Crabs at Bowens Island Restaurant, off the dock… LOOK how colorful that one is!
My “people” are in town (woohoo!) so this starts a week of short posts… I will be back to regular posting next week… promise!
Catch you back here tomorrow!
Tag: Charleston
Azaleas will be gorgeous for the Flowertown Festival in Summerville, SC!
This photo was taken after a heavy rain, and the flowers held up beautifully! We’ve had a colder than normal spring which has extended our azalea blooming season quite nicely. Everywhere you look there is abundant color that you just wouldn’t believe!
Speaking of flowers… are you going to the Flowertown Festival in Summerville, SC today? There is always a large turnout (over 200,00 annually!). A busy week in Charleston, SC… Cooper River Bridge Run yesterday and Flowertown Festival this weekend… today is the last day, so get out and enjoy it! Click the above link for more information!
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Sanders Hot Fudge Cream Puff… oh paleeeez!
You know how it is when you have something on your mind and it won’t go away? Like a song… or a commercial (even worse) or Sanders Hot Fudge Cream Puff… oh my gosh. How I wish I could get to a Sanders right now and make myself happy, ha ha… I remember Sanders when I was a kid growing up, what a treat! A few years ago my mom, sister and I went to Mackinac Island for a getaway… and Sanders was there! What a surprise! Is there something from your childhood that you remember that instantly makes you smile! Savor those memories!
For those of you who got out and ran the COOPER RIVER BRIDGE RUN, WOOHOO! I congratulate you! I think you deserve an ice cream… wish there was a Sanders here, but we have plenty of great ice cream shops… enjoy!
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Featured Artist… James Richards! Show this evening…
Light Dance by James Richards – Image: Galerie on Broad
I love the paintings by James Richards. Rarely do I have a problem selecting which painting to use in a post, but these are all so good! Charleston paintings with a different twist which I adore! This evening there is an art walk downtown (Charleston, SC), and James will have a show of his paintings at the Galerie on Broad (located on Broad Street) and (lucky us!) he will be doing a painting demo. Hope to see you there, I wouldn’t miss it! For those of you who aren’t in Charleston, you can check out his work via the gallery website or James Richards’ website!
One more… because I couldn’t resist…
Neighborhood Marsh by James Richards – Image: Galerie on Broad
Read a blip about James from the Galerie on Broad website:
James Richards is driven by a passionate
connection with nature and a deep sense of
obligation to relay his vision in the most truthful
manner possible. This ethic, manifested in his
work, is giving Richards paintings their own
place in the world of art today.
A self taught artist, James has spent years
studying the nuances of paint which has given
him a keen sense of understanding and control
over the medium. James is an advocate of
painting from life and spends his time traveling
the world in search of new inspiration.
He has won multiple national awards and is
regarded as one of the top landscape painting
instructors in the country. James Richards
paintings are internationally collected.
Here is some information about the art walk from CharlestonGalleryRow.com website, more info on their website… also other galleries in the area will be participating, so check it out!:
Located along Historic Broad Street, Gallery Row opens its doors for “First Fridays on Broad” and a variety of other events hosted by the 16 galleries, restaurants, and boutiques on the Row.
Description
Ellis-Nicholson Gallery, Hamlet Fine Art Gallery, Martin Gallery, COCO VIVO Fine Art |Design, UTOPIA, Edward Dare Gallery, Mary Martin Gallery, Bernie Horton Gallery, Spencer Galleries, Lambert Gray Gallery, Ella Walton Richardson Fine Art, Galerie on Broad, Robison Richards Gallery.
Immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of artistic vision created by local, emerging and nationally recognized artists… with a visit to Charleston’s Gallery Row on Historic Broad Street. Charleston was at one time the richest city in America. As such, Broad Street was the banking center of the busy port town, lined with grand old bank buildings from the 1800’s, Broad Street has been transformed into a street of the cities most diverse, fine art galleries, known as Gallery Row.
Charleston has been named one of the top art destinations in America, with Gallery Row being a destination within itself. Stroll Gallery to Gallery, on our broad, pedestrian friendly street, browsing award winning, oil, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, mixed media, photography, clay, stone, pottery, art glass, sculpture, bronzes, outdoor sculptures, and many works by exceptional artists you will not find in any other fine art destination. The charm of the Antebellum South surrounds Gallery Row with the famed Rainbow Row, the Battery with its stately mansions, and gorgeous views.
Gallery Row offers many culturally abundant events to include, first Friday art walks, the first Friday of every month, October’s Taste of The Arts, sponsored by Charleston’s famed Restaurant Association, February’s Blues On Broad, a yearly December brunch, customer appreciation dinners, “Meet the Artist” events, artist workshops, special event venues, gallery tours and much more.
A trip to Charleston by art lovers will not be complete without a stroll down this street, There is convenient parking located at both ends of “The Row.” Within walking distance of Gallery Row are some of Charleston’s most charming hotels, Inns , Bed And Breakfasts and award winning restaurants.
Catch you back here tomorrow!
Featured Charleston Artist… Charles Williams!
