Jon McConnel
The Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville announces
September Guest Artist, Jon McConnell
Greenville, SC, September 1-30
Opening Reception with the artist, September 3, 6-9 pm
About the Artist:
Painter, Writer, and Musician, Jon McConnell has studied various forms of art for over thirty years in America and Europe. Through his ardor for words, canvas, and notes, Jon has found a voice to discover, interpret and record the hurts and healings - the feelings and dealings - that lay in the raw of the heart of all of us.
Over the years, Jon has found himself increasingly drawn to the world of Modern Art, specifically, the simple poise and reductive composition of Geometric Abstraction. He believes that by introducing organic elements and personal emotions into his work, that each observer has the opportunity to walk away with their own private experience and definition of what the piece means.
About the show:
“Discover, Interpret, and Record” your revelations that Jon’s abstract works bring to your minds during September with us at the Artists Guild Gallery.
September Guest Artist, Jon McConnell
Greenville, SC, September 1-30
Opening Reception with the artist, September 3, 6-9 pm
About the Artist:
Painter, Writer, and Musician, Jon McConnell has studied various forms of art for over thirty years in America and Europe. Through his ardor for words, canvas, and notes, Jon has found a voice to discover, interpret and record the hurts and healings - the feelings and dealings - that lay in the raw of the heart of all of us.
Over the years, Jon has found himself increasingly drawn to the world of Modern Art, specifically, the simple poise and reductive composition of Geometric Abstraction. He believes that by introducing organic elements and personal emotions into his work, that each observer has the opportunity to walk away with their own private experience and definition of what the piece means.
About the show:
“Discover, Interpret, and Record” your revelations that Jon’s abstract works bring to your minds during September with us at the Artists Guild Gallery.
AUGUST GUEST ARTIST - CHRIS COX
The Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville announces
August Guest Artist Chris Cox
Greenville, SC August 1-31
Artist reception will be held First Friday, August 6, 6-9PM
About the Artist:
A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Christopher Cox started photographing in his late teens when he was given a 35mm Nikon as a gift. He had some formal training in college but has continued to be mostly self taught throughout his life. For years his work was almost exclusively in black and white.
He moved to the South to attend graduate school in the early 1980s and his career as a United Methodist Minister and a Pastoral Counselor eventually brought him to Greenville. Chris’s passion for photography has always remained in the background as something he shared only with close friends and family. A few years ago, at the encouragement of his wife, Sam, he began to display his work publicly.
About the Show:
Using a digital SLR, he captures landscapes, architecture, and wildlife in black and white and color. His work often focuses on the interaction between light and shadows as they play on objects; the best combinations of which are often found in the early morning or late evening hours. He does all of his own printing and does little, if any, post production retouching of his photographs, attempting to preserve what nature sent into the camera.
For Chris, photography is a way to reenter and appreciate a world that we often miss when life becomes so crowded and busy. A captured image can give us an opportunity to truly see the beauty and wonder that daily surrounds our lives. “When I take my camera to go out shooting, the world literally slows down and I become aware of things that I otherwise wouldn’t see. My hope is to share those images and moments with other people.”
August Guest Artist Chris Cox
Greenville, SC August 1-31
Artist reception will be held First Friday, August 6, 6-9PM
About the Artist:
A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Christopher Cox started photographing in his late teens when he was given a 35mm Nikon as a gift. He had some formal training in college but has continued to be mostly self taught throughout his life. For years his work was almost exclusively in black and white.
He moved to the South to attend graduate school in the early 1980s and his career as a United Methodist Minister and a Pastoral Counselor eventually brought him to Greenville. Chris’s passion for photography has always remained in the background as something he shared only with close friends and family. A few years ago, at the encouragement of his wife, Sam, he began to display his work publicly.
About the Show:
Using a digital SLR, he captures landscapes, architecture, and wildlife in black and white and color. His work often focuses on the interaction between light and shadows as they play on objects; the best combinations of which are often found in the early morning or late evening hours. He does all of his own printing and does little, if any, post production retouching of his photographs, attempting to preserve what nature sent into the camera.
For Chris, photography is a way to reenter and appreciate a world that we often miss when life becomes so crowded and busy. A captured image can give us an opportunity to truly see the beauty and wonder that daily surrounds our lives. “When I take my camera to go out shooting, the world literally slows down and I become aware of things that I otherwise wouldn’t see. My hope is to share those images and moments with other people.”
JULY GUEST ARTISTS
The Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville will once again host
Artists from St. Simons Island GA
Ella McBee Cart and Anne Marie Dalis
The show will run July 1-31
About the Show:
Beginning July 1, the Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville will once again showcase works of St. Simon’s Artists Ella McBee Cart and Anne Marie Dalis, lending a new perspective to their patrons with works featuring the coastal scenes of Georgia.
Ella McBee Cart originally hails from Spartanburg, South Carolina and has been an artist all her life. Cart is a mixed media artist and this allows her the freedom of utilizing a variety of textures to achieve the desired end result. Her love of nature’s beauty often manifests itself into her paintings as she weaves wildlife, flora and fauna into a myriad of patterns and shapes. While Cart typically works with mixed media, she also is known for her oil and watercolor paintings.
