Lowcountry light meets faith-filled color in every brushstroke.

Step into the vibrant world of Abby Clark, a Summerville-based artist whose paintings feel like a sun-warmed welcome home. With palettes as joyful as a Carolina sunrise and subject matter pulled straight from the heart of the Lowcountry, Abby’s work radiates warmth, color, and community.

Originally from York, Pennsylvania, Abby made her way to South Carolina on a bit of a whim—and a lot of faith.

“A teacher friend and I couldn’t find art jobs up north, so we printed our resumes and drove overnight to attend a statewide job fair in Columbia,” she says.

“We both got jobs in Colleton County and moved to Summerville that summer. I’ve been here ever since!”

Abby’s artistic style is best described as a “vibrant Lowcountry-inspired blend of impressionistic detail and joyful color.” Her paintings often feature iconic Charleston rooftops, marsh vistas, beloved Summerville buildings, and moments of everyday life—interpreted through playful brushwork and luminous hues. Her medium of choice? Acrylic, pen and ink, watercolor, and gouache—often all in conversation across different works.

“My faith is the heartbeat of my art,” Abby shares. “I use bright colors because I believe God calls us to share light in the world. Each piece becomes a little prayer of gratitude—a way to reflect His goodness.”

While she has the heart of a full-time artist, Abby also wears many hats. She's been an elementary art teacher for 20 years, a Preschool Ministry Assistant at her church, and—perhaps most proudly—a baseball mom who’s known to sketch and paint on the go.

“If you ask my husband, I have a studio in every room of the house,” she laughs. “Art is who I am. I take it to batting lessons, ball fields—everywhere. It keeps me grounded.”

Her creative process is equal parts intentional and intuitive.

“I have thousands of photos saved in my ‘Paint This’ folder on my phone,” she says. “Sometimes I sketch first, sometimes I dive right in. I often have 3–4 paintings in progress at once.”

Her work invites collectors into a shared memory—whether it’s the color of the marsh at golden hour, the outline of a Summerville church steeple, or the gentle curve of a beach road under an endless blue sky.

“I want people to feel a deep sense of home when they see my art,” Abby explains. “I hope it becomes an heirloom—something that reminds them of where they come from and what they value.”

Her paintings feel most at home in bright, welcoming spaces—airy cottages, Charleston row homes, sunny dining rooms filled with laughter and sweet tea. Each piece is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and smile.

You’ll find original works ranging from 6x8” to 5x5 feet, priced from $75 to $2000, as well as prints and giftable itemsavailable at Art on the Square Gallery.

Abby’s presence at the gallery has already become a treasured part of the creative community here.

“This is my first gallery experience, and it’s been a dream come true,” she says. “I’ve had friends from church, coworkers, even students and baseball parents come in to see my work. I hope I inspire others the way this place has inspired me.”

You can find her work in person at Art on the Square Gallery in Summerville, and you just might hear a few admiring whispers from visitors who don’t realize the artist is right there beside them—beaming, sketchbook in hand, ready to brighten someone’s day with her art.