New Works by Shannon Smith, Betty Anglin Smith, Jennifer Smith Rogers at Smith Killian Fine Art November 2

On Friday, November 2 as part of the 14th Charleston Fine Art Annual, Smith Killian Fine Art will feature new works by Shannon Smith, Betty Anglin Smith and Jennifer Smith Rogers. The artist reception is from 5 to 8pm. Smith Killian Fine Art is located at 9 Queen Street in downtown Charleston, SC.

Shannon and Jennifer will also paint in Washington Park on Saturday, November 3 from 9am till noon. Their wet paintings will be up for bid at BUY ART Silent Auction that evening at the Gibbes. Tickets at http://www.cfada.com, the event is a benefit for art programs at local high schools.

Cloud Bank by Jennifer Smith Rogers

Bananas Foster by Shannon Smith

Waterway Sunset by Betty Anglin Smith

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Painting in the Park: Featuring Shannon Smith

Charleston native Shannon Smith has quickly ventured beyond the title of up-and-coming artist and has established a solid reputation within the fine art community. Regardless of what subject she chooses to paint, Smith has proven to possess an unusually keen eye and an unrivaled sensitivity to light. It is her attention to detail coupled with the use of strong, warm and cool colors that she uses to delicately capture the fading light of the late afternoon hours.

Oyster Catch by Shannon Smith

In many of her canvases, Shannon Smith paints strong contrasts of color, with dramatic darks and subdued grey tones juxtaposed with warmer, more radiant hues. But, as always, her main focus is capturing light. Born and raised in the Lowcountry, many of her works are inspired by the beauty of coastal landscapes and downtown Charleston scenes.

Smith has also painted in Europe and studied with nationally known artists such as Kim English and Gregg Kreutz. “I’m inspired by the drama of light interacting with the subject or a mood created by a scene, telling us stories.” For Smith, art has always been a natural part of life. She was raised in a household of artists. Her mother is noted oil painter Betty Anglin Smith, and her siblings Jennifer Smith Rogers and Tripp Smith are also accomplished artists. It was this constant immersion in art that helped foster 34-year-old Smith’s talent from an early age.

After completing her BFA at Clemson University in 1994, Smith began painting professionally. She has been honored by the Oil Painters of America and she is a signature member of the Plein Air Painters of the Southeast. In addition to showing in Charleston she is also represented in Atlanta and Martha’s Vineyard. Corporate collections include pieces in the Clemson University Foundation and Piggly Wiggly Corporate Headquarters.

Smith’s work can be found at Smith Killian Fine Art located at 9 Queen street in downtown Charleston.

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Painting in the Park: Featuring Jennifer Smith Rogers

Charleston native, Jennifer Smith Rogers, is known for her themes of architecture and vistas seen from towering over the city. Her works weave together the themes of light and architecture, portraying a near symbiotic relationship between the two. “As far as what inspires me to paint, a lot of it is the light and the way it interacts with the landscape.” Just as her paintings center on light and architecture, Roger’s life has always revolved around art. Raised in a household of artists, her mother, Betty Anglin Smith, and her sister, Shannon Smith, are also highly-regarded painters. Her brother, Tripp Smith is an accomplished photographer.

Shem Creek Sunset by Jennifer Smith Rogers

Although Rogers is an integral part of the Smith family of artists, she has certainly carved out a name of her own. Over the years, her works have been featured in galleries all along the Eastern Seaboard, from Charleston, SC, to Martha’s Vineyard, MA. In addition, many of her works now hang in prominent corporate and private collections, including Walt Disney World, the Medical University of South Carolina, Ethyl Corp. in Richmond, VA, the Family Circle Cup on Daniel Island, SC and Tristan Restaurant in Charleston, SC. She is also an associate member of the Oil Painters of America and a winner of the prestigious first place award from Piccolo Spoleto 2000. Rogers takes her success in stride, continually diving into her passion for painting.

Whilst Rogers has painted in locations ranging from Maine to Italy, she always finds herself drawn back to the familiarity of the Lowcountry. Even more particular, she finds herself drawn to the late afternoons and early evenings, when the colors are the most dramatic. “I am fascinated with the fleeting light at day’s end because its drama and color changes so quickly,” she says. “It is the most dramatic time of day because you get the highest contrast between light and dark. I am also intrigued by nighttime. Trying to capture the natural light of the moon, the artificial lights of the storefronts, lanterns and streetlights is both challenging and enthralling.” The light’s intensity against the dark of night sharply illuminates the buildings, store front windows and church steeples.

Rogers’ bold, thick brushstrokes create a sense of urgency and immediacy in her work as though she is fighting against time to capture each second of light before it fades. Combining this with her use of vibrant, warm colors, she expertly portrays more than just the landscape, but the mood of a place as well. Whether rooftop views of Charleston, vacant store front windows, illuminated by the headlights of moving cars, or desolate windswept beaches at sunset, Rogers’ lush oils continually deliver a fresh and distinctive style, one that her admirers have come to love.

