Gloria Owens – January
As a visionary artist, designer, photographer and long-time yoga teacher, Gloria Owens has been exploring the realms of art and spirituality for decades. Born and raised in NYC, Gloria earned her BFA at The State University of New York at Purchase. After 40+ years as a professional graphic designer, Gloria’s latest art creations are mandalas, contemplative collages & surreal landscapes that digital combine her original photography & sacred geometry. Consciousness & inspiration abound in Gloria’s exquisite limited-edition pieces.
Gloria’s art has been featured at numerous galleries, spas and wellness centers in CT, AZ and NY. Now living in Bluffton, SC, she is delighted to bring her work to SOBA, where her her unique photographic-based digital compositions combine multi-media elements.
She often explores themes of journeys, growth, transformation, meditation and illumination, along with inner & outer worlds. Gloria offers framed pieces, gallery wraps on canvas, prints and inspirational cards at SOBA. You can learn more about Gloria and the synergy of yoga and art on her website, gloriaowens.com
Janet Stevens – April
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Lynne Drake – May
Earliest memories include large chalk figures on pavement. My 1st one woman art show was in 5th grade and did posters and HS yearbook illustrations. Both my husband and I were voted class artists. I earned several scholarships and attended Columbus College of Art & Design briefly. Later in life, I returned to school earning a masters degree in art and education. I am a certified NYS art teacher and have taught K-12, adults, art parties, group homes, privately and currently teach acrylics in Sun City. I work in multiple mediums. Experience includes teaching K-12, diverse populations, group homes, privately an community groups.
I also owned an art studio on Long Island-taught a variety of classes, hosted receptions for local artists. I’ve judged shows and work in most any medium. I believe art is transforming, therapeutic, and love teaching all levels!
Marie Camenares – June
I love the vibrancy of pastels creating beautiful landscapes and still life and I love working with watercolors lending itself to a unique luminosity.
Jan Urbanic – July
I love the vibrancy of pastels creating beautiful landscapes and still life and I love working with watercolors lending itself to a unique luminosity.
Nancy Huson – August
My first art class was when I was 9 years old. I minored in art at Colgate University. I have studied under Harry Fredman and Joyce Greer for Portraiture. In addition, I have studied under Carol Douglas and Greg Barnes for plein aire landscapes. I paint primarily in oils and enjoy many different subject matters. My style varies from realism to impressionism.
Carol Iglesias – September
A Plein Air Impressionist, Carol was awarded a prestigious Artist Residency at “Les Amis de la Grande Vigne” in Dinan, France, the former home and studio of famous French artist Yvonne Jean-Haffen. Her painting was selected for the Museum’s collection and was on exhibition in France during 2013 and 2019. Carol is a member of American Impressionist Society, Oil Painters of America, Pastel Society of America and Laguna Plein Air Painters Association. Her paintings are in collections throughout the U.S. as well as five other countries.
Karen Magill – October
Karen was born and lived in the Cleveland Ohio area and moved to Bluffton in 2020. Following a corporate career in the food industry, while raising six sons and a daughter with her husband Doug, Karen now focuses on her love of art and paints in several mediums. Her work can be seen at SOBA, Coastal Exchange, Alexander’s restaurant and Signature Gallery in Savannah.
Karen loves to paint Plein Air (outside) to capture the local landscape as well as the beauty of places she’s traveled.
