Category: Organizations on Seabrook

The Seabrook Island Artist Guild (SIAG) welcomed some very special guests to its October 5 meeting at the Oyster Catcher Community Center—and what began as a Guild meeting became a powerful reminder of what can happen when a community invests in its young people.

Joining the SIAG meeting were Sean Bishton, principal of St. Johns High School; Dana Brown Hunter, art teacher; and two St. Johns students, Jesus Osorio and Ashanti Brown. Their visit came at the invitation of the SIAG board, which wanted to create something more meaningful than simply writing a check to support the school’s art program. The SIAG board wanted Guild members to meet the educators and students who benefit from their support—to hear their stories, see their enthusiasm, and understand firsthand how the arts can expand a student’s world.

Always wanted to do a portrait of your grandkids? Or have, but met a few snags in the process? Or maybe you’ve just avoided people in your paintings altogether? Help is here, as Stephen Cefalo shares the principles, tips and techniques he’s mastered in his decades of teaching and painting people. For two days you’ll explore the magic of rendering heads and figures, learning technical skills, to observe well, and how to achieve a likeness. Steve will show you it’s easier than you think!

Free Artist Demonstration:
November 2 at 1:30 pm
Oyster Catcher Community Center
All levels, including beginners;
use the medium of your choice

Two-day Workshop:
November 3 and 4
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Oyster Catcher Community Center 
Cost: $200
Model fee of $30-$40 collected at workshop

Jennifer King
Using the Principles of Design to Create Dramatic Photos

Thursday, October 15, 2026
The Lake House, 2319 Seabrook Island Rd
6:15 – 8:15 pm
Refreshments 6:15 pm
Announcements 6:45 pm
Presentation 7:00 pm

Artistry in Design: Understanding how the principles of design affect our visual response to an image can help photographers communicate more effectively through their work. This presentation explores, in depth, the ways in which 10 design elements—such as line, balance, and perspective—impact the visual flow of a photograph. By learning how the viewer’s eye moves through a frame, photographers gain the insight to create images that are more intentional, expressive, and visually compelling. Mastering these principles is a critical step toward producing stronger, more dramatic photography.

A Distinguished Career in Art and Education: An internationally acclaimed nature photographer, Jennifer King is widely known for her distinctive artistry and her passion for teaching photographers around the world. Drawing on her background in fine art and design, she brings a creative, unique perspective to both landscape and wildlife photography. Jennifer has earned an international reputation for her award-winning black-and-white work, making history as the first woman to receive both Ambassador and Master Photographer distinctions in nature photography. She was named the number one wildlife photographer in the United States in 2025.