Babbie Guscio

Elizabeth “Babbie” Guscio, owner of The Store is a Bluffton staple and has supported many artist, including myself, find a footing. I painted this portrait, my first of a person (I’ve only done animals), using Babbie as my muse since she’s been so supportive of my work. I suspect there have been many other artist and craftsman she has supported over the past 40 years. I painted this portrait to commemorate the 40 years Babbie has committed to Bluffton and honor her devotion to Bluffton’s residents. Babbie opened The Store in 1978 which is the same year I was born – such a great year!