, & Switzerland); Sedona (Grand Canyon); and most recently, Russia (Waterways of the Tsars). He currently is compiling photos taken on trips to (1) Kuwait and Jordan to create a Middle East travel book, (2) photos taken in Australia, and (3) photos taken while working in China and Hong Kong to create a Far East travel book.
In 2010, he started photographing birds at the local Galveston Island FeatherFest…a week long opportunity to shoot local birds in their natural habitat. He has taken advanced classes in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and Photometrix Pro (HDR). Currently, he belongs to two local photo clubs…Low Country Photo Club and 21st Century Photo Club plus he regularly attends the monthly lecture series at the Charleston Center for Photography.
Contact Bill at ~ www.goff-photography.com email address is: goffwr@me.com
St. Basil's Cathedral in Red Square
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Archangle Cathedral in the Kremlin
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Egret Building Nest
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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 fabrication artist living in Charleston, SC. On a magical island in her Creature Shop, she creates her playful, whimsical and fantastical pieces. Favorite mediums include glass, cloth, paper, ink and found objects.
Kris learned some of her signature techniques from intimate workshops with Roy Wooley and R.J. Haddy of Syfy's FaceOff and steampunk designer Thomas Willeford of Brute Force Studios at DragonCon 2015 and has intensively studied puppetry with the internationally acclaimed Old Trout Puppet Workshop.
Kris is a nationally recognized sculptor (The Huffington Post, June 27, 2105), illustrator, one of the founding members and past president of the Art Guild of Daniel Island and the co founder and curator of the Daniel Island Art gallery. She has been a Piccolo Spoleto Artist and Musician since 2013.
Her works reside in private collections and the permanent collection of the City of North Charleston, SC. Kris is currently accepting commissions. Works are also available for purchase at Henry & Eva in Mount Pleasant, SC and on Amazon.com.
Kris Manning is a full-time artist and musician. She occupies her hours making art, gigging as a drummer around Charleston and teaching music and art. You can find out more about Kris's music at www.thatgirldrummer.com. Kris is also co-founder of The Music Battery 501c3 non-profit charity for kids, visit www.themusicbattery.com and co-owner of Black Tie Music Academy, visit www.blacktiemusicacademy.com.
Kris learned some of her signature techniques from intimate workshops with Roy Wooley and R.J. Haddy of Syfy's FaceOff and steampunk designer Thomas Willeford of Brute Force Studios at DragonCon 2015 and has intensively studied puppetry with the internationally acclaimed Old Trout Puppet Workshop.
Kris is a nationally recognized sculptor (The Huffington Post, June 27, 2105), illustrator, one of the founding members and past president of the Art Guild of Daniel Island and the co founder and curator of the Daniel Island Art gallery. She has been a Piccolo Spoleto Artist and Musician since 2013.
Her works reside in private collections and the permanent collection of the City of North Charleston, SC. Kris is currently accepting commissions. Works are also available for purchase at Henry & Eva in Mount Pleasant, SC and on Amazon.com.
Kris Manning is a full-time artist and musician. She occupies her hours making art, gigging as a drummer around Charleston and teaching music and art. You can find out more about Kris's music at www.thatgirldrummer.com. Kris is also co-founder of The Music Battery 501c3 non-profit charity for kids, visit www.themusicbattery.com and co-owner of Black Tie Music Academy, visit www.blacktiemusicacademy.com.
"Garden of Knowledge" Book Art
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"Water Dragon" Sculpture
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"There's No Place Like Home" Cornhole Boards
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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 focus on local fish has awarded her commissions for national tournaments, and in 2012 she received the prestigious Lowcountry Artist of the Year award.
Amanda has continued to contribute to scientific endeavors by participating in a 53-day research cruise to Antarctica, and this year she is supporting conservation efforts as an Ambassador to the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Rescue Program. Amanda's Piccolo Spoleto exhibit will include collaborative works with fellow artist, Austin Smith, new explorations in color, and large scale paintings of birds preening. You can also find her work at the Charleston Farmers Market in Marion Square, and Atelier Gallery on King Street. 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 focus on local fish has awarded her commissions for national tournaments, and in 2012 she received the prestigious Lowcountry Artist of the Year award.
Amanda has continued to contribute to scientific endeavors by participating in a 53-day research cruise to Antarctica, and this year she is supporting conservation efforts as an Ambassador to the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Rescue Program. Amanda's Piccolo Spoleto exhibit will include collaborative works with fellow artist, Austin Smith, new explorations in color, and large scale paintings of birds preening. You can also find her work at the Charleston Farmers Market in Marion Square, and Atelier Gallery on King Street. Check out her website here.
