South Carolina Artists: fun

Many artists express personal emotions, while others express the view of society. Although feelings are fleeting the expressions created by artists are not. The Fresh Views exhibit, by the APPLS art group, offers just that. Come take a cerebral journey with over 40 original works of art by SC Artists; Vi Horton, Bill Sander, Renea Eshleman, Gretchen Evans Parker, Jeffery Miller, Abstract Alexandra, Ellin Baskin, Ann Cimburke, and Dale Mastro.

Schedule: Lexington Administration Building, 212 S. Lake Dr, January 27- July 27, 2012
Admission: Free and open to the public.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Artists inspiring the nation!

You never know how inspiring your work may be.

From time-to-time I receive contact from people throughout the community complementing our exhibits. Tisha's work at Zenas has been given many lovely comments just this week. Gretchen's work at Tutti-Frutti receives consistent praise, as well.

However, last week an employee from the Lexington Administration building had the highest praise. He said that since our installation in July of 2011 he was inspired to begin painting. The latest works installed in January further added to his joy in workplace.

Even though it would be wonderful to have more sales, I found his praise and adoration of our work worth more. Regardless of your ambition with your art, to hear the joy your work provides another person truly is priceless. Kudos to you all for your talent!

Visit our many exhibits, and become inspired!

Gourd Creations by Joanne Crouch
February 4-March 3
Lexington Main Library 5440 Augusta Rd, Lexington, SC

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Color pencil creations by Gretchen Parker
January 7-March 3
Tutti-Frutti, 5454 Sunset Blvd, Lexington, SC
Sunday-Saturday 1pm-7pm
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The art of Tisha Ward
January 7-March 3
Zena Salon, 0108 South Church St
Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm
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Fresh Views by APPLS
January 27- July 27, 2012

Schedule: Lexington Administration Building, 212 S. Lake Dr, January 27- July 27, 2012
Admission: Free and open to the public.
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SCA in the Windows
February 2-March 3

Find the hidden face; discover the truth of red roses, enter the dream world, what color do broken hearts bleed? Discover the answers and more in this one-of-a-kind art exhibit at Forest Acres Fine Art Center.

For a limited time collect original works of art by SCA group Bill Sander, Abstract Alexandra, Jeanee Bourque, Donna Rozier, and Joanne Crouch. Richland Mall 3400 Forest Drive, 2nd floor (directly above Barnes & Noble bookstore), Columbia, SC

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Lexington Main Library 5440 Augusta Rd

•March-Gretchen Parker

•April-Renea Eshleman

•May-Tisha Ward & Jeanee Bourque

•June Group Show- Abstract Alexandra, Joanne Crouch, Tisha Ward, Brandi Roberts, Fairoozan Abdalla, Bill Sanders, Faye Todd, Jeanee Bourque

•December-Beautiful Lexington at the Library-Ronnie Corn, Karen Stokes, Vi Horton, Renea Eshleman, Abstract Alexandra

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Tutti-Frutti 5454 Sunset Blvd
•March/April-Fairoozan Abdalla
•May/June-Ronnie Corn
•July/August-Marie Bauschka
•Sept/Oct-Jeffery Miller

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Zena Salon 108 South Church St
•March/April-Linda Johnson
•May/June-Abstract Alexandra

Friendly Fridays @ Flight Deck, April 20

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March 29, 7-9pm, SCA Member Private party & fund-raiser & Art Auction at the Sheraton/Vault, Columbia.

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Announcements:

•Tisha Ward and Jean Bourque are having an Open House Reception at Studio 112 unit 1 at 112 E Main St, Lexington, Fri March 23, 6-9 PM. Live music by Bob Kilgore & Keith Bates. Free and open to the public.

•Live painting by Jean Bourque @ Theatre Rowe. Thursday, March 8th. Visiit theatrerowe.com for more info.

•Custom frames, pedestals & display screens by Jay of Triple Three WoodWorks contact 463.8137 or contact@333woodworks.com

•Want a creative, inexpensive web site? Alexandra contact@awswebdesigns.com for more information.

•Jeffery Miller teaches pastel and watercolor classes at Hobby Lobby. Call for times West Columbia, 926.1545 or Columbia, 787.2509.

