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anitakstephens
Mar 111 min read
Hunt and Peck
I was recently surprised and thrilled to have my small painting, "Hunt and Peck," awarded a 2nd place ribbon in the SOBA Gallery's 30th...
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anitakstephens
Jan 211 min read
Wearing White in Winter
Nothing is quite as chic as wearing head to toe white in winter, according to Vogue Magazine. Here in the Lowcountry of South Carolina,...
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anitakstephens
Nov 30, 20231 min read
What's the Big Deal about the Big Dill?
Every year the artists of Maye River Gallery create an original Christmas ornament and donate 100% of the proceeds to a local charitable...
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anitakstephens
Nov 7, 20231 min read
Lowcountry Splendor
Our Lowcountry marshes are an ever changing saturation of color and texture that lure me to try and capture their splendor with oil paint...
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anitakstephens
Nov 5, 20231 min read
They call it a "Fairway Opener"
When I found this antique wooden driver at our local thrift shop, I couldn't wait to put it into my next still life painting. What could...
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anitakstephens
Oct 22, 20231 min read
New small works
We keep a bird feeder up all year round in our backyard and are entertained by a bevy of local birds coming to feast on the seed, fruit...
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anitakstephens
Oct 14, 20231 min read
Summer's Splendor
Every year in early spring we plant a few vegetables in our backyard raised bed garden. This past year, we embarked on an opportunity to...
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anitakstephens
Nov 28, 20221 min read
Holiday Hallmark - the Lovely Poinsettia
Without a doubt, the lovely poinsettia flower is a hallmark of holiday decor. No other flowering plant holds as strong of an association...
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anitakstephens
Aug 4, 20221 min read
Fish fear him. The water weeps...
My son-in-law, Jonathan, is a great outdoorsman and fisherman. He is a natural on his boat, navigating the local waterways. Jonathan...
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anitakstephens
Jul 19, 20221 min read
Don't Fall into "The Trap"
"The Tourist Trap" 10 x 20 Oil on Canvas I painted this delightful scene based on a day I spent enjoying one of Hilton Head Island's...
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anitakstephens
Jul 3, 20221 min read
Lil' Miss Maggie
This little cutie pie, "Maggie," was the most recent subject of a commissioned painting I did for a client who wanted to surprise her...
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anitakstephens
Jun 4, 20221 min read
Humming Along...
Photo from my kitchen window "Lil" Hummer" Every spring we look forward to the return of hummingbirds that eagerly anticipate the sweet...
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anitakstephens
May 24, 20221 min read
Enjoying the breeze
"Afternoon Breeze" 12 x 16 Oil on linen board Available A lovely afternoon looking out from Hilton Head Island over Port Royal Sound -...
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anitakstephens
May 22, 20221 min read
A state of peace and quiet = "tranquility"
"Tranquility" Oil on linen board 9 x 12 Available This iconic little rowboat was seen daily, tied up in the marsh on Hilton Head Island. ...
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anitakstephens
May 18, 20221 min read
They call me Mr. Blue
"Mr. Blue" 9 x 12 Oil on linen board These magnificent birds are often regarded with reverence and awe when seen wading in our...
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anitakstephens
May 8, 20221 min read
A Tribute to All the Moms Out There
"Seashells and Carnations" 11 x 14 Oil on canvas A tribute to all the moms out there - as beautiful as blossoms and as enduring as...
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anitakstephens
Apr 30, 20221 min read
A new approach to Riding the Surf
Commissioned Painting 12x12 Oil on linen This adorable little "surfer" was the subject of a recently commissioned painting I did for a...
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anitakstephens
Apr 24, 20221 min read
Uninterrupted Concentration
"Concentration" 20 x 24 Oil I am always captivated when I see an egret standing majestically in one of our beautiful local marshes. This...
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anitakstephens
Apr 9, 20221 min read
A Good Boy
"Filson" 9 x 12 Oil on linen board In memory of Filson. A good boy and loving family friend.
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anitakstephens
Apr 2, 20221 min read
Oh Yeah...
"Oh Yeah" Linen on board 12 x 12 Oh Yeah. The angle of the fisherman's rod says it all. Every angler knows and can relate to that...
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