“I love to capture movement- and the beauty of a seemingly ordinary moment"
"Azalea"
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"Sully"
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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:
Daniel Island Art Guild
Tea Room Spoleto Exhibitions 2014, 2015
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 ten years ago. Contact information available upon request.
Local showings include:
Daniel Island Art Guild
Tea Room Spoleto Exhibitions 2014, 2015
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 ten years ago. Contact information available upon request.
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Ginny Paternite, Artist
I was raised in upstate New York watching my dad paint. I often served as his model when he needed to see a particular gesture or expression. The aroma of oil paint, linseed and turps is forever etched in my childhood memories.
I attended art school at my dad’s urging, but eventually found myself with a masters degree in social studies education and spent the bulk of my career teaching American history. Full-time teaching and raising three children left little time for painting.
My husband and I retired to the beauty and warmth of Charleston, SC in 2011 and with my new-found free time I’ve immersed myself in painting.
I especially enjoy figurative painting and doing portraits of people and animals. Most of my work is done on commission. For more info go to artistginnypaternite.com
I attended art school at my dad’s urging, but eventually found myself with a masters degree in social studies education and spent the bulk of my career teaching American history. Full-time teaching and raising three children left little time for painting.
My husband and I retired to the beauty and warmth of Charleston, SC in 2011 and with my new-found free time I’ve immersed myself in painting.
I especially enjoy figurative painting and doing portraits of people and animals. Most of my work is done on commission. For more info go to artistginnypaternite.com
Black Beauty
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Aidan
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Cabernet
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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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Sandy Phillips, Artist
Sandy Phillips is a two-time Piccolo poster artist, 1998 and 2003 and Charleston Concert poster for 2000. She shows enough versatility to evoke Van Gogh, Beatrix Potter, and John Tenniel, with detailed figurative work and a palette of vivid purples and reds that creates a feeling of laughter and youthful play. The children she paints have their backs to the viewer for extra self-projection, and trees are bursting with life and growth, barely contained within their frames.
Notable Shows Sandy has participated in include: The Farnsworth Art Museum, The Maritime Center in Rockland, Maine, The Footlight Players Theater, The Dock Street Gallery and The Dock Street Theater, The Tidwell Gallery and at Piccolo Spoleto in Marion Square fro 15 years and in Washington Park for 4 years.
Notable Shows Sandy has participated in include: The Farnsworth Art Museum, The Maritime Center in Rockland, Maine, The Footlight Players Theater, The Dock Street Gallery and The Dock Street Theater, The Tidwell Gallery and at Piccolo Spoleto in Marion Square fro 15 years and in Washington Park for 4 years.
Coast Guard Eagle
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Piccolo Spoleto Poster 2003
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Hanging by a Thread
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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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Kathleen Rambo, Artist
There have been many faces of creativity through my life. My artistic rhythm comes from the many years I spent on my toes as a classical ballet dancer. During college I studied the technical approaches to design, painting, sculpture and graphics, which gave me a greater appreciation and love for the arts. I ran a successful catering business specializing in beautiful table arrangements and designed multitudes of recipes that I featured in my cookbook that I published and designed, Southern Celebrations. As an owner of a retail plant nursery I experimented with unique container plantings while instilling a love of beauty with nature.
Bringing these many faces of creativity and years of experience together is what brings me joy today. I offer one of a kind items like wedding veils, dried arrangements and paintings. I also provide personal and professional inspiration for you home, garden and table based on an hourly rate to the Charleston area. Lets talk about what I can Kreate to inspire you! www.kathleenkreations.com
Bringing these many faces of creativity and years of experience together is what brings me joy today. I offer one of a kind items like wedding veils, dried arrangements and paintings. I also provide personal and professional inspiration for you home, garden and table based on an hourly rate to the Charleston area. Lets talk about what I can Kreate to inspire you! www.kathleenkreations.com
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Martha Thomas Rudisill, Artist
I'm Martha Thomas Rudisill. I am a Charleston native and have spent most of my life among the flowers, trees, and magnificent buildings of this beautiful city.
I started painting needlepoint designs several years ago. On this site, www.needlepointbymartha.com, you will find a sampling of some of the work I have done. You may also contact me at my website if you wish to purchase a piece.
I have recently become interested in watercolors and I am having great fun with those!
