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Courtyard Art Gallery, located in the French Quarter of historic downtown Charleston South Carolina, features the fine art of 16 local Lowcountry artists. The gallery showcases paintings, paper sculpture, pottery, jewelry, and photography as well as works in mixed media.
 Detail of "Water Beauties".  Detail of "Monets Giverny".  Detail of "Winter Wonder".
| | | | | Artist of the month Helen K. Beacham grew up in Montreal, Canada knowing she could draw. Since no one in her family or circle of friends drew or painted, Helen was never encouraged to do anything with her talent. It wasn’t until she was in her mid 20’s and living in Memphis, TN that she decided to try her hand at watercolor…and it’s been a love affair ever since! “Why have I not done this before now???“ is what went through her mind as soon as she completed her very first session. She remembers those exciting days very well and takes that with her when she teaches her own students today. Helen says, “I’m bombarded by visual signals all day long…I wish I had boundless time and energy to paint everything that turns me on. You just never know what’s going to make it next onto that piece of paper or canvas!” This month my theme is Natures Pallette. Mother Nature is perfection. Sometimes she’s subtle, when you have to squint to find those transparent darks hidden deep in a forest. And without a doubt, at other times she’s bold. Whose breath has not been taken away by a JOLT of reds at sunset?! As an artist, I am humbled every time I take brush to paper or canvas… What makes me think I can do Mother Nature justice? Visit Helen K. Beacham's gallery.
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