Aiken Hattery

Aiken Blend

Newsletter Signup

Palmetto Bella Logo
Palmetto Bella Logo

Brooks Brown | Photo Of The Month

Brooks Brown

Brooks Brown

A note from Brooks Brown:

My goal in retiring here was to spend my full time dedicated to creating art in and around Aiken, to be with horses either with the Great Oak Theraputic Riding Center or on the sides of the road, and to put my artographs in the Aiken Center for the Arts exhibits.

I like being surrounded by horses, equestrian eventing, and polo riders that afford me the opportunity to use my iPhone to capture their beauty wherever I see them. I love being in the moment where it’s me, my iPhone in hand, with a horse, or nature, gardens or flowers or rolling hills on country farms, and endless landscapes where I can render what my artistic eye captures onto canvas or fabric as I always wanted to have happen. I have arrived and feel lucky that Aiken has welcomed me here so openly!

Brooks Brown | Photo Of The Month | Palmetto Bella

Pin
Brooks Brown

Brooks Brown

Brooks Brown attended the Academy of Art Institute in San Francisco, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting. She then returned to the Virgin Islands, where she worked in the family-owned business for over 45 years. In time, she was able to step back from the daily operation of the business, and she eventually retired completely to pursue a second career in art. Ms. Brown moved to Aiken in 2018 to enjoy the “three trifecta blessings” that drew her to the area. The first was the Aiken Center for the Arts, where artists and members could display their works. The second was the Aiken Training Track; she says, “Aiken had me at Cot Campbell’s Clocker Stand.” The final blessing was a perfect house available for immediate purchase.
Brooks Brown

Brooks Brown

Brooks Brown attended the Academy of Art Institute in San Francisco, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting. She then returned to the Virgin Islands, where she worked in the family-owned business for over 45 years. In time, she was able to step back from the daily operation of the business, and she eventually retired completely to pursue a second career in art. Ms. Brown moved to Aiken in 2018 to enjoy the “three trifecta blessings” that drew her to the area. The first was the Aiken Center for the Arts, where artists and members could display their works. The second was the Aiken Training Track; she says, “Aiken had me at Cot Campbell’s Clocker Stand.” The final blessing was a perfect house available for immediate purchase.

In the know

Related Stories

Ode to the Dandelion | Palmetto Bella

Ode to the Dandelion

They pop up unannounced, Unwanted, Dreaded by some. Tiny green sprigs brighten the dull brown of the winter lawn. They are the first to herald the spring scene, And they are the last to whisper “farewell” in the autumn.  Soon bright yellow blossoms add color to spring’s welcome mat. “Dent de lion,” “Lion’s teeth” they are called, Ready to devour that lush, green lawn. Pull one out and, like Hydra, two will replace it.  Quickly the yellow blossoms fade, Churning out small, cottony puff balls. Children delight in running with them Blowing the gossamer wisps in the air Launching their wishes on the wind.  They rise like miniature hot air balloons Riding high wherever the wind takes them, Only to descend

Read More »
James Andre, the Artist | Palmetto Bella

James Andre, the Artist

“And if what they say is true — if every great painting is really a self-portrait — what, if anything, is James Andre saying about himself?” Explore his works and discover just that. He has a unique way about him, and his art is no different. Drawing from inner as well as outer inspiration, he connects to each piece. James invests heart and soul into his work, where energy and color are brought together to convey something more. View attentively, and listen closely — Andre’s brush speaks the language of movement, the energy of life. Lean in.  FacebookTweetPin

Read More »
Photo Of The Month: John Antaki | Palmetto Bella

Photo Of The Month: John Antaki

This photo was taken in Lagos, Portugal. It is a boat dock at Forte da Ponta da Bandeira located on the southwest tip of Portugal, facing Africa. I took this during my 2-week adventure through southern Spain; I visited Granada, Ronda, Gibraltar, Huelva, and Lagos. It is impossible for me to select one single favorite picture that I have taken, but this photo means a lot to me because it represents the beauty that can be found when traveling. FacebookTweetPin

Read More »
Taylor Reynolds | Photo Of The Month | Palmetto Bella

Taylor Reynolds | Photo Of The Month

On the surface this photo is just a picture of a beer, but to me it captures so much more. It was taken on a sunset paddle tour of Stallings Island on the Savannah River. To me this photo encompasses the sense of community built around the love of the outdoors. It was sunset. People were paddling around, jumping off the large rocks that sit on this part of the Savannah River, and gushing over the adorable donkeys that reside on the island. It was my favorite day of summer and for that reason it is my favorite photo that I’ve ever taken. FacebookTweetPin

Read More »

Follow Us

AX Social Stream: There is no feed data to display!

Facebook-f Instagram

© 2020 Aiken Bella Magazine. All rights reserved.