Painting #61: Carolina Marshes. (Unfinished)

Just need to work on the water a bit.

Charleston Downtown Library Gallery.

The downtown Charleston Library has a public and free art gallery that shows a new, local artist every month. It's a really neat idea because they open up 12 slots every year for anybody in town to showcase their art - you just have to be chosen of course. The library seems to choose up and comers - and it's tempting to enter in next year for a chance to show my own art. Here was this month's artist.

I think the first painting is my favorite. She used resin and acrylic which I so want to try but first I need to learn how to use it. Resin gives paintings a three dimensional appearance because you layer paint on resin on paint, etc, etc.

There was a huge rainbow over the bridge last week - and about fifteen minutes later it started raining like crazy. I've seen some spectacular storms lately!

I am also working on something and maybe I'll show a little sneak peak this weekend!

Asheville Adventure.

This past weekend I went to Asheville and it was great to finally see the city I've heard so much about. Luckily there was an art festival downtown and I was influenced by a lot of amazing talent. (So much so I forgot to take any pictures.) One thing I noticed about the artists I saw is they all seemed to have kind of a thesis statement to the art - a clear purpose, a common theme, a destination. I realized that's something I need to work on - I need to have a constant message or idea.

I could honestly live in Asheville - I feel like there is a reason I always paint mountains.

Random Sullivan's Island Picture

Painting #60 Updated pictures.

Painting #60: Sienna Fall. (Finished.) Weekend Update.

My trip to the Gibbes Museum

Here's my favorite things I saw.

The last one is definitely my favorite. 

Spoleto + Art Shows. Weekend update.

Went and saw some art today!

This artist from Charleston paints right on the street - hoping to gain more attention to the poverty in the area. Although this picture really sucks (I had to be sneaky) she paints in these vivid colors when depicting rather morose images.

Also, I adore this artist. His art is completely whimsical but at the same time works on a completely non-cheesy level. I wish I could have an ounce of that talent.

Who let this artist into Spoleto? Oh wait this is my newest canvas I'm working on.