The Society of Bluffton Artists (SOBA) proudly presents “Lowcountry Classics,” a vibrant and heartfelt exhibit by May’s Featured Artist Lynne Drake. The show will be on display May 4 through May 31 at the SOBA Gallery in Old Town Bluffton. A public reception will be held Wednesday, May 8 from 4-6 p.m., where guests can meet the artist, enjoy refreshments, and immerse themselves in the beauty of the Lowcountry through a colorful and expressive collection of works.
This new collection captures the emotion, nostalgia, and natural beauty that define the Lowcountry.
“My current art reflects what moves and inspires me here in the Lowcountry, working in various mediums and styles,” Drake explained. “I love all things beautiful — form, color and emotion — and all the qualities that make something worth remembering and replicating.”
Art has always been part of the artist’s identity, with early memories of sketching life-size chalk figures on pavement. Her passion for creative expression led to a solo art show in the fifth grade and continued through a lifelong journey in the arts. She earned a BFA in graphic design and a MALS with a focus on art and education.
Throughout her career, she worked as a sign painter, graphic artist, and gallery manager in the Hamptons, and founded a Long Island art studio that exhibited local artists, hosted children's art parties, and offered art instruction. She also taught art in a variety of settings — including private lessons, public education, group homes, and inner-city high schools through a program with the National Council of Unity.
Now settled in the Lowcountry with her husband — also an artist — she devotes her time to creating and teaching art at SOBA and Sun City.
“As long as I can remember, art has been just who I am — what I see and how I live,” Drake said.
“Lowcountry Classics” offers a heartfelt glimpse into the artist’s connection with the region’s landscape, culture, and spirit. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore this inspired exhibit throughout the month of May at SOBA Gallery.
