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Recently we went to the Pearl-Fincher Museum of Fine Arts in Spring Texas. a very nice little place. It operates on sponsors and donations. It was originally the Barbara Bush Library, but they built on and moved the library into a bigger area and the empty space became the Art Museum.

Current exhibit  - The National Parks, images by Mark Burns, Vital, Margaret Smithers-Crump, and Transcendental Inspirations by Islamic Arts Society of Houston, closes September 3rd. The Museum will be closed for a couple weeks during the take out and take in of new art that will open September 23, 2016.

This is one of my favorites pieces by Margaret. Each little piece is attached individually to the wall, so it will never be exactly like it is pictured again. Margaret works with Plexiglas and acrylic paints. They have great dept and you really want to touch them. . . no I didn't because that would be rude. . . but I wanted too lol. And did I mention how Cool these pieces are . . . they really are!

I will be going back & if y'all are in the area I suggest that you drop by if possible


Happy Art'in Y'all

Part two (2)

Continued from this post. . . and now for more on a few artist reviews from The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival

Fourthly we have

Sarah Bean, a fabulous 3D artist that uses works of literature. She takes and carves books into integrating beings of fantasy. Her attention to detail is just amazing not to mention her patience and super sharp knife. Yes I wanted to touch ‘em but Sarah must’ve saw me coming and placed her works of art under glass. Oh I don’t blame her, not one little bit, these old and delicate books need to be enshrined under glass. Please drop by and drool over her stuff, but careful not to splash the glass. ps she is also a poet. 

photo Courtesy of me - lol

Fiftly we have

Amanda Armistead, a fun paper painter and collage’ist and wow’age. I loved here paper work, collaged onto wood and cut out into cool shapes and then painted some more and collaged more and just fun stuff y’all! Amanda was a delight to talk to and very inspiring for me, she actually asked me if I wanted to touch . . . and touch I did like a kid in a candy store . . . but I didn’t have sticky fingers. Please say hi to my neighbor, ok so she’s not an actual neighbor but close enough.

photo Courtesy of me - lol

Sixly and lastly we have a great band

Kolby Cooper & the Relentless. As gate keepers we were not able to hear any of the bands or see any of the shows that the venue had the privilege of showing so y’all know me I asked all the performers that exited out gate to please play for us. . . they all said no . . . that is until this group . . . Wonderful boys that worked well together and a band that I hope to see make it big in the music world. They are from Palestine, Texas, yes home grown boys that you can find out more about on their FaceBook Fan page. . . thanks again Kolby y’all come back now ya hear so I can get our picture together.

ps TJ Sharp has some videos of the band you can listen / watch on his YouTube channel here.

I want to thank all the artist that took time out of the business to talk to me, I really REALLY appreciate it and thank you for adding so much beauty and fun to our art world.  I hope to see y’all at the next festival and until then sell lots of stuff and remember to keep on

Happy Art’ing Y’all

Part one (1)

Recently I worked volunteered at The WoodlandsWaterway Arts Festival. Johnny & I always have fun working the gate as Greeters. So on with the reason for this post. . . I meet several artist and want to highlight a few: (going to make is a two parter post)

Firstly up is 

Ernest Vincent Wood, III (was given an artistic name at birth) does some amazing oil painting. His light work is incredible. Ernest has written a children’s book and as a new’ish father, he finding his way in the adventurous world of art festivals, shows and travelling with his wife and  7 month old son. If y’all get the chance check out his web site and send some encouragement his way.

this is the image on 1 of his postcards

 Secondly up we have

Paula Collins, a sculptor of ceramics. I had to visit her booth when I saw the fun unique works. Sorry to say Paula was off having lunch when I was there, but her husband assistant was kind to speak with me. He told me how she came about doing her characters after first working with making clay tiles. I can’t tell y’all how bad I wanted to touch the pretties, but I tied my hands in my pockets as visions of maybe trying to make some of my own clay characters. Hey it could happen. Please drop by and check out what else Paula has to see, warning you may get the warm fuzzies and giggles.

this is her business card

Thirdly up we have

Jay Long, he won the best of show for Mixed Media 2D at the festival and well deserved. His unusual works really seek to be touched . . . and I did, but please don’t tell. . . it was only one little touch and for the shortest of seconds, but O the trill. His paintings are layered upon layers with collage and wood cutouts and canvas and yes! The workmanship is just wonderful. You can find more of Jay’s work here.

this is the image on his business card

Part two (2) coming up in a couple of days . . . well I didn’t want y'all wearing out your eys balls all at once ya know . . . you're welcome

Happy Art’ing Y’all