“Landscapes of the Carolinas” will be Skyuka Fine Art’s first exhibit dedicated to the art of the landscape. Show dates are June 4 – July 23, with the opening reception on Saturday, June 4 from 5 – 8 p.m. during the Tryon Gallery Trot. Eight galleries in downtown Tryon will be participating by either hosting opening receptions for new exhibits, or hosting late hours. Future dates for other Gallery Trots are already scheduled for July 30, August 20 and October 8.

Much of the artwork featured in the show will be of the Tryon area, as well as surrounding mountainous regions such as Asheville, Marshall, the South Carolina Upstate and Cashiers.

Charming downtown streetscapes, vast rolling equestrian hills and rich farmland, all with a Blue Ridge backdrop, depict what locals call home. Not to be left out, the coast and low country will make their marks as well with Hilton Head, Charleston and Beaufort landscapes.

William (Bill) and Anne Jameson from Saluda have a number of new landscapes to add to the show. Numerous low country oil sketches will be available as well as Bill’s introspective landscapes embodying the full range of local color and timeless contrasts he is famous for.

Richard Christian Nelson, known for his expressive plein air landscapes, will have fresh work from his recent workshops and travels.

New to Skyuka Fine Art, Bill Lovett (a former advertising executive) lives for color. His landscapes translate color and light onto canvas in his characteristically brightly colored palette.

Linda Cheek has been working in a new direction these days; producing numerous 6 x 8 oil paintings. She has created many landscapes in a very small scale. Bold strokes and a high contrast palette are always telltale signs of a Cheek painting.

Richard Oversmith’s travels have produced many Carolina landscapes. Some oil sketches on panels will be on display by Oversmith, in addition to his larger framed paintings.

Notable artists of the past from the collection of Tryon art dealer Nowell Guffey will also be featured. The artists selected have significant relationships with the locale. A wide variety of mediums round off the show, including pen and ink, watercolor and gouache.

Skyuka Fine Art is located at 133 North Trade Street in Tryon. Hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and by appointment.

Call Kim at 828-817-3783, or email info@skyukafineart.com for more information.

– article submitted by Kim Nelson