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August Issue 2003
Sam Doyle Saturdays Features a Self-Guided Tour of Artists' Studios Throughout the Beaufort, SC, Area
Sam Doyle Saturdays are a free, self-paced, driving tour of several artists' studios that happens on the second Saturday of each month, from 10am - 4:30pm, Aug. through Oct., 2003. The dates are Aug. 9, Sept. 13, and Oct. 11, 2003.
The tour, sponsored by Lily Joplin and the Arts Council of Beaufort Co., was inspired by the late Sam Doyle, an internationally known self-taught artist who was born, lived, and painted on St. Helena Island in SC, and would talk to anyone who stopped by his self-titled "Nationwide Outdoor Art Gallery".
This tour is a chance for everyone to visit the artists in their natural environment and see their work in the raw. Maps for the tour and information about the artists can be picked up at the Greater Beaufort Chamber of Commerce Visitors' Center on Carteret St. in Beaufort, SC, or the brand-new satellite visitors' center on Bay Street in the Verdier House in downtown Beaufort, or at the Lowcountry Visitors' Center in Point South, SC.
The artists featured on the tour include:
Eccentric, energetic, and extravagant, Lily Joplin, creates all sorts of stuff, including twisted tree snakes, funky furniture, and her striking signature windows.
Benton Lutz
Benton Lutz is a local painter, sculptor, therapist, writer, creator, observer, collector and distributor.
Cassandra
Gillens
Vibrant colors from kaleidoscopes fill Cassandra Gillens' canvases of Lowcountry folks. Go meet one of the South's most collectible artists in person!
Julie Milazzo is the owner and head cracker at Crackpots, her very own pottery studio. Her pots, bowls, knobs, and personality - sparkle, shimmer and shine. See what she's cracking up today!
A two-for-one stop at the Bosworth shop; Heather Bosworth's ceramic salt-glazed and raku pots are the tops and Buzzy Bosworth's breathtaking beds, stunning sculptures, and wonderful woodworking will amaze and delight.
Arianne King
Comer
Discover the ancient mysteries of indigo with Arianne King Comer, a celebrated textile artist whose exotic indigo fabrics & beguiling batiks captivate all who visit.
Rebecca Davenport, is an honest-to-goodness old master in her own right. Davenport's studio immediately immerses you into the world of an old-school artist living in these modern times.
With a strong body, a sound mind, and sensuous work, Ruckus creates marvelous marble sculptures in his outdoor studio. Come on over and discover one of the Lowcountry's coolest artists.
Jery Taylor, is now in her 45th year of basket weaving. Taylor's nimble fingers deftly weave her unique undulating elephant ear sweetgrass baskets.
Shrimp boats and shacks populate Ray Lynwood Polin's nautical sculptures. Clucking chickens (and a rooster, too!) also populate the chicken coop at his studio. A visit is fun for all!
Hammering and sawing and joining, Hank Herring creates a cornucopia of crafted wood pieces used by artists all over to complete their visions; come meet Handy Hank for yourself!
Diane Britton-Dunham
Colorful collages, winsome women, and glorious
Gullah scenes flow from Diane Britton-Dunham's diverse studio;
she won't stay one of our best-kept secrets for long!
For more information, please call Lily Joplin at 843/524-8735
or e-mail her at (lilydragonfly@earthlink.net).
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