Glens' Print Shop

Alvin B Glen A native of Dorchester, South Carolina, I began drawing at an early age, drawing for teachers and friends, and was always at the top of my class. I aspired to attend South Carolina State University to study music and become my high schools’ band director. While registering at the college I noticed the sign Visual Arts. After a short inquiry I changed my major to visual art with an education minor. I never intended to teach. The education minor was supposed to be a safety net. After seeing the glow of success on the face of students after they have had an ah- ha moment during a lesson, locked me into education. Graduating from South Carolina State University, I became a certified Art instructor, was voted teacher of the year, and continue to teach art, now in my 34th year. I began exhibiting in galleries and festivals and became a regular exhibitor in the Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor exhibit. I am an exhibiting member of the Charleston Artist Guild. My work is now in numerous private and public collections. I began working using mixed-media;(pencils, fabric dyes and spray paints) then moved to pastels and at times combine them with watercolor, dye and pencils. I’m mostly inspired by children and the elderly. I sometimes create works reminiscent of people and events from my past, church school and even my students. I have exhibited, competed and placed in juried exhibits. My work has been chosen to hang in corporate as well as residential spaces. I am currently exhibiting at the; Charleston Artist Guild Gallery160 Eastbay Street in Charleston, SC.