It's that time of year again for The Greater Gulf Coast Art Festival! I always make a point of seeing the show. The artists come from all over the US and it's interesting to see what's going on in other parts of the country. Sometimes you see something that gives you ideas to use in your own art.
The show is exceptionally good this year. For me, the last 2 or 3 years of the festival have been disappointing. There seemed to be fewer and fewer paintings each year and more and of the kind of thing that might have commercial application. But this year, it looks like an art festival with a lot of paintings and other creations that look fresh from the studio.
I enjoyed the work of artist David Skinner.Though he lives now in North Carolina, he grew up in California and knew many of my favorite places to paint on the coast.
I loved this work by Amy Lennard Gmelin. Each of these stone portals hold a candle or plant or some small item. The focus on the solitary element nestled in warmly colored stone seems like the perfect thing to create your own meditative environment.
With a steady rain falling now, I hope the show doesn't get rained out for it's last day on Sunday. If you're anywhere near Pensacola, it's worth a look.
Thanks for the feedback. Glad it was a good show.
ReplyDeleteSo good to hear from you Dawn! I wondered if you were going to do the show this year!
DeleteI was so impressed with the difference Friday that I went back for a longer look Saturday. Sure enough today the rain and wind was non stop.
Theresa, thanks so much for the shout out and your appreciation of my work. It was a pleasure meeting you this past weekend and I hope our paths cross again sometime.
ReplyDeleteI was glad to meet you too Amy! Don't hesitate to call next time you're in Pensacola!
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