Mount Pleasant Magazine March/April 2018

53 www.ILoveMountPleasant.com | www.BestOfMP.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com feature W ith gleaming oyster beds, moss-covered live oaks and fragrant gardenias, the Lowcountry is a constant source of inspiration for creatives. Award-winning artists Steven and Jazzy Jordan splash the region’s beauty on canvas, whether it be in the form of shrimp boats on Shem Creek or a bounty of sand dollars and shells. While this local father and daughter have different styles and visions, both are celebrated in the field. This fall, they broke a record by each taking home $200 Merit Awards at The South Carolina State Fair – the first time a father and daughter have ever earned such accolades together. “Growing up with an artist for a dad, I was constantly painting and coloring and doing something creative,” said Jazzy. “I’d say the first realization that I was going to be an artist was when I was 5 years old. In 2000, I sold my first By Kalene McCort Photos courtesy of Steven and Jazzy Jordan. Steve and Jazzy Jordan The Family That Paints Together