"Art has the ability to transcend us beyond the ordinary." This quote by Rosalyn Dexter in Chinese Whispers is the mantra of Beaufort Art Association's next featured artist, Tommie Carr Toner.

Silhouette artistry and storytelling are in Clay Rice’s DNA. His grandfather, Carew Rice, was described by poet Carl Sandburg as “America’s Greatest Silhouettist,” and he traveled the world, sharing his mesmerizing cutouts with delighted customers. His hauntingly beautiful landscapes of the South are still sought after by collectors far and wide.

Two years ago, Beaufort readers were introduced to Lowcountry Burn and its protagonist Nick Falco. As the story began, Nick learned he’d inherited a great deal of money from his grandmother, along with her house on beautiful Fripp Island, where he’d dreamed of living since he was a boy.