•Gretchen Parker teaches colored pencil techniques, 238.3714, or g1retchen@gmail.com, for dates and times.

•Dale Mastro teaches oil classes, at Mastro’s Studio, call 936.0871, or email magicray55@juno.com, for more information.

•Donna Rozier, of Corley mill art group, hosts oil painting classes, 356.2986 or donna@rozier.org for more information.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

"TAPP’S WINTER MIX, Diversity in Carolina Art in time for the Holidays"

"TAPP’S WINTER MIX, Diversity in Carolina Art in time for the Holidays"

at Tapp’s Arts Center

for First Thursday – December 1^st – 5pm until 10pm

1644 Main Street

Guest Curator Jeremy Wooten, of Charlton-Hall brings this unique show to Tapp’s Arts Center featuring original artwork by Kent Ambler, Jakie Vasquez, Rob Shaw, Nikolai Oskolkov, Clay Wooten, Earnest Lee "The Chicken Man," Levi Wright, Ashley Berendzen, Alan Anderson, Jason Williams, Marvin Bailey, Iciar Bravo Tomboly, Alex Smith, and Fausto Pauluzzi. The night will include music by MinorEffect from 5pm-7pm and Shagging with Woody Windham from 7pm-9pm. Also, Kitten Edwards will be roaming the gallery doing her incredible Tapp Dancing act. The South Carolina Artist’s Group featuring Brandi Roberts, Melissa Crook, Jason Freeman, Fairoozan Abdalla, and Abstract Alexandra will have artwork on display in the courtyard. And Cant Kids will perform outside as well.

Tapp’s Arts Center also welcomes the members of Art on Main, opening their studio/gallery this First Thursday. The eight members will offer a wide variety of original artwork and workshops. Also Photographer, Jim Seigler, will be new to his studio for this First Thursday as well.

Come inside to visit Darion McCloud, as Santa Claus, and to enjoy some light refreshments. Tour the newly finished studios and performance venue and find out how you can get involved. There are still several studios for rent and we are taking show reservations, for more information please call (803) 988-0013 or email info@tappsartscenter.com.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Artist doing other things...

Very few artists have ever been able to balance life & art with complete ease.

The myth of the artist who swims all day in a sea of painting, drinking absinthe and huffing glue which results in large scale works of art that are sold before the paint dries, is consistently perpetuated by society. Not simply American society but in every productive culture in which artists sell their work.

Artists are not one-dimensional creatures. We have many skills, and work hard to maintain our incessant hunger for paints, canvas, and other tools in which to perfect our creations. Artists are so diverse with multiple talents it is a shame to focus on one.

We, the South Carolina Artists group, see artists as more than simplistic one-dimensional creators and choose to share their talents with you!

Member News!

Are you interested in an artistic website of your own? Visit http://www.awswebdesigns.com creating artistically creative designs.

Tisha Gary Ward is seeking an artist to share her studio space at Studio 112 Main St. Lexington. Email her today if interested, trgary01@gmail.com.

Renea Eshleman is heading up the Rosewood Art Festival, October 22, 2011, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM at Rockaway's, 2719 Rosewood Drive, Columbia.

Jay Sinclair, creative woodworking design includes display stands, frames, pedestals, and more contact him today http://www.333woodworks.com

Vi Horton has a great website, http://www.vihorton.com and let her know what you think.

Dale Mastro & Tam Hicks are on exhibit at Saluda Shoals Unearthed on Sunday, Oct. 2nd, 1pm to 5pm.

Many members will be featured in the Friday Oct. 7th Art in the Garden.

The South Carolina Artists blog is written by Alexandra White.

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Thank You for being a part of SCA/APPLS Arts Group.

If you have any questions please contact us;

Alexandra White: SCA/APPLS Coordinator

contact@southcarolinaartists.com

Visit http://www.SouthCarolinaArtists.com

(803) 808-5328

Welcome new members!

Brandi Roberts, Fairozan Abdalla, Linda Johnson, Melissa Crook, Ronnie Corn & Tisha Ward
All new members have so much talent we are delighted they joined are group.
Follow the above link to view their individual website.