I started painting needlepoint designs several years ago. On this site, www.needlepointbymartha.com, you will find a sampling of some of the work I have done. You may also contact me at my website if you wish to purchase a piece.
I have recently become interested in watercolors and I am having great fun with those!
Quiet Beach
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Huguenot Church
needlepoint
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Sad Old Barn
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Karol-Ann Skelly, Artist and Photographer
Karol Skelly is an artist who enjoys painting subjects from her photography. Painting in oil, watercolor and mixed media she uses her photography to capture the realism in her work. She is an exhibiting member in the Charleston Artist Guild, Goose Creek Artist Guild where she served as President, Vice-President and Treasure, and also is one of the founding members of the Art Guild of Daniel Island now serving as President and Treasurer. Her education includes Regents Art Diploma from Smithtown High School, New York, certificates in Graphic Art and Photography from Visual Arts Institute, Baltimore, Maryland and several courses at Montgomery College, Rockville, Maryland. She has studied with many artists in Maryland as well as South Carolina.
Karol’s work can be found in private collections here in South Carolina as well as Maryland and Virginia. Her work has been exhibited in solo shows as well as group shows in South Carolina and Maryland where she has won many awards. She is currently showing in the Charleston Artist Guild Gallery, Daniel Island Art gallery and some works at the North Charleston Art Gallery.
Prior to becoming a full time artist she owned KA Typesetting and Graphics in Gaithersburg, Maryland, was employed with the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland and the City of North Charleston, South Carolina working in the Cultural Arts Departments, and also taught children and adult art and craft classes.
When she is not creating art, Karol enjoys volunteering for art related events. And of course out taking photos for her next projects.
Karol’s work can be found in private collections here in South Carolina as well as Maryland and Virginia. Her work has been exhibited in solo shows as well as group shows in South Carolina and Maryland where she has won many awards. She is currently showing in the Charleston Artist Guild Gallery, Daniel Island Art gallery and some works at the North Charleston Art Gallery.
Prior to becoming a full time artist she owned KA Typesetting and Graphics in Gaithersburg, Maryland, was employed with the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland and the City of North Charleston, South Carolina working in the Cultural Arts Departments, and also taught children and adult art and craft classes.
When she is not creating art, Karol enjoys volunteering for art related events. And of course out taking photos for her next projects.
Green Trumpets
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Blue Shells
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Garden Shed
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Bob Uhler, Artist
I was born and raised in Maryland. I graduated from Georgia Tech majoring in Electrical Engineering.
After a career in Aerospace as a test engineer in Florida and California, I retired to California in 1998 and moved with my wife, Kay, a native Charlestonian, to Daniel Island.
I took my first watercolo course in 2003 and was hooked! I have since attended watercolor workshops at Springmaid in Myrtle Beach under Don Andrews, Ted Nuttall, Fred Graff and John Saiminen, learning much from the professionals.
I am currently taking watercolor classes with locacl Artist Becky Taylor and am constantly improving my techniques in watercolors.
After a career in Aerospace as a test engineer in Florida and California, I retired to California in 1998 and moved with my wife, Kay, a native Charlestonian, to Daniel Island.
I took my first watercolo course in 2003 and was hooked! I have since attended watercolor workshops at Springmaid in Myrtle Beach under Don Andrews, Ted Nuttall, Fred Graff and John Saiminen, learning much from the professionals.
I am currently taking watercolor classes with locacl Artist Becky Taylor and am constantly improving my techniques in watercolors.
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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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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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Jean Whitmore, Artist
After retiring we moved to Charleston in 2004 to escape the cold and gray winter days in Cincinnati.
I had always wanted to paint, but with raising a family and working, it just wasn't in the cards. So now that I am in a beautiful environment and some time to do what I want, I started oil painting. It is a way to relax and completely zone out while thinking about what I am painting.
I guess one never feels that their work is perfect, I hear that a lot from fellow painters, but I feel I am work in progress. Hopefully I can paint for many more years.
Jean Whitmore
Email: jwhitmore@homesc.com
I had always wanted to paint, but with raising a family and working, it just wasn't in the cards. So now that I am in a beautiful environment and some time to do what I want, I started oil painting. It is a way to relax and completely zone out while thinking about what I am painting.
I guess one never feels that their work is perfect, I hear that a lot from fellow painters, but I feel I am work in progress. Hopefully I can paint for many more years.
Jean Whitmore
Email: jwhitmore@homesc.com
"Grandson"
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"Fisherwoman"
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"Taking It In"
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