charleston
Earlier this year, I was commissioned to do a watercolor marsh painting to be used as part of a wedding suite. The bride wanted a washy, earth toned marsh scene to match her Boone Hall wedding. The 8x 1 0 painting was printed on the backs of the invites (and could be a framed print for all the guests!) and the original hangs in the newlyweds’ home!
Great idea - and so much fun working with these girls!
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
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!
The view from the top of the (round) Holiday Inn in Charleston.
Some of the Old South Carriage Company horses at the farm on John's Island, SC.
Sunrise swims with Lou at Folly.
Mills House Pool with my college besties.
A magical spot on John's Island, SC - accessible by horseback.
Sunset jon boat cruise w Ted and Lou.