Rogers’ work can be found at Smith Killian Fine Art located at 9 Queen street in downtown Charleston.

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Smith-Killian Fine Art and McCrady’s: Partners for the 2012 Palette and Palate Stroll

Autumn Marshland by Betty Anglin Smith

The gallery known for contemporary realism and color, Smith Killian Fine Art is located in the heart of downtown Charleston’s French Quarter District at 9 Queen Street. The gallery has been featured in national publications, including AmericanStyle, Coastal Living and Southern Living, and features works by Charleston artist Betty Anglin Smith and her triplets — painters Jennifer Smith Rogers and Shannon Smith, and photographer Tripp Smith. In addition to these artists, the gallery represents sculptor Darrell Davis, works in oil by renowned artists Kim English, Don Stone and Susan Romaine, and photographs by Leigh Limehouse.

At this year’s art and culinary affair, Smith-Killian Fine Art once again collaborates with McCrady’s. A strong supporter of Charleston’s art scene, McCrady’s Restaurant has featured works in oil depicting Charleston life from Smith-Killian featured artists, including works by Betty Anglin Smith titled Lemon Light I & II; Jennifer Smith Rogers’ West of State Street and Roof Tops at Twilight; Shannon Smith’s Trio, End of the Road, and By Moonlight.  This commitment to fine art goes hand in hand with their devotion to preparing fine southern cuisine.

Since arriving in Charleston and joining McCrady’s in 2006, Chef Sean Brock  has taken Charleston’s culinary scene by storm; just recently opening yet another amazing culinary destination, Husk. One of Charleston’s youngest and most celebrated chefs, chef Brock stands as a front runner of the modern cuisine that infuses fresh, locally grown ingredients with an unexpected flair.

Chef Sean Brock

As the winner of the Food Network challenge “The Next Great Chef, a two time nominee for the 2008 and 2009 James Beard Award for “Rising Star Chef”, and 2010 James Beard Award “Best Chef Southeast” Winner, Brock captures a field-to-table experience that brings familiarity to the palate but is presented in an innovative way. Bringing a new style to Charleston’s dining scene and Charleston cuisine to new heights, McCrady’s has been ranked as one of the top 10 restaurants of 2008 in North America.

Shortly after accepting his position with McCrady’s, chef Brock began the development of a 2.5 acre farm on Wadmalaw Island which would later serve fulfill the voluminous needs of the kitchen and the demands of an increasingly high end food community, chef Brock wanted to create a true field-to-table experience, not only for his guests, but for his staff.  “Food should be a treat for the emotions as well as the palate,” says Brock, “at once comforting, exciting, and entertaining.  We like to surprise and delight our guests with familiar flavors presented in unexpected ways.” Brock’s talent in the kitchen is unsurpassed and has contributed to the growing sophistication of Charleston as a whole.

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Plein Air Painters of the Southeast Come to Charleston. Opening Reception June 1!

Southern Oaks, Chris Groves, 11×14, Oil on Linen

The southeastern United States, with its wealth of natural beauty and the architectural elegance of its historic towns and cities, provides ample inspiration for artists.  Founded in 2001, the Plein Air Painters of the Southeast (PAP-SE) is an organization of professional painters bound by a common passion to promote the traditional methods of painting en plein air while capturing the varied scenery of this region.

In 2001,the Plein Air Painters of the Southeast held its first exhibition at the Wells Gallery in Charleston, South Carolina.  This year, the group returns to Charleston to exhibit work in four downtown galleries:  Horton Hayes Fine Art, Hagan Fine Art Gallery and Studio, Galerie on Broad and Smith Killian Fine Art.  Each gallery is sponsoring eight individual artists.  For a roster of participating artists and their sponsor galleries, please click here.

The exhibition will be shown through June 22nd with opening receptions in each gallery on Friday June 1st from 5 to 8pm.  Prior to the opening, from May 30th to June 1st, PAP-SE artists can be seen painting in the vicinity of their sponsor galleries.  Please come by and meet the artists as they paint!

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Smith-Killian Fine Art and McCrady’s: Partners for the 2011 Palette & Palate Stroll

The gallery known for contemporary realism and color, Smith Killian Fine Art is located in the heart of downtown Charleston’s French Quarter District. The gallery, which has been featured in national publications, including AmericanStyle, Coastal Living and Southern Living, features works by Charleston artist Betty Anglin Smith and her triplets — painters Jennifer Smith Rogers and Shannon Smith, and photographer Tripp Smith. In addition to these artists, the gallery represents sculptor Darrell Davis, works in oil by renowned artists Kim English, Don Stone and Susan Romaine, and photographs by Leigh Limehouse. The gallery, located at 9 Queen Street, will be featuring Italian paintings by Shannon Smith on July 15.

At this year’s art and culinary affair, Smith-Killian Fine Art once again collaborates with McCrady’s. A strong supporter of Charleston’s art scene, McCrady’s Restaurant has featured works in oil depicting Charleston life from Smith-Killian featured artists, including works by Betty Anglin Smith titled Lemon Light I & II; Jennifer Smith Rogers’ West of State Street and Roof Tops at Twilight; Shannon Smith’s Trio, End of the Road, and By Moonlight.  This commitment to fine art goes hand in hand with a devotion to fine food.