Painting by Charles Williams
Charles Williams is an immensely talented artist. I love how he blends his realistic paintings with a contemporary twist. Pizazz! His paintings are wildly realistic, and I swear you can FEEL the movement from them… especially the Ocean Works… After viewing a few I think that I came close to needing a Dramamine (in a good way!)! How cool to have something still show movement. Very talented!
Check out Robert Lange Studios Fine Art Gallery for more of Charles’ work!
Read a blip about Charles from his website:
Charles Williams is a professional contemporary realist painter from Georgetown, South Carolina and a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Savannah, Georgia with a Bachelors Degree in Fine Art. From utilizing oils for the basis of landscapes, each painting captures his reflection of human emotions in response to and in sync with the natural environment. Recent achievements and awards include a Hudson River Landscape Fellowship, featured work in the Artists Magazines 28th Annual Art Competition, honorable mention from Southwest Art Magazines 21 Emerging Under 31 competition, 2012 Winner of the Fine Art Category from Creative Quarterly, 2013 selected artist for 28th Positive Negative juried art exhibition at East Tennessee State University, juror/curated by Michael Ray Charles from PBS Ar21, one of 25 selected artists for 2012 Dave Bown Project in Chicago, juror/curated by Karl Hecksher, owner K5 Editions, New York, Andrea Karnes, curator at Modern Art Museum, Fort Worth, Mary Kate O’Hare, curator American Art, Newark Museum, 2nd place Bluecanvas Publication international competition “Environments,” and featured cover artist of Composite and Professional Artist Magazine. Williams’ works has been shown in American Art Collector, Empty Magazine, Charleston Magazine, Grand Strand, Studio Visit, Bluecanvas and other national publications. He was recently interviewed and broadcast on ETV/ NPR station, entitled: Nature Through the Eyes of an Artist. His contemporary landscapes have been exhibited in group and solo exhibitions in galleries in New York, Vermont, California, Georgia, South Carolina and several other southeastern states.
Statement of Purpose
I explore the relationship between human emotions and the natural environment. These parallel perspectives are the basis for my landscapes channeled onto canvas. Often, it’s my perception thatI feel compelled to paint a specific landscape. These feelings inspire me to capture honest moments, showing others a glimpse of what’s beneath the surface.
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Meeting for coffee…
Meet my new friend and fellow blogger, Kate Mura. Kate has an interesting daily photo blog (it’s not easy to post something daily!), VISUAL ST. PAUL, check it out if you get a moment!
What a nice lady! We met at Cafe Medley on Sullivan’s Island. What a cool place! Hint, hint… GREAT coffee! They had some good looking food, bottles of wine, all kinds of delicious treats! I see a future post for sure! Fred and I will have to go back in the name of research ;)
Kate is cool. She is so interesting and full of wise words. I hope that I’ll be like that one day! It was nice to meet you Kate! I look forward to meeting you again next time you’re in Charleston!!
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Enamel garden sign at South Windermere Antiques…
Look at the cool little garden sign we picked up a while back at the antique store in South Windermere (Charleston, SC)… (Matthew’s booth for those of you who are locals). An enamel sign sure looks much nicer than anything else you could possibly hang there to remind people to close the gate! Inexpensive and I think it’ll be around for a long, long time!
Gee, who painted the gate so nicely? Hmmmm, what a hard worker, hee hee… Note to self: next gate will have no scrolley things to paint… yikes! A project I thought would take 30 minutes took a good bit of the day, mostly in positions similar to the game TWISTER, anyone remember that? Fun when you’re young… I tend to get stuck now, hee hee…
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Charleston backyard photo… Palm Sunday…
Today is Palm Sunday, I thought it only fitting to snap a photo of this palm growing wild in the backyard. I love these plants. They pop up on their own, are hardy and tropical, what’s not to love?
Have a great Sunday everyone! I’ll catch you back here tomorrow!
Charleston Photo: Bowens Island Sophisticate building…
Bowens Island Restaurant… Simply the best seafood in a cool, relaxed (as in very relaxed) atmosphere. It’s a good time, every time!
This is one of the outbuildings, the restaurant is upstairs and the all you can eat oysters are downstairs (different building). There is an eclectic assortment of buildings on the premises. All add to the charm and character for sure!
If you’re in the area, be sure to check it out! Need a menu? Here’s a link back to my August post that includes the menu… It may have changed… I need to get back there… all in the name of research, hee hee…
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X FACTOR AUDITIONS TODAY- Charleston, SC – Do you have what it takes?
Do you have the “X FACTOR“? You know, the overall package of confidence, singing ability, performance skills, love for a camera and a great story? Well my friends, today is the day… auditions for X FACTOR are happening at the North Charleston Coliseum… I can’t imagine how many people will be overflowing that place!