Ann Marie Dalis is a graduated of the University of Georgia with a BFA degree in interior design. Dalis has enjoyed many careers from an assistant editor of crafts with Southern Living Magazine to a business owner of a children’s accessory company, and as a visual arts teacher. She is a watercolorist, acrylic painter, and potter. Dalis enjoys painting in acrylics the colorful scenery and cottages of St. Simons, creating watercolors of the area’s plant life.
CHRIS HARTWICK - JUNE FEATURED ARTIST
Meet-the-artist Reception June 4th from 6 pm to 9 pm.
The Public is welcome.
Exhibition runs from June 1st through June 30th
Greenville artist, Chris Hartwick, has been painting and drawing for most of his life. Mostly self-taught, Chris received his BS degree in graphic arts from Bob Jones University in 1993. Some of his teachers included Carl Blair, Darrel Koons, and Emory Bopp.
Chris has unique ways of creating his artwork. Born with Arthrogryposis, a rare muscular disease, he is unable to use his hands like others. Instead, he has honed his artistic ability by using his mouth for studio work and feet for digital design.
About the show:
Chris's show is entitled "Songs from Psalms." After reading the book of Psalms several times Chris began to pick out words and phrases which caught his eye. There are several new pieces ranging from realism to design using a broad spectrum of media. Chris decided to try his hand (mouth) at paper sculpture for some pieces which was a real challenge. How many people do you know who can take an X-acto blade and cut straight lines using their mouth? Chris wanted to challenge himself and try something new.
Come see this talented mouth artist's work throughout the month of June and be inspired.
The Public is welcome.
Exhibition runs from June 1st through June 30th
Greenville artist, Chris Hartwick, has been painting and drawing for most of his life. Mostly self-taught, Chris received his BS degree in graphic arts from Bob Jones University in 1993. Some of his teachers included Carl Blair, Darrel Koons, and Emory Bopp.
Chris has unique ways of creating his artwork. Born with Arthrogryposis, a rare muscular disease, he is unable to use his hands like others. Instead, he has honed his artistic ability by using his mouth for studio work and feet for digital design.
About the show:
Chris's show is entitled "Songs from Psalms." After reading the book of Psalms several times Chris began to pick out words and phrases which caught his eye. There are several new pieces ranging from realism to design using a broad spectrum of media. Chris decided to try his hand (mouth) at paper sculpture for some pieces which was a real challenge. How many people do you know who can take an X-acto blade and cut straight lines using their mouth? Chris wanted to challenge himself and try something new.
Come see this talented mouth artist's work throughout the month of June and be inspired.
*May Guest Artist Elizabeth Henderson*
Opening Reception with the artist, May 7, 6-9 pm
Exhibition runs from May 1 through May 31, 2010
About the Artist:
Watercolorist and architect, Elizabeth Henderson, did her understudies in Warsaw, Poland and got her degree from UCLA. She worked as a chief architect in California for many years. Henderson also taught architecture at the University in Maryland. As a professor of architecture for twenty one years, she was amazed at the different styles represented by the thousands of students from many countries. “We could all paint the same thing in a thousand different ways.”
Painting is what she does all the time. It’s her love, her life, her everything. It really helped being an architect, since Elizabeth’s biggest passion is buildings all over the world, old and new, real and imaginary.
Elizabeth says about her work, “By looking at my paintings, I hope you will enjoy all of these places as much as I have.”
About the show:
World traveler and watercolorist, Elizabeth Henderson, brings her “world” to the Artists Guild Gallery for the month of May. Come view her works and enjoy the “sites” from around the globe. She brings a delightful ambience combining her architectural background with watercolor fluidity.
Exhibition runs from May 1 through May 31, 2010
About the Artist:
Watercolorist and architect, Elizabeth Henderson, did her understudies in Warsaw, Poland and got her degree from UCLA. She worked as a chief architect in California for many years. Henderson also taught architecture at the University in Maryland. As a professor of architecture for twenty one years, she was amazed at the different styles represented by the thousands of students from many countries. “We could all paint the same thing in a thousand different ways.”
Painting is what she does all the time. It’s her love, her life, her everything. It really helped being an architect, since Elizabeth’s biggest passion is buildings all over the world, old and new, real and imaginary.
Elizabeth says about her work, “By looking at my paintings, I hope you will enjoy all of these places as much as I have.”
About the show:
World traveler and watercolorist, Elizabeth Henderson, brings her “world” to the Artists Guild Gallery for the month of May. Come view her works and enjoy the “sites” from around the globe. She brings a delightful ambience combining her architectural background with watercolor fluidity.
*Greenville Woodworkers Guild*
The Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville announces
April Guest Artist the Woodworkers Guild of Greenville
Greenville, SC, April 1-30
Opening Reception with the artists, April 2, 6-9 pm
About the Show:
During the month of April, 2010, the Greenville Woodworkers Guild will be the guest artist of the month at the Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville. On April 2, the gallery will host the opening of its display of the Woodworker member pieces during the First Friday Gallery Crawl.
