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October Issue 2006
Dog Art Dealer in Charleston, SC, Features Works by Faith Cameron Semmes
Dog Art Dealer in Charleston, SC, is presenting
the exhibit, Scotties, featuring works by internationally
known artist Faith Cameron Semmes. The exhibit continues through
Oct. 21, 2006.
Semmes, one of the country's most talented realistic oil portraitists
of canines, was thrilled to meet two shining examples of solid
white, and solid black Scottish Terriers - Archibald Campbell,
Duke of Argyll and Kilwhillie of Kilchurn Castle, owned by Mr.
and Mrs. Joe Kilingensmith. Similar to most ambassadors of the
breed, they were ideal models for Semmes' new series of Scottie
paintings.
The paintings are quite serious, as well as superbly charming. The individual portraits of the two Scotties are in keeping with Semmes's favorite artist, Caravaggio, as she illuminates her "saintly" subjects with a holy light. Her contrast of light and shadows has a wonderfully dramatic effect in these paintings. The two paintings of the dogs playing with a red ball perfectly capture the tension of a tug of war game and the determined spirit of the breed. Semmes has sealed her fate as one of the country's best canine portraitists.
Semmes was born in Charlottesville, VA. She attended the Maderia School and Hollins College where she majored in Visual Arts. After college, her love of animals and long interest in equestrian sports inspired a five year foray in Animal Sciences. During this time, she worked as a veterinary surgical nurse in both small animals and equine practices. Semmes has lived in Charleston since 1993.
Semmes is a member of the American Society
of Portrait Artists. She has had exhibitions in Charlottesville,
VA, and Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard, MA.
For further information check our SC Commercial Gallery listings,
call the gallery at 843/577-5500 or at (www.dogartdealer.com).
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