Community Journals extends our gratitude to all of the talented artists who participated in this issue of artsUpstate. The arts, in every medium and form, enrich our communities, so please continue to offer your support.
Emily Randolph
Dragonwood Studio
104 Wardlaw St., Greenville
emilyrandolph.com
Emily M. Randolph is an expressionist and abstract painter who works in collections — such as her “Enchanted Garden” and her “Undercurrents” series. Emily is inspired by her love of nature and her desire to explore and push the boundaries of materials that fascinate her. She lives to create and creates to delight and welcomes commissions.
Title: “Radiant Summer”
Medium: Mixed Media
Size: 24″ round
Jane Nodine
Jane Nodine Jewelry
113 Rockwood Drive, Spartanburg
janenodinejewelry.com
Jane Nodine works in a variety of materials producing unique handcrafted jewelry. Her interest is grounded in sophisticated design that is well made and affordable to collect. Before retiring in 2018, Jane was professor of art, university gallery director, and director of study abroad Italy at University of South Carolina Upstate.
Title: “Patterned Choker”
Medium: Jewelry
Size: Variable
Jane Nodine
Jane Nodine Art
113 Rockwood Drive, Spartanburg
janenodine.com
Jane Nodine is distinguished professor emerita and gallery director at University of South Carolina Upstate. She exhibits widely nationwide, and in 1999 was selected by the South Carolina Arts Commission as one of the One Hundred Most Significant Artists in South Carolina During the 20th Century.
Title: “Chroma 104”
Medium: Painting
Size: 49” x 37”
llyn strong
llyn strong encaustics
504 Villaggio Drive, Greenville
llynstrong.com
Since fashioning her first piece in 1972, llyn strong has carved out her own space as a jeweler and artist. Each creation cleverly blends functionality with beauty to create a unique, timeless piece that represents the wearer. Not only does llyn craft collections with her signature, luxurious look, she can also help curate your collection of cherished, made-to-order jewelry.
Title: “Bee Transformed”
Medium: Encaustic, oil and ink
Size: 21” x 21” x 2.25”
Leslie Lakes
907 S. Welcome Road, Greenville
Instagram: @leslielakesartist
Leslie Lakes is a professional artist who creates unique collages, art shadow box pieces and three-dimensional assemblages (some interactive) by incorporating a palette of nostalgic items including old photographs, unusual ephemera, antique prints and vintage collectibles. Leslie is accepting commissions using your own personal memorabilia.
Title: “Carousel”
Medium: Mixed media interactive assemblage
Size: 13” x 12” x 12”
Joann Benzinger
Wild Hare Gallery & Studios
212 N. Poinsett Hwy., Travelers Rest 3
joannbenzingerphotography.com
Joann’s use of photography as a means of expression began with film and has evolved into digital art based on her photography. She creates art using images from her catalog and invites the viewer as she journeys through her imagination. Joann is the co-owner of Wild Hare Gallery where teaches both private and group classes.
Title: “Violet Veil”
Medium: Photography/Digital Art
Size: 16” x 20”
Cece Burnett
Cece Burnett Art Studio at Art Crossing
154 Riverplace, Suite 112, Greenville
Instagram: @cecesburnettart
Cece Burnett produces dramatic paintings that engage one’s emotions through bold brush strokes and a strong use of color. New energies emerge and collide as the painting progresses. Visually, her work is about relationships with color. Emotionally, it is a response to nature, travel, conversations and the glamour that is all around us if we just pay attention.
Title: “The Majestic Peacock”
Medium: Oil Painting
Size: 30” x 30”
Edith McBee Hardaway
Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville
200 N. Main St., Ste. 104, Greenville
edithmcbeehardaway.com
Edith McBee Hardaway’s “realistic abstract” art seamlessly blends spontaneity with Greenville’s rich heritage. Through unconventional materials, her vibrant paintings capture the spirit of abandoned mills, stunning upstate landscapes, and the charm of local neighborhoods. Inviting exploration of the past and present, her work is on display at the Artists Guild Gallery and EMcBee Studio (by appointment only).
Title: “Autumns Embrace”
Medium: Mixed Media
Size: 36″ x 24″
Sangeeta Hardy
Sangeeta Hardy Art (call for appointment)
16 Hunley Lane, Greenville
sangeetahardyart.etsy.com
Sangeeta Hardy, an artist whose bright and energetic works transcend conventional boundaries, invites viewers into a world where emotions and imagination collide in a symphony of colors and forms. With a mastery of acrylic paints, oil pastels, Posca markers and gold leaf, Hardy channels the fluidity and versatility of abstract expression to build a connection between her inner and outer worlds.
