Abstracts by graphic designer, artist featured at Art League

“Aquascapes,” a selection of coastal abstract acrylic paintings by artist and graphic designer Andrea Smith, is the featured exhibit for July 25 to Aug. 26 at the Art League of Hilton Head Gallery, 14 Shelter Cove Lane.

An opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. July 26. An artist demonstration will be offered Aug. 16 at 11 a.m. for attendees to learn more about the artist and her process.

Smith is the solopreneur behind 7th & Palm, her modern line of greeting cards, paper goods and gift items, founded in 2015. Covering a wide range of artistic endeavors, her current work in acrylics is inspired by the colors and textures of the Lowcountry, showcasing a range of large to small abstract coastal paintings on canvas, paper, cards and a variety of textiles and gift items.

“Aquascapes” is a visual adventure in hue and texture, depicting the colors, lush waterlines, and coastal landscapes from an abstracted, aerial perspective. Paired with additional coastal subject matter, she allows texture and movement to show off various interpretations of watery landscapes, flora, and fauna using acrylics, brushes, palette knives, and found objects.

Smith is well known locally for her fresh, modern line of greeting cards, paper goods, and gift items, curating her work as accessible and affordable “art for your everyday.” Her work is also found in select gift shops around the country, at local festivals and markets and on her website, 7thandpalm. com.

Art League Gallery is located mid-island inside the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane.

Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, and 90 minutes before every Arts Center performance.

Art League of Hilton Head is the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit visual arts organization on Hilton Head Island with a synergistic art gallery and teaching Academy.

Art League Gallery features local artwork in all media created by more than 200 member artists. All artwork on display is for sale and exhibits change every month. For more information, visit artleaguehhi. org or call 843-681-5060.