Views of the Neighborhood

~ John W. Howell

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms. Today’s view of the neighborhood takes us to Robert’s Point Park for the annual Port Aransas Art Fest.  It is here where local artists display their crafts and artwork and offer them for sale.  Because of the number of booths I did have to pick and choose which to feature.

This first photo is the vendor of hot dogs known in town as The Hot Dog Lady

Art Fest

The next is a display of handmade pots and mugs.

Here is an artist who paints birds.

This next booth is of items made from recycled material.

The artist paints scenes on sand dollars. Seems like no home should be without one.

While walking around, I noticed some dogs. I took a picture of the biggest.

And the smallest.

The Art Fest is sponsored by the Port Aransas Art Center.

Here is a shot of mobiles made of stainless steel. A suitable material for this climate.

Animals painted in oil on canvas.

I thought this booth was unique with the different signs.

Here is a tighter shot of the signs. I liked the Group Therapy sign.

Art Fest

This photo gives you an idea of the number of booths. In the foreground is the sound system.

Finally the advertising for the Art Fest.

Art Fest

Hope you liked the View.

52 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood”

  1. Plenty of good looking stands, John. My favourites? The bird paintings and the hot dogs. The large dog is just that – very large, in a way that the small one… isn’t.
    Nice views, John. Thanks..

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  3. Loved wandering through the art fest and seeing the ingenuity of the craftsmen. And, the Hi Ho signs – perfect! 🙂

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  5. What a lovely Sunday stroll, John. I haven’t been to an art fest in a long time. I agree with Keith about the bird paintings. I probably would have spent a good deal of time admiring the work of the artist. The recycled booth is a great idea.
    Have a lovely day, and happy Mother’s Day to Molly. Mega hugs.

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  7. Great tour, John. What a fun looking place. I love that your first choice is the hot dog lady. I like a man who understands that there are priorities in life. Enjoy the day!

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  8. I learned something new today: Sand Dollars. Had to look it up – thanks, Mr. Google! Thanks for the lovely art tour, John!

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  14. Love these shots of your neighborhood, John. I’ve always been partial to sand dollars (ever since hearing the legend associated with them). Looks like you had a pretty day for the festival — hope the missus enjoys a wonderful Mother’s Day!

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  19. LOL! Love the Hi Ho signs leading to the Festival. 🙂

    The Green and Blue pottery was lovely, and the bird paintings. I probably would have wanted a few of those.
    Looks like you had a great day for by the clothing people were wearing. A bit wind too by looks of the flag flying on top of a tent. Hope it was a cool breeze.

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  21. Delightful, colorful post, John. I enjoyed it. 80’s coming my way from mid 50’s. Going to be quite a jolt and aggravate everyone’s allergies. But at least the deluge of rain and gales of high winds stopped. Mother nature was not appeased, even on her day. 🙂

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