A Nice reminder of 'Summertime' from FB" 10 '15

FaceBook just reminded me that I had posted this photo  two years ago today.  

These oil paintings were what remained from my featured artist exhibit, titled 'Summertime' which held at Charleston Artist Guild in 2013. Many of the paintings from that series sold at that exhibit. After the Charleston exhibit closed, I moved the remaining paintings to the Applewood Gallery.   This  was a pleasant reminder of how the series captured the sense of summertime playfulness of summer in the low country.

Charleston Series on Exhibition 8 '15

Charleston Series

Got my new Charleston Series hung in the SAG gallery today. I am pleased with how it looks.

SAG Meeting 1' 15

Steven Bleicher Lecturing

The Seacoast Artists Guild Started of the new year with a lecture by well known color theorist, Steven Bleicher.  Mr. Bleicher gave an  fascinating talk on Color Psychology that kept his audience both engaged and entertained. Perhaps the most interesting thing I learned is how serious businesses and governments are about applying the knowledge of Color Psychology. For some insight into how deeply one can get involved in this topic check out Mr. Bleicher's resume at:

 http://www.coastal.edu/marketing/expertise/expert.html?id=49

Paintings to be critiqued.. mine is the abstract on the far left.

As a Senior Professor of Visual Arts at our local Coastal Carolina University, and a national and internationally known artist in his own right,we were thrilled when Professor Bleicher offered to critique some of our paintings at the end of the meeting.  There's nothing more valuable than having someone with Steve's level of expertise give you a different perspective on your work. 

  

SAG Fall Show and Sale 10 '14

This evening Bruce and I attended the opening reception for the  Seacoast Artists Guild's 11th Annual Fall Art Show and Sale, which was held  held at the Seacoast Artists Gallery at 3032 Nevers Street, Myrtle Beach, in The Market Common. The judged show will run from October 3rd through October 19th from 12-8 pm Monday through Saturday and 12-6 pm on Sunday.  Artwork will include paintings in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel and mixed media as well as fiber art, sculptures and photography by members of the Seacoast Artists Guild.  All artwork on display in the show will be for sale to the public.  Our judge for the Fall Art Show will be Professor Maura Kenny from Coastal Carolina University. An awards reception, open to the public, will take place on Saturday, October 4th, from 6-8 pm. The public will also be voting for their favorite overall piece of art between Sunday, October 5th through Sunday, October 19th, and at the end of the show,  the guild will award a trophy to the “People’s Choice” winner.

SAG host the MB Chamber of Commerce 6 14

On Thursday, the Seacoast Artists Guild hosted  a reception for the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce. Nearly 150 people came to the reception  which was held  in our gallery at The Market Common.

Bruce and I had a great time,  There was lots of good music   food ,and friends

and ,of  course,  lots of good artwork.

My wall  displayed some of t my "Buy local " series

Spring has arrived at the SAG Gallery 4 '14

All my new Spring Series paintings went on display today at the Seacoast Artists Guild Gallery at the Market Common.  I really like how well they looked as a set.

Boats on Display at SAG Gallery 3 ' 14

 Like everyone else I know, I am tired of winter.  When I was offered some prime window space at the SAG gallery,  I decided to display some paintings of boats this month.  Hopefully  everyone who sees them will be reminded that warmer weather will soon be  here.

The color of the Arctic Sea 10"13

Art Glass Bowl by Kathy Turnauer

This has been a big week for us to add to our art collection.   My husband Bruce fell in love with this beautiful glass art bowl that took first place in the Seacoast Artists Fall Show for non-2 D artwork.  He said it reminded him of the Ocean in  winter.  Sure enough, the artist said she was thinking of the colors of the  sea around Iceland when she was creating this.  Now we sea is a part of our home

Nora Mackin Seascape 10"13

Nora Mackin Seascape 12"x 9" oil on board.

I fell in love with this beautiful Seascape by Nora Mackin the minute I saw it and had to have it.   Only  I had to wait to collect in  until the Seacoast Artists Fall Art Show was over so that the the work could have a chance at The People's Choice Award.  I voted with my pocketbook, and now it's a permanent part of our collection.

SAG Fall Show and Art Sale Preview 10'13

Bruce and I spent yesterday evening checking in entries to the upcoming Seacoast Artists Fall Art Show. I can't show any pics until the show is judged and open to the public (Opening Reception next Saturday 6-8 pm 3032 Nevers Street, Myrtle Beach, SC) , but I can tell you it is going to be spectacular. Lots and lots of great work entered last night, with more to be delivered today. Can't wait to see it all hanging.