The Greenville Woodworkers Guild, founded in 1981 by a small team of woodworkers, is now a group of over 600 men and women who have always been known for it's charitable contributions such as toys, storage units, chairs and desks they make for special needs children for local organizations such as The Meyer Center for Special Needs Children, Habitat for Humanity, The Children's Museum and over 30 other local charities.
On display will be some of the hand-crafted wooden creations members of the Guild make for themselves, their family members and friends such as tables, benches, bowls, chests, toys and more. Some of their items will also be offered for sale. The Guild continues to expand its purpose of educating members, publicizing the art of woodworking and giving to charity by holding regular classes, seminars and meetings, planning field trips and maintaining an active presence in the Greenville community. Classes are taught by Guild board members and subject matter ranges from constructing a wooden pen to learning furniture making techniques used in the 18th century.
The Greenville Woodworkers Guild has grown to the point where it's become a model for other woodworking organizations nationwide. After receiving national press in woodworking magazines, numerous other guilds throughout the country have contacted the Greenville Woodworkers Guild for advice.
"A lot of people look at woodworking as cabinet production, but the members look at it as making works of art" from wood. Visit the Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville during the month of April and enjoy their creations of "Woodworking as an Art Form."
April Guest Artist the Woodworkers Guild of Greenville
Greenville, SC, April 1-30
Opening Reception with the artists, April 2, 6-9 pm
About the Show:
During the month of April, 2010, the Greenville Woodworkers Guild will be the guest artist of the month at the Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville. On April 2, the gallery will host the opening of its display of the Woodworker member pieces during the First Friday Gallery Crawl.
The Greenville Woodworkers Guild, founded in 1981 by a small team of woodworkers, is now a group of over 600 men and women who have always been known for it's charitable contributions such as toys, storage units, chairs and desks they make for special needs children for local organizations such as The Meyer Center for Special Needs Children, Habitat for Humanity, The Children's Museum and over 30 other local charities.
On display will be some of the hand-crafted wooden creations members of the Guild make for themselves, their family members and friends such as tables, benches, bowls, chests, toys and more. Some of their items will also be offered for sale. The Guild continues to expand its purpose of educating members, publicizing the art of woodworking and giving to charity by holding regular classes, seminars and meetings, planning field trips and maintaining an active presence in the Greenville community. Classes are taught by Guild board members and subject matter ranges from constructing a wooden pen to learning furniture making techniques used in the 18th century.
The Greenville Woodworkers Guild has grown to the point where it's become a model for other woodworking organizations nationwide. After receiving national press in woodworking magazines, numerous other guilds throughout the country have contacted the Greenville Woodworkers Guild for advice.
"A lot of people look at woodworking as cabinet production, but the members look at it as making works of art" from wood. Visit the Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville during the month of April and enjoy their creations of "Woodworking as an Art Form."
_All Things Nude_
Meet the Artists Reception, Friday, March 5, 2010, from 6-9pm. The gallery members are putting on their own show and calling it "All Things Nude." The artists will take the concept and paint, sketch, draw, or photograph their interpretation. Some of the group may take a different spin on the title of the show so that certain pieces may not be the nudes you normally would view. It is always an exciting and eye-opening event when these artists are set free to have fun. You will not be disappointed in the outcome of the works by these members. Please come and experience the avenue each artist traveled in this delicate subject matter. See you there.
JIM FOWLER
The Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville announces
February Guest Artist Jim Fowler
Greenville, SC, February 1-28
Opening Reception with the artist, February 5, 6-9 pm
About the Artist:
Jim Fowler, a native of Bennettsville, South Carolina, has been taking photographs since he was old enough to hold a Brownie Camera. He has lived and worked in Greenville since 1980, and is best known for his book, Wild Orchids of South Carolina: A Popular Natural History, published by the University of South Carolina Press in 2005.
In February 2009, he participated in the “Winter Light” photography workshop in Yosemite, California, sponsored by the Ansel Adams Gallery and led by master photographer, Keith Walklet.
He moved from film to digital photography in the year 2000. He uses Olympus cameras and lenses, and performs all his image post-processing, printing, and framing.
Come “see” the photographs of Jim fowler throughout the month of February. Be awed and inspired as you view these images of nature. Try to understand Jim’s feeling and passion of the moment as he froze these pictures in time for our enjoyment now. See what he has captured through the camera’s lens of the artistic beauty of nature, from expansive, grand landscapes to close-up macro images. What treats for our eyes to behold!
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February Guest Artist Jim Fowler
Greenville, SC, February 1-28
Opening Reception with the artist, February 5, 6-9 pm
About the Artist:
Jim Fowler, a native of Bennettsville, South Carolina, has been taking photographs since he was old enough to hold a Brownie Camera. He has lived and worked in Greenville since 1980, and is best known for his book, Wild Orchids of South Carolina: A Popular Natural History, published by the University of South Carolina Press in 2005.
