“The Witness” by Kris Peterson
Pigeon Point artists will again showcase their work on Saturday, October 12, 10am to 2pm. Ten artists, working in a variety of mediums, will open their studios to the public. Items will be on display and for purchase at each site.
Maps will be available at Pigeon Point Park and at
“Sunset at Pinckney Wildlife Refuge” by Eric Horan
every location for the self-guided tour, which can be followed in any order. Look for the colorful signs at each stop. Parking is available at the park and along the street.
This eclectic neighborhood is enriched with many creative people, each with a distinctive voice and history.
Eric Horan, a commercial photographer, is known for his wildlife photography in the Lowcountry and in Colorado, where he documented wildlife behavior for the state. He is a master naturalist who started a business, Lowcountry Photo Safaris, in order to teach and guide other photographers in the coastal salt marshes and maritime forests that are often his subjects.
“Tree of Life” by Tom Mannon
Tom Mannon does relief carving in a variety of wood species, using traditional hand tools, then finishes with linseed oil and wax. Tom’s subject matter ranges from figures to nature, nautical/maritime compositions and classical themes.
“Inclined Toward Dessert” by Anne Dickerson
Anne Dickerson, quilter, has had a lifelong love of fabric, color and design. Quilting is a craft with both utilitarian roots and artistic aspirations, with lots of room to play in-between. Along with quilts and pillows, Anne sometimes creates pictorial fabric collages with a humorous message.
Sandi Atkins is a fiber artist who works in several different mediums. She will
“Sweet Nectar” by Sandi Atkins
offer needle felted items, pictures using a Japanese method called Kimekomi and Indigo dyed items such as aprons, placemats, and napkins at the art walk.
Necklace by Helena Appleton
Helena Appleton creates jewelry from semi-precious gems, pearls and enameled copper wire, which she manipulates into different formats and shapes. Her training in studio arts and architecture gave her an extensive foundation in color and design. “Elegance with an edge” is her focus.
Kris Peterson paints exclusively with pastels. She finds that their intense colors and soft effects lend themselves to depictions of birds, marsh and beach scenes, which are her favorite subjects. Kris’ images will also be available on cards and other items.
“Palms” by Lorrie Motes
Lorri Motes is a stained-glass artist who is primarily self-taught, after learning the basics five years ago from a friend. Her creations range from small to large. She also does commission work.
Joan Furlong is a botanical artist who works in graphite, color pencil, watercolor, acrylic and pen and ink. She studied illustration at the New York Botanical Garden and holds degrees in art, horticulture and landscape
M.Z .Twaite
architecture. Her purpose is to represent the timeless beauty and passing phenomena of the world around us with her finely detailed work.
M.Z. Thwaite has won numerous awards for her short stories and essays. She has published three novels in her Tidewater series, which are set in the south, and recently completed her first historical women’s fiction novel.
Participating artists will be prepared to share their process, training, background and materials with visitors.