Since arriving in Charleston and joining McCrady’s in 2006, Chef Sean Brock  has taken Charleston’s culinary scene by storm; last year opening yet another amazing culinary destination, Husk. One of Charleston’s youngest and most celebrated chefs, chef Brock stands as a front runner of the modern cuisine that infuses fresh, locally grown ingredients with an unexpected flair. As the winner of the Food Network challenge “The Next Great Chef, a two time nominee for the 2008 and 2009 James Beard Award for “Rising Star Chef”, and 2010 James Beard Award “Best Chef Southeast” Winner, Brock captures a field-to-table experience that brings familiarity to the palate but is presented in an innovative way. Bringing a new style to Charleston’s dining scene and Charleston cuisine to new heights, McCrady’s has been ranked as one of the top 10 restaurants of 2008 in North America.

Shortly after accepting his position with McCrady’s, chef Brock began the development of a 2.5 acre farm on Wadmalaw Island which would later serve fulfill the voluminous needs of the kitchen and the demands of an increasingly high end food community, chef Brock wanted to create a true field-to-table experience, not only for his guests, but for his staff.  “Food should be a treat for the emotions as well as the palate,” says Brock, “at once comforting, exciting, and entertaining.  We like to surprise and delight our guests with familiar flavors presented in unexpected ways.” Brock’s talent in the kitchen is unsurpassed and has contributed to the growing sophistication of Charleston as a whole.

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Jennifer Smith Rogers: Natural and Notable Opens at Smith-Killian Fine Art on October 1

Harbor Sky by Jennifer Smith Rogers

Smith-Killian Fine Art is proud to present the recent works of artist Jennifer Smith Rogers in an exhibit entitled “Natural and Notable” that will run from October 1-15, 2010. The gallery invites the public to meet the artist at the show’s opening reception on October 1st, from 5-8 pm, an event that will coincide with the French Quarter Gallery Association’s Fall Art Walk. A champagne preview of the artist’s works will be held on Thursday, September 30th.

St. Michaels by Jennifer Smith Rogers

As part of a reputable family of artists, Jennifer has established herself as a fixture of the Charleston art scene. The paintings in the show depict two facets of the world surrounding her: the primitive, natural Lowcountry landscape and the more formal notable architecture that is characteristic of her native city. Most well-know for her paintings of Charleston’s canopy of rooftops, iconic street scenes, and the historic churches, Jennifer is equally adept at depicting the area’s alluring beaches, meandering creeks, and serene marsh scenes. Her favorite time to paint is in the late afternoon or early evening as she loves to use vibrant warm colors to create an interplay of light and shadow in her landscape and cityscape canvases.

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“Southern Soul” by Shannon Smith Opens at Smith Killian Fine Art May 7

Smith Killian Fine Art is featuring an exhibition on May 7^th entitled “Southern Soul,” featuring works by Shannon Smith, marking her tenth solo show with the gallery. A reception will be held at the gallery, located in the historic French Quarter at 9 Queen Street, from 5-8 p.m. and the show will run through May 21^st.

Culling Tomatoes

“Southern Soul,” includes recent works in oil that combine Smith’s expressive colors and her ability to capture the contrasting light with scenes from the Lowcountry. A true stolen moment is captured in “Lowcountry Fishing,” as the subject casts her rod into the tide, surrounded by the dense lowlands, and a soft light illuminating the water.  Smith states, “This body of works challenged me to try and capture the soul of our beloved  Lowcountry.  Through landscape, figurative and still life, I have tried to trace our heritage of living and thriving off of the fruits of our precious land and sea basin.  From farming cotton, culling tomatoes and collards, fishing and harvesting oysters from the saltwater creeks to witnessing the grand old souls of our palmettos and mossy oak trees, we can begin to appreciate the unique qualities that are vital to our southern culture, the very spiritual makeup of our Southern Souls.”

The exhibit will coincide with the French Quarter Gallery Association Art Walk, a will be open to the public May 7^th to May 21^st. Digital images of the paintings are available upon request. Contact Leigh Limehouse at (843) 853-0708 or info@smithkillian.com.

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New Works by Guest Artist Matt Overend at Smith Killian Fine Art, March 5

Smith Killian Fine Art is pleased to announce an exhibit featuring guest artist, Matt Overend. Join us for an artist reception on Friday, March 5 from 5-8 p.m.

“My paintings are an exploration of the structural relationship between gesture, shape and space through the manipulation of color and texture,” says Overend. Originally trained as an aeronautical engineer at Georgia Tech, Overend studied art at the University of California at Santa Barbara and Yale University.  His corporate collections include SC Arts Commission, First Union, Bank of America and Charleston Place Hotel.  Overend has exhibit throughout the Southeast for over 20 years, including the Gibbes Museum of Art.

Smith Killian Fine Art is located at 9 Queen Street in historic downtown Charleston, SC.

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