In February 2009, he participated in the “Winter Light” photography workshop in Yosemite, California, sponsored by the Ansel Adams Gallery and led by master photographer, Keith Walklet.
He moved from film to digital photography in the year 2000. He uses Olympus cameras and lenses, and performs all his image post-processing, printing, and framing.
Come “see” the photographs of Jim fowler throughout the month of February. Be awed and inspired as you view these images of nature. Try to understand Jim’s feeling and passion of the moment as he froze these pictures in time for our enjoyment now. See what he has captured through the camera’s lens of the artistic beauty of nature, from expansive, grand landscapes to close-up macro images. What treats for our eyes to behold!
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DECEMBER JEWELRY SHOW
The Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville announces
December Jewelry Show with Eight Artists
Opening Reception with the artists, December 4, 6-9 pm
Show will run through the month of December.
About the show:
Just in time for Christmas! Seven jewelry artists will be showing an exciting diversity of styles and materials including: fabricated silver to mixed metals; precious stones to organic materials; vitreous enamels and lampworked beads to woven bead work. Adorn your body and create a “Wow” factor everywhere you go with these beautiful jewelry pieces. They make awesome Christmas gifts!
About the Artists:
Duffy Brown thinks of jewelry as small sculptures. Sterling silver, copper, bronze, and found objects are the materials which she most frequently uses. Duffy is drawn to the colors and textures of the earth. Many of her designs are a mosaic of shells, woven copper, river rocks and other found objects. Other materials include porcelain shards and glass bead mosaic. These materials add more color to her work without resorting to gems. Tile grout is often used in the mosaics to set the objects off.
As a child Patricia Stalb’s grandmother, Charlotte, would occasionally give her a piece of costume jewelry. This was a big treat for Patricia, and she would take the piece apart and customize it to suit her needs. She had no way of knowing that this was the start of a jewelry-making career.
In 1991, Patricia took a beginner metalsmithing course where she learned the basics: cutting, filing and soldering. She spent two weeks in the summer of 2004 at the Penland School of Crafts, studying surface decoration techniques such as acid-etching and roller printing. She has also taken fold-forming and chasing and repousse' classes, as well as enameling courses at the John C. Campbell Folk School. Anything else about jewelry construction Patricia learned through trial and much error.
Barbara Green began making jewelry in 1994 as a way to fill her time. She uses a variety of beads made from glass, pearl, gem stones, shell, bone and wood. Barbara incorporates cabochons of stone and glass into her work. She looks to nature for inspiration for the colors and flow of the pieces. In the quest to make jewelry, Barbara took up silversmithing, this, in turn, led to creating with other metals. At present, she works with copper.
Creative by nature, Joanne Morash was introduced to silversmithing by a friend nine years ago. Joanne fell in love with it! She ended up apprenticing [for the teacher] (in the field) for four years. During that time she proceeded to teach herself the art of lampworking. Now, finding ways to combine metal and glass is her main challenge. Joanne’s ideas just keep coming and are virtually endless.
Jennifer Henderson has been a metalsmith since 1991. Specializing in sterling silver, she enjoys adding semi-precious stones and gems creating unique and reasonably priced jewelry. Jennifer also works with several other metals using a variety of techniques such as hollow forming, patina on copper and brass, silver and bronze casting, roller printing, marriage of metals, and anodizing.
Laura Dahl is a recent transplant from Spokane, Washington. Her primary medium is non-ferrous metal, but also includes, stones, handmade felt, wood, or leather. She creates hand-fabricated metal jewelry, boxes, handbags, and other small metal objects.
Laura is passionate about marrying metals and etching. She has developed a style called “Cobblestone,” her original and signature technique, combining metal, sheet, and grain. Her award-winning work can be found in galleries in WA and SC.
Newcomer, Cynda LuClair, who is one of our gallery members will be showing her work. She takes old art that she cuts down into fashionable neck-ware.
Also, Gerda Bowman will be sharing her jewelry to the public. She is another Artists Guild Gallery member who primarily works in pencils and pastels.
December Jewelry Show with Eight Artists
Opening Reception with the artists, December 4, 6-9 pm
Show will run through the month of December.
About the show:
Just in time for Christmas! Seven jewelry artists will be showing an exciting diversity of styles and materials including: fabricated silver to mixed metals; precious stones to organic materials; vitreous enamels and lampworked beads to woven bead work. Adorn your body and create a “Wow” factor everywhere you go with these beautiful jewelry pieces. They make awesome Christmas gifts!
About the Artists:
Duffy Brown thinks of jewelry as small sculptures. Sterling silver, copper, bronze, and found objects are the materials which she most frequently uses. Duffy is drawn to the colors and textures of the earth. Many of her designs are a mosaic of shells, woven copper, river rocks and other found objects. Other materials include porcelain shards and glass bead mosaic. These materials add more color to her work without resorting to gems. Tile grout is often used in the mosaics to set the objects off.