It’s always exciting when one of our own ends up on one of these reality shows… pretty cool! I wonder who the judges will be for the 2013 season? Rumor has it (why is it that I can’t say or even write those three words without the Adele song popping into my head and likely staying there all day?) that Simon Cowell has wanted Lady Gaga for some time, but she’s a busy gal… oh wait… she tore something in her hip, and has just had hip surgery with a four month recovery time… hmmm, wonder if she’ll take Simon up on his offer? If anyone can spot the “X Factor” you would think it would be someone who has it in spades! I also read that L.A. Reid and Brittany Spears will no longer be judges (which is OK with me!), so, hmmm… just who the judges will be remains a secret, at least for now!
UPDATE: X Factor tells News 2 the auditions in May will be in front of cameras rolling for next season, the episode with Charleston’s auditions will air in September.
Catch you back here tomorrow!
(Image from X FACTOR website)
Charleston Photo: Artist Ken DeWaard painting at Bowens Island…
Artist Ken DeWaard was in Charleston, SC last year and made a stop at Bowens Island… great painting that I can tell you he painted effortlessly. He is a joy to watch paint. I urge you to check out his website… and if you’re in one of the locations where he’s giving a workshop GO FOR IT! You will learn a lot and have a good time! Check out Ken’s WORKSHOP schedule for more info… his WEBSITE is fabulous and is constantly updated, so it’s worth taking the time!
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Workshop image via email newsletter from Ken DeWaard…
Charleston Photo: Boat at Bowens Island… peace…
What comes to mind when you see this photo? Peace. I think it would be nice to be floating around in a simple boat, with an iced tea, on a sunny day… no worries, just nice day full of calm, quiet, and peace.
Whew, I feel better already!
And if the calm, quiet and peace doesn’t work, you can always shoot for one of Bowens Island Restaurants fabulous dinners… not health food, but I think it’s good for the soul… there isn’t another place quite like it!
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Ahhh, the smell, the taste, the beauty! Christophe Artisan Chocolatier – Charleston, SC
When you walk by the Christophe Artisan Chocolatier on Society Street, (right off King Street near DUMAS), you will smell a heavenly scent of chocolate. Not any chocolate, but the finest, most beautiful chocolate you have ever seen (or tasted)! If you don’t live near Charleston, SC check out their website, you can order online! Fred picked me up one of these sweet treats for Valentine’s Day, and it was perfection!
This is my favorite, the dark chocolate sea salt caramel bar. Oh la la! The chocolates that Christophe creates are works of art! I encourage you to stop by his shop if you’re in the Charleston, SC area! You won’t be sorry! Wonderful french pressed coffee, and all kinds of treats… On Second Sunday’s on King Street they have a few tables set up outdoors, it’s wonderful!
Go. Enjoy. Chocolate makes you happy and it’s good for you ;)
90 Society Street
Charleston, SC 29401
843.297.8674
Contact by email at: cpaume@christophechocolatier.com
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Colin Page… Show in Charleston, SC – March 1- 15, 2013
Maine artist Colin Page. NICEST GUY EVER. Here. In Charleston… if you’re in the area don’t miss out!
Ooooh, a tease… a hint of things to come! These are some of the paintings that will be at the Smith Killian Gallery March 1- March 15, 2013.
Colin will be in town giving a workshop beginning Friday, March 1- Sunday, March 3, 2013. Make it to the gallery, check out his work, and take a piece home! The opening reception is Friday, March 1, 2013 from 5-8PM.
Here’s a blip about Colin from the Dowling Walsh Gallery in Rockland, ME (click on link to read more and to see more paintings):
Colin Page
Colin Page’s 2012 exhibition was highlighted in Maine Home + Design’s April 2012 art issue. To download a copy of the article, click here: “Show Stoppers.”
Biography
Colin Page was raised in Baltimore, MD and attended the Rhode Island School of Design. He transferred to Cooper Union with a concentration on painting. Upon graduation he lived in New York City for three years where he was an active member in the art world. In search of a more diverse landscape, Page moved to Maine where he found more time to devote to his art.
Page creates all his work on site and focuses on capturing the atmosphere and light of a scene. He believes through painting he finds moments of beauty in the space around him.
Artist’s Statement
“Through painting, I share unexpected moments of beauty that I find in the space around me. Painting is how I share the poetry of experience. ”
Colin gave an artist talk about his exhibition, “Camden”, at the Camden Public Library in March 2011. Watch the video here: Colin Page Artist Talk 2011.
Colin gave an artist talk about his exhibition in June 2010, which is available to watch here: Colin Page Artist Talk 2010.
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Image via Smith Killian Facebook
Charleston Wine + Food… Feb 28- Mar 3, 2013!
Well, the Charleston Food + Wine Festival will be starting soon, do you have your tickets? This is a hot event here in Charleston. If you’re in the area, I highly suggest you check it out!
Here’s a blip from their website:
Discover the distinctive flavors of the Lowcountry and uniquely Charleston experiences while interacting with and learning from the country’s best chefs, authors and beverage professionals. With over 80 events over the course of the Festival weekend, there is truly something for every person and every taste!
Click for TICKETS… Also, keep up with all that’s going on, read their BLOG ahhh, really there is so much on their website you need to check it out! It shows the local chefs, as well as all the other chefs that will be in town…
I truly think there is something for everyone!
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All images via…
ARTFOODHOME.COM 