Title: “To the T05, With Love”
Medium: Acrylic Paint, Posta Markers, Oil Pastels
Size: 24″ x 24″
Lynn Greer
Lynn Greer Studio
118 W. Montclair Avenue, Greenville
lynngreerart.com
As a full-time painter Lynn Greer’s subject matter varies, from portraits to cityscapes, landscapes, florals and birds. Greer’s job as an artist is to enhance the seemingly mundane moments, whether focusing on the human experience or capturing the glow of the city at just the right time. She happily takes commissions and welcomes you to her studio via appointment.
Title: “Stops and Drops”
Medium: Watercolor
Size: 30″ x 30″
Sarah Kern
SK ART LLC
1 E. Main St., Apt. 1218, Greenville
skvisualart.com
Sarah Kern is an Abstract Expressionist Artist with a background in painting. She studied at Birmingham-Southern College where she received her bachelor’s in fine arts degree. Her original watercolor and acrylic paintings can be seen in local Greenville galleries.
Title: “Embodied Expression”
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 48″ x 48″
Gayle Miller
Gallery One
640 S. Main St., Greenville
@gayle_43
Gayle Miller’s art is a vibrant dance of style, color, and emotion that invites viewers into a world of joy and serendipity. Her watercolor paintings, cherished by collectors worldwide, capture the essence of her subjects with each brushstroke, revealing their spirit and nuances. Whether capturing the character of animate or inanimate subjects, Gayle’s artistry resonates, telling stories of passion and focus.
Title: “Elegance in the Spotlight”
Medium: Watercolor
Size: 18″ x 24″
Peter Helwing
HelwingArt
18 S. Main St., #301 30
helwingart.com
Peter Helwing is a Watercolor Reaslist whose art tells a story that viewers can put into their own context and sense of place. He paints a variety of subjects, but is drawn to compositions with compelling light, shadows and reflections. Peter has focused on art since selling his telecommunications company. He lives in Greenville with his wife of over 45 years, Jean.
Title: “Lights Over Grace”
Medium: Watercolor
Size: 31.5″ x 27″
Lisa Shimko
Good Art Co
10 Central Avenue, Greenville
shimkoart.com
Since 2000 Lisa Shimko has called South Carolina home, from the low country of Charleston to the foothills of Greenville. Lisa’s paintings are meditations pondering our relationship with the natural world. She invites the viewer to succumb to the dream logic and invent a story of their own.
Title: “Royal Hibiscus, Carolina Parakeet”
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 30″ x 40″
Pat Konicki
P. Konicki Art
Taylors
http://pkonicki.art
Pat Konicki graduated from American Academy of Art and began her career as a graphic designer and illustrator in Chicago and Miami. Currently a Carolina resident, she derives much of her watercolor inspiration from often forgotten treasures found in the rural areas. Galleries throughout the Carolinas have exhibited her work.
Title: “Early Blooms”
Medium: Watercolor
Size: 16.5″ x 20.5″
Caroline Gates
River Rock Art Studios
1001 Old Easley Highway, Greenville
carolinegates.com
Caroline Gates uses oil paint and soft pastel to explore themes of identity and disconnect. Her images are figurative and have a narrative feel, as if each piece is a glimpse from a larger scene. Gates holds her BA in Art and Writing from Asbury University and her MFA from the New York Academy of Art.
Title: “It’s My Party”
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Size: 24″ x 18″
Christopher Taylor
C. Taylor Fine Art
119 Beaumont Creek Lane, Greenville
ctaylorfineart.com
I am an oil painter who loves to make connections and share experiences. Those elements are what fuel the motivation behind my subject matter. Whether it’s telling someone else’s story through the brush or documenting a landscape or floral still life the way my mind sees it, bottom line, when I see something beautiful, I want to share it.