As a child Patricia Stalb’s grandmother, Charlotte, would occasionally give her a piece of costume jewelry. This was a big treat for Patricia, and she would take the piece apart and customize it to suit her needs. She had no way of knowing that this was the start of a jewelry-making career.
In 1991, Patricia took a beginner metalsmithing course where she learned the basics: cutting, filing and soldering. She spent two weeks in the summer of 2004 at the Penland School of Crafts, studying surface decoration techniques such as acid-etching and roller printing. She has also taken fold-forming and chasing and repousse' classes, as well as enameling courses at the John C. Campbell Folk School. Anything else about jewelry construction Patricia learned through trial and much error.
Barbara Green began making jewelry in 1994 as a way to fill her time. She uses a variety of beads made from glass, pearl, gem stones, shell, bone and wood. Barbara incorporates cabochons of stone and glass into her work. She looks to nature for inspiration for the colors and flow of the pieces. In the quest to make jewelry, Barbara took up silversmithing, this, in turn, led to creating with other metals. At present, she works with copper.
Creative by nature, Joanne Morash was introduced to silversmithing by a friend nine years ago. Joanne fell in love with it! She ended up apprenticing [for the teacher] (in the field) for four years. During that time she proceeded to teach herself the art of lampworking. Now, finding ways to combine metal and glass is her main challenge. Joanne’s ideas just keep coming and are virtually endless.
Jennifer Henderson has been a metalsmith since 1991. Specializing in sterling silver, she enjoys adding semi-precious stones and gems creating unique and reasonably priced jewelry. Jennifer also works with several other metals using a variety of techniques such as hollow forming, patina on copper and brass, silver and bronze casting, roller printing, marriage of metals, and anodizing.
Laura Dahl is a recent transplant from Spokane, Washington. Her primary medium is non-ferrous metal, but also includes, stones, handmade felt, wood, or leather. She creates hand-fabricated metal jewelry, boxes, handbags, and other small metal objects.
Laura is passionate about marrying metals and etching. She has developed a style called “Cobblestone,” her original and signature technique, combining metal, sheet, and grain. Her award-winning work can be found in galleries in WA and SC.
Newcomer, Cynda LuClair, who is one of our gallery members will be showing her work. She takes old art that she cuts down into fashionable neck-ware.
Also, Gerda Bowman will be sharing her jewelry to the public. She is another Artists Guild Gallery member who primarily works in pencils and pastels.
*CYNTHIA RODDEY*
The Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville announces
November Artist Cynthia Roddey
Greenville, SC, November 1-30
"Meet the Artist" Opening Reception will be held November 6, 6-9 p.m.
About the Show:
Cynthia Roddey will be displaying her watercolor works with us during the month of November. Her exhibit, entitled “Cornucopia,” will be focusing on fruit, fish, and fowl. Come view her work with us.
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November Artist Cynthia Roddey
Greenville, SC, November 1-30
"Meet the Artist" Opening Reception will be held November 6, 6-9 p.m.
About the Show:
Cynthia Roddey will be displaying her watercolor works with us during the month of November. Her exhibit, entitled “Cornucopia,” will be focusing on fruit, fish, and fowl. Come view her work with us.
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_2nd Anniversary Party_
*The Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville announces
October Art Gallery 2-Year Anniversary Celebration*
Greenville, SC, October 1-31
Opening Reception will be held October 2, 6-9 p.m.
About the Show:
Look who is turning one year older! The Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville is pleased to announce its two year Anniversary Celebration, Friday, October 2, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The public is invited to explore the inspirations of the gallery members in a presentation entitled “Copy Cats.” Each artist will recreate a piece of work from one of their favorite artists.
“I am delighted with all of the accomplishments of our Gallery over the past two short years.” exclaims President and Founder Laura Buxo. A few of the memorable events include the 7’ x 6.5’ Greenville City Mural created for the AHA’s annual fund raiser; the event for the Greenville Humane Society that drew over 800 people and their pets; and most recently, the Artful Bra exhibit created by the South Carolina Quilters Society to benefit Breast Cancer Research.
October Art Gallery 2-Year Anniversary Celebration*
Greenville, SC, October 1-31
Opening Reception will be held October 2, 6-9 p.m.
About the Show:
Look who is turning one year older! The Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville is pleased to announce its two year Anniversary Celebration, Friday, October 2, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The public is invited to explore the inspirations of the gallery members in a presentation entitled “Copy Cats.” Each artist will recreate a piece of work from one of their favorite artists.
“I am delighted with all of the accomplishments of our Gallery over the past two short years.” exclaims President and Founder Laura Buxo. A few of the memorable events include the 7’ x 6.5’ Greenville City Mural created for the AHA’s annual fund raiser; the event for the Greenville Humane Society that drew over 800 people and their pets; and most recently, the Artful Bra exhibit created by the South Carolina Quilters Society to benefit Breast Cancer Research.
