Art Festival

Artists gathered in one place to sell one thing they all have in common which is Art. Over 50+ vendors from Fl, LA,, TX, and NYC. They gathered to sell original work and reprints, for those on a budget and wanting to support the love of all things art related. Metal works made into robot chickens, metal tanks with funky little people atop. Think I saw the garden Nome being taken away. Glass blowers who made water fountains, glass human sculptures to vases, beautiful pieces that seemed to shine as the suns rays hit them. All types, shapes, sizes of mixed media, wood working and paintings. So many on hand to take you and make you pause to stare. Makes you feel inspired, imaginative. Where ever that place may be in your mind when you look at art or how your interpret it.

These are two of the cards I got to grab from the Artists' themselves. Gabe Leonard an artist from LA,CA had oil paintings of outlaws, musicians and mobsters. His paintings of Jimmy Hendrix was so captivating. The choice of color to the movement was so perfect. To view his works yourself go to http://www.gabeleonard.com/

John Hung Ha work was on display and ready for purchase. Colorful , vibrant and eyepoping colors brought you in with his Koi painting, little panda sporting funky purple sunglasses. they were so playful and full of color. To view more of his works you can visit http://www.johnhungha.com/

Graffiti Train

One of the advantages of living by a train yard. Normally trains would be just another thing flying by over looked. If you stop and take notice every once and a while, you'll see they are big murals. If only I had the opportunity to abuse such a canvas, without the chances of being arrested. Couldn't help myself to stop and snap a few low quality shots to share and take notice that art is all around and instead of stopping to smell the flowers, stop and gaze at train cargo.

"Some people become Police to make the world a better place, some people become vandals to make the world a better looking place."
— Banksy

Gallery Day : Shades Of Green Exibit

Main Street Gallery: Recycled works into art
Holding my breath not sure to release what was left. Black walls, white lights,the setting was like a stage. Only it wasn't me standing there in the luminous light. Only held up by a single nail was dances of colors created into art. Standing there was my art staring at me, standing there amazed it was looking back at me. From oil painted trees in all shades of green, to robots in a draw nails in its' heart. A big metal bird with a peek-a-boo door, to mazes on a wall made of egg carton.



Anything under the sun is beautiful if you have the vision — it is the seeing of the thing that makes it so…The painter…must show people more than they already see…Here is where art comes in.
-Charles W. Hawthorne

Took a trip then a turn and full circle I have returned. Jan., Feb. (missed Valentines Day), here we are in March. As the branches bud with leaves so have I. With news that March 19, 2010 my art will be featured in the Shades of Green exhibit. My art as well as other local artists, will put on display recycled material in all different forms of art. Never thought this winding road would leave me to actually submit something for people to dissect with their eyes.
Thank you for everyone's encouraging words and support. Within me is bits of everyone and with all of you in mind is how I am inspired to create.

Stained Glass Mary

It's close to Christmas time. There is frost in the air, people are hustling and bustling. Zooming by with wrapping paper in hand and searching for that perfect gift.

Looking down the Christmas isle, tilted head staring at ornaments, one stands out clear. It made me think of stained glass windows that you'd see in churches.

Bracelets

Weather painted, glued or pulled together by string these bracelets can be an accessory. Paired together with other fashion items or showcased on their own, they have their own unique identity. Either way I like to make pieces that are fun, whimsical, traditional, and that can be repurposed. Its nice to be able to showcase a piece of jewelry not only through sense of style but also by mood. If you like what you see here or are intrested in one for your self email me at reallyfam0us@yahoo.com.

Can Art

Ever drank a can of soda and wondered what to do with it? In my eyes and mind everything is a paintable surface. I do give back to Mother Earth by doing my part, creating art. What's unique is that the can creates a unique surface to paint on.