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Charleston Art Gallery Receives Top Global Recognition from TripAdvisor

Here's some good news to share today. Thank you to our local press for sharing this: A beloved Charleston gallery has once again been recognized on the world stage. After...

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My Favorite Art Books (That Shaped How I See, Make, and Share Art)

Every artist has a handful of books they return to—not just for reference, but for grounding, inspiration, and sometimes even for ritual. These are the...

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Weathering the Shift: Why Our Gallery Model Endures

In recent months, we’ve watched as several prominent galleries in New York have quietly closed their doors, including today "Venus Over Manhattan," one of our...

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We’ve Been Named Best Art Gallery in Charleston!

We are thrilled to share some incredible news—Charleston Travel & Leisure Magazine has just named us the Best Art Gallery in Charleston! This honor means...

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A New Reign: Charleston Steps Aside—And That’s Exactly What We Needed

For 12 astonishing years—since 2013—Charleston proudly held the title of Travel + Leisure’s “Best U.S. City” but yesterday, that crown passed, as Santa Fe, NM claimed...

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Collectors Are Looking for Joy

A little Informal Note from the Gallery today.. There’s been a noticeable shift lately in the art world—one we’ve felt directly in our gallery. Some...

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Shipping Art Overseas: The Challenges and the Confidence

Shipping a painting across the ocean is not for the faint of heart. Unlike a domestic delivery, international transport means entrusting a piece of art—often...

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Finding the Spark

Each summer I head north to Maine, swapping the heat and hustle of Charleston for the cool salt air and quiet rhythm of my wife’s...

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Getting Started as a Painter: What You Really Need

I'm often asked what brushes or varnish I use...starting out as a painter can feel overwhelming—so many brushes, paints, canvases, and mediums line the shelves...

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Why Our Paintings Often Sell Before They're Even Finished

One of the unique aspects of our gallery is that it's not just a space for displaying art—it’s a place where art is actively being...

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