*GARRY TURPIN*
The Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville announces September artist Garry Turpin
Greenville, SC, September 1-30
Opening Reception with the artist will be held September 4, 6-9 pm
About the Show:
Garry invites the viewer to join him in his interpretation of our world. He likes to use the rich variable colors of oil on canvas to capture his feelings and the presence of his subjects. When the wonders of life and its amazing variety synchronize to provide a lasting memory Garry simply tries to express his interpretation and pass it forward.
Water has always been a favorite subject for Garry. Garry says that, “water's transparent and reflective natures always provide a challenge when painting. Crashing waves with sunburned beachcombers and the cool waters of mountain streams call me to represent them in a 2 dimensional manner that others will enjoy and remember.” For the past five years the majority of his work has been Southern Americana with more focus on the people of our beautiful country.
Greenville, SC, September 1-30
Opening Reception with the artist will be held September 4, 6-9 pm
About the Show:
Garry invites the viewer to join him in his interpretation of our world. He likes to use the rich variable colors of oil on canvas to capture his feelings and the presence of his subjects. When the wonders of life and its amazing variety synchronize to provide a lasting memory Garry simply tries to express his interpretation and pass it forward.
Water has always been a favorite subject for Garry. Garry says that, “water's transparent and reflective natures always provide a challenge when painting. Crashing waves with sunburned beachcombers and the cool waters of mountain streams call me to represent them in a 2 dimensional manner that others will enjoy and remember.” For the past five years the majority of his work has been Southern Americana with more focus on the people of our beautiful country.
BRAS FOR A CAUSE
*The Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville Announces
August Breast Cancer Awareness Exhibit*
Greenville, SC, August 2-31
Opening Reception will be held August 7, 6-9 pm
About the show:
The Artist's Guild Gallery (AGGG) has the honor of hosting "BRAS FOR A CAUSE," the brain child of The Quilter's of South Carolina who have been in existence since 1994. This unusual exhibit consists of fifty original works of art on bras. The bras are unique, entertaining, humorous, and beautiful. This is a must see exhibit! It will be exciting and fun, yet its purpose is to memorialize those who were lost to this disease, to honor its survivors, and to bring breast cancer awareness to the public.
The art bras exhibit is traveling to galleries throughout South Carolina until October of 2009, at which time the entire exhibit will be auctioned off with the proceeds being donated to the Best Chance Network. The Best Chance Network is a program that helps women, ages 40 to 64, who need to be screened for cancer but do not have, or cannot afford, proper insurance coverage. There are women walking among us who have cancer but won't find out until the disease has taken an aggressive effect on their bodies.
Visit AGGG and view the artistic bras with titles such as, "Mardi Gras, Tickled Pink, Lily Padded, Trick or Treat, and Split Personality." AGGG has some surprises up its sleeve for the art bra reception. Come and see.
AGGG is proud
Jeffery Noel Byrd
July Guest Artist - Jeffery Noel Byrd
Meet the Artist Reception Friday, July 3rd 6:00 pm to 9:00 Pm
The Artist's Guild Gallery of Greenville (AGGG) is proud to host a reception to honor the works of Jeffery Noel Byrd.
Early on, Jeffery chose to hone his natural artistic ability through education; he attended The Governor's School of Greenville, and The Fine Arts Center of Greenville. Jeffery continued his education and earned an associates degree in Advertising Design from The Greenville Museum School of Art.; he went on to study graphic design and illustration while attending The Atlanta College of Georgia.
After graduation, Jeffery audited classes at The Parson School of Design in New York. He created "The Love Design Entrepreneurship" in Atlanta GA. as well as "Just-in Productions," in Mount Vernon New York. Jeffery's artwork led him to various cities and states before his heart brought him back to Greenville. Once again in Greenville, he became a start-up member of "The Silhouettes Collective," and ran "Studio 6," in the west end.
Jefferey's need to create began when he was ten years old. His life long love of cars led him to specialize in automobile portraits; his amazing artistic abilities don't end there. With pencil or charcoal Jeffery has the uncanny ability, regardless of his subject, "people, animals, or inanimate objects," to evoke incredible emotion.
Jeffery has been dubbed by friends and family, "The Worlds Greatest Closet Artist." He earned his nickname by being so very humble about his unbelievable talent; The Artist's Guild Gallery of Greenville (AGGG) plans to change all that!
AGGG will showcase this truly gifted artist and his remarkable work, the entire month of July. The public is invited to a reception in Jeffery's honor; Friday evening, August 7, 6-9 p.m. at The Artist's Guild Gallery, 200 N. Main St., Greenville, SC. Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10 till 6 and Sunday 1 till 5. AGGG is open 7 days a week.
Welcome back to Greenville Jeffery, New York's loss is Greenville's gain!
Meet the Artist Reception Friday, July 3rd 6:00 pm to 9:00 Pm
The Artist's Guild Gallery of Greenville (AGGG) is proud to host a reception to honor the works of Jeffery Noel Byrd.
Early on, Jeffery chose to hone his natural artistic ability through education; he attended The Governor's School of Greenville, and The Fine Arts Center of Greenville. Jeffery continued his education and earned an associates degree in Advertising Design from The Greenville Museum School of Art.; he went on to study graphic design and illustration while attending The Atlanta College of Georgia.
