Louanne's Portrait by Carolyn Males If you know Bluffton/ Hilton Head art, you likely know Louanne LaRoche. Growing up in Bluffton, she is probably the first local artist I can remember. She shared a studio space with my piano teacher when I was around 9 or 10. I remember thinking her art was so interesting- she had created a number of characters, but they were represented over and over throughout the work she had there. Themes repeated over and over but in many different wa

Continuing on with our centralized focus on one of our artists, this month's Artist Spotlight is dedicated to abstract artist, Brucie Holler. Brucie has been with Camellia Art for about 12 years and is well known and loved by Lowcountry locals. Abstract art is so interesting to me because it relies so much on the viewer's perspective and understanding. The subject or meaning of the piece is rarely found in recognizable forms, but rather in colors, lines, textures, etc. The a

We began showing Marc Hanson’s pieces in June of this year and it’a taken no time at all for him to become a highly sought after artist. If you read our blog from a few weeks ago- referencing Marc and fellow Plein air painter Dottie Leatherwood, you will know that Marc is above and beyond the quintessential painter. He truly lives and breathes his art and his process, but not just as a professional artist… as a human, down deep in his roots. Anyways, I’ll let you find out mor

Camellia Art began showing local Plein Air artist, Dottie Leatherwood’s, pieces just over two years ago and she’s quickly become a favorite among our regular clientele and visitors alike. Her lively impressionistic landscapes come in all shapes and sizes and radiate everything extraordinary and endearing about our beloved Lowcountry backdrop. She currently shares Salt Marsh Studio with fellow Plein Air painter, Marc Hanson, another Camellia Art Favorite. Camellia Art receive

If you’ve been to Bluffton within the past couple of years, you’ve likely stumbled upon at least a couple of the large, decorated oyster...