art
In August 2020, i had my first solo show at Redux in Gallery 1056. I created a body of work of map paintings based on some of my favorite places around the Charleston area. Some of the places highlighted include: the Stono River, the Cooper River, Johns Island, and Folly Beach.
For a group exhibition at the Miller Gallery (in Charleston, SC), a dozen local artist were invited to paint skateboards based on any sort of musical inspiration.
After much debate (oh, the endless possibilities!)… I decided to use the Crosby, Stills, & Nash song, “Southern Cross” - a song that conjures adventure vibes, being on the water, sailing, and traveling. Drawing from my current exploration of coastal maps, I painted the Intercoastal Waterway as its runs by Sullivan’s Island and the Isle of Palms, SC. These barrier islands fit perfectly onto the shape of the skate deck with the ICW running the length of it, a symbol of travel by water.
Opening reception for “Summer Sessions” at the Miller Gallery
Charleston, SC
August 24th, 2019
“SOUTHERN CROSS” / acrylic paint on birchwood skate deck, coated in epoxy resin
From beginning to end, many layers of acrylic and a makeshift epoxy station later, this was such a fun project, and I was honored and excited to be included in the show!
Thank You to Miller Gallery!
Check out this article in Art Mag that discusses how 12 different local artist’s (including me!) work relates to the subject of a “Bird’s Eye Views” Two of my new waterway paintings were included : )
link to article ——> “Bird’s Eye Views”
link to current Art Mag issue ——> Winter 2019 edition
“Lighthouse Creek” 30 x 30 acrylic on wood panel
“Charleston Harbor mini” (2) 6” x 8” acrylic on birch panel
“Charleston Harbor” 20” x 30”. acrylic and oil stick on wood panel
“Bermudaful” - 25 x 25 - acrylic and oil stick on wood panel
This fall, Garden & Gun’s International Sporting Excursion was held in England, and like last year, I helped create the place cards for the finale dinner at Lucknam Park. The theme this year being British-inspired: phonebooths, the Union Jack, roses, pheasants, horses, and tea time were the focus.
Here are some shots of the table scape at the dinner:
Here are some pictures of the in-progress place cards from the first sketches in my studio at Redux to calligraphy by Page Palmer….
In September I did a series of 40 small watercolor paintings that were used as place cards at an event in Italy at the Lo Sparviere vineyard that Garden&Gun hosted.
Here are some images of the watercolor pieces pre-calligrapher.....
And here are some pictures (post-calligrapher for the names!) from the place cards at the event...
A wedding gift for my brother and now sister-in-law : )
A pen & ink (and watercolor, and gouche) of the Gadsden House, their wedding venue in downtown Charleston.
If you're interested in commissioning an architectural drawing like this, shoot me an email and we can work out the details - currently, I charge $195 for an 8x10 (on paper/unframed), including shipping.
Update:
Here’s another watercolor commission of the Gadsden House - but from the other side….just wanted to have them both images here for comparison….same thing applies, contact me for info on commissioning a painting for your invites, guest registry, or wedding gift!