After graduation, Jeffery audited classes at The Parson School of Design in New York. He created "The Love Design Entrepreneurship" in Atlanta GA. as well as "Just-in Productions," in Mount Vernon New York. Jeffery's artwork led him to various cities and states before his heart brought him back to Greenville. Once again in Greenville, he became a start-up member of "The Silhouettes Collective," and ran "Studio 6," in the west end.
Jefferey's need to create began when he was ten years old. His life long love of cars led him to specialize in automobile portraits; his amazing artistic abilities don't end there. With pencil or charcoal Jeffery has the uncanny ability, regardless of his subject, "people, animals, or inanimate objects," to evoke incredible emotion.
Jeffery has been dubbed by friends and family, "The Worlds Greatest Closet Artist." He earned his nickname by being so very humble about his unbelievable talent; The Artist's Guild Gallery of Greenville (AGGG) plans to change all that!
AGGG will showcase this truly gifted artist and his remarkable work, the entire month of July. The public is invited to a reception in Jeffery's honor; Friday evening, August 7, 6-9 p.m. at The Artist's Guild Gallery, 200 N. Main St., Greenville, SC. Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10 till 6 and Sunday 1 till 5. AGGG is open 7 days a week.
Welcome back to Greenville Jeffery, New York's loss is Greenville's gain!
Gallery Swap with Glynn Art Association of St. Simons Island, GA
The Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville Announces
The Gallery Swap in June
Greenville, SC, June 1-30
St. Simon’s Opening Reception for the AGGG artists, June 4, 6-9 pm
AGGG’s Opening Reception for the Glynn Art Association artists, June 5, 6-9 pm
About the Show:
Beginning June 1, and throughout the month of June, the Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville, SC., and The Glynn Art Association of St. Simons Island, GA, will be “swapping” artwork, lending a new perspective to each gallery and their patrons!
The Glynn Art Association in St. Simons Island, GA, will host a reception for The Artists Guild Gallery (AGGG) exhibit on Thursday evening, June 4, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 P.M. The Glynn Art Gallery is located in the “heart” of St. Simons Island at 319 Mallery Street in the quaint Pier Village on the south end of the island. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Artist's Guild Gallery of Greenville will host the opening reception for the St. Simon's exhibit on June 5, the “First Friday” of June, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The St. Simon artists will present a Plein Air Exhibit featuring the coastal scenes of Georgia
* April Harrison May 1 through 31*
May Guest Artist APRIL HARRISON
Opening Reception with the artist, May 1, 6-9:30 pm
About the Artist:
April Harrison is a S.C. native; a “daughter of Greenville.” She is a self-taught artist. April says she is simply “a vessel being utilized to instinctively create narrative, sentiment and observation.”
Incorporating found objects, specialty papers, and interesting treasures, April’s work delights the eye with its tapestry-like texture and overlay of colors. Her brilliant visions have been showcased in prominent galleries in several states as well as being published in numerous publications. Harrison's unique Folk Art is displayed in museums and universities as well as many other public domains. April's work is the delight of many private collectors and a privilege to all who have the opportunity to view her outstanding diverse images!
Opening Reception with the artist, May 1, 6-9:30 pm
About the Artist:
April Harrison is a S.C. native; a “daughter of Greenville.” She is a self-taught artist. April says she is simply “a vessel being utilized to instinctively create narrative, sentiment and observation.”
Incorporating found objects, specialty papers, and interesting treasures, April’s work delights the eye with its tapestry-like texture and overlay of colors. Her brilliant visions have been showcased in prominent galleries in several states as well as being published in numerous publications. Harrison's unique Folk Art is displayed in museums and universities as well as many other public domains. April's work is the delight of many private collectors and a privilege to all who have the opportunity to view her outstanding diverse images!
RENEE CAROLLA "Urban Dog: Cool Portraits for Hip Dogs"
April Guest Artist Renee Carolla
Reception with the artist April 3 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM
About the Artist:
Renee Carolla earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Rider University. Her career as a newspaper photographer began in the New York Metro area where she covered daily assignments ranging from professional sports, NYC runway fashion, Presidential campaigns, and small-town, high school football games. She completed her Masters Studies in Journalism/Visual Communications at Ohio University.
Renee relocated to South Carolina and began publishing her own weekly newspaper. During that time she received a multitude of awards for her photography. After the birth of her daughter she switched gears and began photographing family vacations and weddings on Hilton Head Island. In pursuit of new creative challenges, she was beckoned toward the emanating energy of the Upstate where Greenville County's art-rich culture and natural beauty provided tremendous appeal. Renee is thrilled to be following her photographic passion on the streets of vibrant and friendly Downtown Greenville! With over 25 years experience in photojournalism, she is accomplished at revealing true personalities through her images.
