South Santee Church #160

South Santee Church #160 is an original oil painting by local artist Retta Dotterer, capturing a quiet Lowcountry church beneath a canopy of mature trees. The white building and vivid red roof emerge through the surrounding foliage, while long shadows and warm earth tones give the scene the unmistakable feeling of a sunlit South Carolina afternoon.

Retta approaches the landscape with loose, expressive brushwork and a wonderfully unexpected palette. Olive and mossy greens mingle with dusty pinks, lavender, warm rust, coral, and flashes of blue, transforming the familiar Southern scene into something energetic and distinctly her own. The architecture is recognizable without feeling rigid, while the surrounding trees dissolve into broad strokes of color and light.

There is a wonderful sense of history and place in South Santee Church #160. Rather than treating the church as a formal architectural subject, Retta paints it as part of the landscape—tucked beneath old trees and surrounded by the colors and textures of the Lowcountry. Framed and ready to hang, this one-of-a-kind original is a beautiful piece for collectors drawn to South Carolina landmarks, historic churches, expressive landscapes, and original Lowcountry art.

20"W x 16"H