Gallery Changeout Day 9 '13

Today's your last chance to see my current artwork on exhibit at:

 the Charleston Artists Gallery,

 and the  the SAG Applewood Gallery in Litchfield, SC

Beach Series at The Seacoast Artists Gallery

and the Seacoast Artists Gallery in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Bird Series at the Seacoast Artists Gallery

It's Change-out time in all three galleries.   All of my artwork my existing  is being pulled from the Seacoast Artists Gallery in preparation for the SAG Fall Art Show and Sale which starts later this month.  My current exhibits  will come down and new artwork will   go up tomorrow in the Charleston Artists Gallery (tomorrow) and in the SAG Applewood Gallery later this week. ( more later).

Art in the Common Festival 9 '13

The first ever  Seacoast Artist Guild Art in Common Festival was a huge success today. 

A large group of Seacoast Artist Guild  set up their exhibit tents just before noon in the grassy area of Valor Park  across from the Guilds Gallery on Never's Street.

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 It didn't take long for the public to find us.  By 12:30 pm the festival was hopping with people looking for one-of-a-kind-arts and crafts.  They were not disappointed; 

Woody Bower

Photography,

Wilma and Bill Hosford

Sandi Blood

 Pottery, Jewelry, Painted works of Art, Woodcarving, Fused Glass, and a variety of miscellaneous arts & crafts were all available.

 Bill Maurer

Pottery, Jewelry, Painted works of Art, Woodcarving, Fused Glass, and a variety of miscellaneous arts & crafts were all available. Congratulations to all the Seacoast Artists Guild Exhibitors on a job well done.

It's going to the birds 9 ' 13

I have a great exhibit grid in the SAG Gallery at the Market Common this month.

I put 10 new paintings on display. They're right by the main window so everyone walking by can see my artwork .  All ten are oil paintings of low country bird scenes.

My new handmade pot. 7'13

This morning, I bought this beautiful little Green Glazed stoneware bowl from potter Bill Maurer who was showing at the SAG tent sale outside of Applewoods.  I love the color and all the incising on the side.

I should visit these tent sales more often.

My Paintings are now in the SAG Applewoods Gallery 7'13

July 1st was art change-out day at the SAG Gallery at Applewoods. Applewood's owner, Amy Vlahos, is a great supporter of local artists, and has provided wall-space for thirteen of SAG's artists. I replenished my wall space with lots of paintings of local landmarks.

Artist Cecelia Campbell will be at Seacoast Artists Gallery at the Market Common on Never's Street from Noon until 7 pm on June 30th.  Please drop by for a visit and to view all the beautiful artwork the gallery has on exhibition.

BrookGreen Gardens Art Show 6"13

Walter Cushman,  BJ, and Ed Delaney

We visited the Brookgreen Gardens Annual Art Show On June 1 and were happy to see so many of our friends and local artists from the Seacoast Artists Guild were exhibiting. Good Selling to Sean Thompson, Maria Delaney, Millie Doud, Judy O'Brien, Suz, Mole, and Nancy VanBuren.

Maria Delaney

Suz, Mole,

and Nancy VanBuren

It's nice to belong to a Guild whose members are  so active in the local art scene

New Home for The Beach Picnic 5 '13

Many Thanks to Seacoast Artist Gallery at The Market Common for selling my painting of "The Beach Picnic. ".   I appreciate you finding it a new home

Drop by and say" Hi" 5 '13

 

Artist, Cecelia Campbell, will be at the Seacoast Artists Gallery at The Market Common, on May 19, 2013 . Please drop by the gallery at 3032 Nevers Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 for a visit

Grand Opening of SAG Gallery at The Market Common 5 '13

This evening the Seacoast Artists Guild officially opened its new gallery at The Market Common. President Woody Bower kicked the event of with a ribbon cutting and a word of praise to all those who worked so hard to make this event possible.

 

Joining Woody in the Welcoming remarks was The Market Common Representative, Brooke.

 Both had especially high praise for our Publicity Chair, June Groft, who spear-headed the project from Day one.

The event was well attend by the artists, their families and friends, as well as the general public.

The live demonstrations put on by artists

Muralist, April Bensch ( with Maria Delaney)

Sculpture Marlene Askin ( with Margaret)

Painter, Sharon Sorrell

and Wood Carver, Richard Cash and Jeweler Doug Elder all drew special attention from the TV and local news media.

Of course, refreshments prepared by our hardworking behind the scene staff were a favorite with everyone

Congratulations, Seacoast Artists Guild members.  You did a great job.

Check out what the local press had to say about the event

http://www.carolinalive.com/news/story.aspx?id=893565#.UYUgRUrhfpy