About the show:
The Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville and Renee Carolla will host a pet-friendly, artist’s reception to benefit the Greenville Humane Society. Renee will feature her "Urban Dog: Cool Portraits for Hip Dogs,” at AGGG throughout the month of April. She will offer a professional pet portrait for raffle with the proceeds going to the Greenville Humane Society. To see more of Renee's photography, check out her site at www.Reneecarolla.com.
Reception with the artist April 3 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM
About the Artist:
Renee Carolla earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Rider University. Her career as a newspaper photographer began in the New York Metro area where she covered daily assignments ranging from professional sports, NYC runway fashion, Presidential campaigns, and small-town, high school football games. She completed her Masters Studies in Journalism/Visual Communications at Ohio University.
Renee relocated to South Carolina and began publishing her own weekly newspaper. During that time she received a multitude of awards for her photography. After the birth of her daughter she switched gears and began photographing family vacations and weddings on Hilton Head Island. In pursuit of new creative challenges, she was beckoned toward the emanating energy of the Upstate where Greenville County's art-rich culture and natural beauty provided tremendous appeal. Renee is thrilled to be following her photographic passion on the streets of vibrant and friendly Downtown Greenville! With over 25 years experience in photojournalism, she is accomplished at revealing true personalities through her images.
About the show:
The Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville and Renee Carolla will host a pet-friendly, artist’s reception to benefit the Greenville Humane Society. Renee will feature her "Urban Dog: Cool Portraits for Hip Dogs,” at AGGG throughout the month of April. She will offer a professional pet portrait for raffle with the proceeds going to the Greenville Humane Society. To see more of Renee's photography, check out her site at www.Reneecarolla.com.
Robert "Bob" Ray
The Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville announces
March guest artist Robert “Bob” Ray
Greenville, SC, March 1-31
Opening Reception with the artist, March 6, 6-9 pm
About the Artist:
Bob’s exhibit is entitled “In Our Own Backyard
Bob’s work reflects his love for images found in the reality of every day living. With skill and precision, Bob’s pencil and watercolor pieces illuminate backyard memories with wonder and color. Bob earns his living as a local attorney, but his joy comes from his fountain of youth, which is played out in majestic color on paper, while his faithful dog Hunter lies at his feet. A Furman and Clemson graduate, Bob obtained his Juris Doctor from Mercer University School of Law, and has been practicing law since 1973. Although Bob is primarily self–taught in the world of art, he has studied with Tom Flowers and Pat Grills. Bob is a member of the National Watercolor Society, The South Carolina Water Media Society, and MAC. You may view Bob’s work at www.raywatercolors.com
March guest artist Robert “Bob” Ray
Greenville, SC, March 1-31
Opening Reception with the artist, March 6, 6-9 pm
About the Artist:
Bob’s exhibit is entitled “In Our Own Backyard
Bob’s work reflects his love for images found in the reality of every day living. With skill and precision, Bob’s pencil and watercolor pieces illuminate backyard memories with wonder and color. Bob earns his living as a local attorney, but his joy comes from his fountain of youth, which is played out in majestic color on paper, while his faithful dog Hunter lies at his feet. A Furman and Clemson graduate, Bob obtained his Juris Doctor from Mercer University School of Law, and has been practicing law since 1973. Although Bob is primarily self–taught in the world of art, he has studied with Tom Flowers and Pat Grills. Bob is a member of the National Watercolor Society, The South Carolina Water Media Society, and MAC. You may view Bob’s work at www.raywatercolors.com
*February Guest Artist Katie Coston*
Opening Reception with the artists, February 6, 6-9 pm
About the Artist:
Katie Coston says of herself, “I guess I’ve always been an ‘artist.’” As a girl she remembers digging clay from the yard and making tiny vessels. Katie would let them dry in the sun and carefully paint them with miniature floral designs. This desire to create only grew with her through the years. She studied art education on the undergraduate level and completed an MA in Three Dimensional Studio Art in 2008. Last year she started “Illyria Pottery” in Greenville, SC. She is quoted, “I love the freedom I have to create both functional and fine art pieces.”
About the show:
Many of Katie’s recent works are an attempt to transcribe the visual and actual textures of nature to her forms. Many of her pieces are functional, but the forms and surface decorations are for the eye. Some of her works are also non-functional; they have been made to both visually please and to convey a message.
Come see Katie Coston’s beautiful art forms throughout the month of February
About the Artist:
Katie Coston says of herself, “I guess I’ve always been an ‘artist.’” As a girl she remembers digging clay from the yard and making tiny vessels. Katie would let them dry in the sun and carefully paint them with miniature floral designs. This desire to create only grew with her through the years. She studied art education on the undergraduate level and completed an MA in Three Dimensional Studio Art in 2008. Last year she started “Illyria Pottery” in Greenville, SC. She is quoted, “I love the freedom I have to create both functional and fine art pieces.”
About the show:
Many of Katie’s recent works are an attempt to transcribe the visual and actual textures of nature to her forms. Many of her pieces are functional, but the forms and surface decorations are for the eye. Some of her works are also non-functional; they have been made to both visually please and to convey a message.
Come see Katie Coston’s beautiful art forms throughout the month of February
