Few words are needed to explain the subject matter of these two artist's incredible paintings.  Masterfully depicting the countryside of South Carolina,  Jane and Celia are recording on canvas the present day abundance of farmlife in the lowcountry. Certainly worth a visit to Island Art Gallery to see them before they are gone!

   We also welcome Paula Robertson to the gallery this month.  A seasoned watercolor artist, Paula pushes the limits of color and technique to create her beautiful paintings on yupo paper.  Learn more about Paula and her work here...paulaspalette.pixels.com/ 

If you weren't able to join us in July for the opening of the "Celebrating Pawleys Island" show and booksigning with Lee Brockington and Steve Roberts, it's not too late to see it!  The exhibit of art created by each of our 24 participating gallery artists truly captures the charm and nostalgia of our barrier island.  Hope you will take some time during the month of August to pop in and see this incredibly diverse and unique gathering of original art hanging through Labor Day Weekend.

Magic of the Ordinary Show--May 4th, 2018---First Place: "Angel Ascending" by John Hart, Second Place: "The Back Door", by Barnie Slice, Third Place: "Last Sign of Fall", by Celia Wester.   "All three paintings I have chosen have challenged the viewer to look beyond the ordinary through the visual communication skills of each artist." Maura Kenny, juror.

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​Maura Kenny, Art Professor and artist, has taught drawing and painting courses at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina for over 30 years.
Originally from Connecticut, Maura graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with an Art Education degree and was an art educator in the Public School System of Vernon, Connecticut before moving on to Graduate School.  In Graduate School at the University of North Carolina Greensboro she earned an MFA degree in painting. Maura’s paintings have been exhibited in regional, national and international exhibitions and have won many awards.
Maura and her husband Paul have lived in Georgetown County SC for over 30 years where she maintains an active studio in her home.  

 
 
Silver Shells
 Imperial Venus
By Patricia B. Mitchell.
The surface of this shell looks like it has been contour-plowed, with deep furrows between its 5-8 broad, concentric ribs. The ribs do not narrow markedly as they near the margins of the shell. The bivalve, a hard-shelled clam, may reach a length of 1½ inches, and is cream- to grayish-white, sometimes touched with brown. It is very sturdy and only slightly inflated. Its outline is vaguely triangular. When fresh, the shell is very glossy.
(Also, known as the Pawley’s Island Shell.)
 
 
 
Create your own beautiful fine silver “Pawley’s Island”  shell for a gift or for yourself.  All levels welcome!  In this class, you will use silver clay to make a fine silver replica of an original Imperial Venus sea shell,  better know here as the Pawley’s Island Sea Shell.  The shell can be used as a pendant, earrings or a charm.  
 
A materials fee of $25.00 is payable to the instructor in class. The materials fee includes the Silver Clay and findings needed to complete the project.  All tools and materials provided.
 
 
Island Art Gallery, Pawleys Island, SC
 
Date: May 5, 2018​
Time: 10:30-2:30
Course fee: $75.00