Title: “Don’t Rain on My American Dream”
Medium: Oil on Belgian linen
Size: 16″ x 12″
Judy Verhoeven
The Judio
134 Knollwood Lane, Greenville
judyverhoeven.com
It’s my job to give goodness into the planet through my mixed media art. I call it “Judy Joy.” Being thankful is deeply rooted in my artmaking and it shows. You are welcome to visit my home studio pretty much any time – just give a call! XO Judy
Title: “My Muddy Buddy”
Medium: Mud, Acrylic, Collage on Wood Panel
Size: 12″ x 12″
Melissa Anderson
Melissa Anderson Studio
3 Fairview Avenue, Greenville
melissaandersonstudio.com
Greenville, SC artist, Melissa Anderson, is an impressionist oil painter inspired by the stories and spirit of the American South. Much like our own lives, Melissa’s “Portraits of the South” come from a layering process of experiences, dreams, memories, and emotions through oil paint and canvas.
Title: “Time Well Spent”
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Size: 20″ x 20″
Abigail Cruz Colton
Paradisu Pottery
212 N. Poinsett Highway, Travelers Rest
paradisupottery.com
I’m inspired by the unmatched beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountain landscape, as well as the florae of Guam — my childhood home. Each piece celebrates the natural beauty around us; I hope that my work gives you the same appreciation I do for the abundance found right in our backyards.
Title: “Kamia” (Red Ginger)
Medium: Ceramic
Size: 8″ x 8″
Carol Mann
Good Art Co.
10 Central Avenue, Greenville
@carolmannpaints
A Greenville native painting with watercolor, oils and acrylic mixed media. I paint various subject matter (figures, nature and the world around me) realistically and whimsically with an emphasis on color.
Title: “Ghost Crab”
Medium: Acrylic Mixed Media
Size: 18″ x 18″
Gerri Green
Gerri Green Art & Studio
101 Canebreak Lane, Simpsonville
gerrigreenpaints.com
Gerri Green’s paintings are inspired by local scenery in the Blue Ridge Mountains and the South Carolina coast. Her avant-garde style is audaciously expressed in stimulating colors, shapes, and lines. Green’s modern landscapes offer a kaleidoscope view of familiar things. Her depictions of Greenville’s urban attractions are popular with locals and tourists.
Title: “Junaluska”
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 36″ x 36″
April Huguenin
April Huguenin Studios
3451 Pelham Road, Ste. A, Greenville
aprilhugueninstudios.com
April Huguenin is an award-winning impressionist oil painter with works in collections nationwide. Inspired by nature, she seeks to capture the dynamic interplay of light on land and sea, along with the dramatic hues of the setting sun. With Huguenin’s nuanced colors and energetic brushwork, she translates these fleeting moments vividly to life on canvas.
Title: “Magic Moments”
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Size: 16″ x 20″
Shelley Cade
Railside Studio
46 Lois Avenue, Ste. F, Greenville 9
studiotwoart.com
Artist Shelley Keim-Cade splits her time between two visual passions: impressionist skies and expressionist portraits. Her techniques include both acrylic and oil paint with the self-allowance to evolve and add or mix mediums. Whether it’s the soft touch of a brush to canvas and chasing the perfect blend or a less controlled approach in way of fast scratchy lines and impulsive marks, creating never loses its magic for Keim-Cade.
Title: Expressionist Portrait (Green)
Medium: Acrylic, Charcoal, Pencil
Size: 20″ x 20″ x 1.5″
Laura K. Aiken
Good Art Co.
10 Central Avenue, Greenville
laurakaiken.com
Laura K Aiken is a “self-taught” artist painting nostalgic memories of growing up in Greer. Laura has been an active artist since 2002. She is best known for her charming watercolor home and wedding portraits, along with coastal and mountain scenes.
Title: “Easter Sunday”
Medium: Watercolor
Size: 11″ x 14″
Elijah Wilson
Visionart7
103 Cedar Tree Court, Easley
visionart7.shop
I am a self-taught visual artist from the small town of Seneca, South Carolina. Primarily, I use acrylics to express my perspective of subjects such as anatomy, brass instruments, Jazz, roses, orchids and children. I like that acrylics are rapid, forgiving and allow immediate expressiveness. I am conduit from which the CREATOR flows!
Title: “From the Depths Within Volume III”
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 48″ x 35″
Craig Ragsdale
Craig Ragsdale Studio
101 Abney St., Studio 13, Greenville
craigragsdale.com
Drawing from life, photographs, memory and imagination, my oil paintings are inspired by nature and the beauty of the natural world. For the last six years, I have been a studio artist and instructor inside Greenville Center for Creative Arts inside the historic Brandon Mill in the Village of West Greenville. You can see my latest work at art shows throughout the region and on my website.
