Views of the Neighborhood – Art Fair

~ John W. Howell

Yesterday was the kind of day that we locals like to get away from the beach.

Beach Day

Here is a shot straight out from the cart over at eight AM. Pretty nice.

Here is a photo looking south from the cart over at eight AM. A little congested but nice.

Beach Day

Same straight out view as before taken at four PM (you might be able to squeeze in with a Sherman tank or front loader.)

View looking South at four PM. Yes, that is vehicular hardware as far as the eye can see.

There was an art fair downtown and so rather than showing any more pictures of the crowded beach, I thought you might enjoy the flavor of the Art Fair. The fair was held in the ballpark of the church.  I could not possibly show everything available, so I picked out some that I hope you enjoy.

Art Fair

The Port Aransas Art Center sponsored the Art Fair.

There were different kinds of booths. This is jewelry.

Some exciting oils and prints.

Lifelike oils.

Interesting pottery.

This shot gives you an idea of the scope of the fair.

A local artist Noel Stephenson with an outrageously good painting of a Portuguese Man-of-War

Another view of her work

Photography

Hand-painted glassware

Bird paintings

Of course, a band. In the background, you can see the roof of the church not yet complete.

Because we are a beach town, one would expect at least one painted surfboard. Hope you enjoyed the tour.

55 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood – Art Fair”

  2. Outstanding paintings, John. It would take forever for me to choose which one to take! The beach reminds me of how Daytona Beach used to look like.

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  6. Personally, I would have been most tempted by that booth displaying the glassware. I do love color, and things that sparkle and shine, and I think I see some things that might have needed a new home.

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  11. Looks like you had a great day for it! I’d have spent a lot of time at the jewelry booth. In fact, I’d have been asking them how they prevented theft when everything is all laid out nice and orderly (because as a hobby designer, theft is one of my fears!)

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  13. There’s all sorta of great talent in Port A, John — and that includes you!
    I’m glad they had something fun for the locals to do while the beach is overrun.
    I’m quite taken with that close-up of the turtle 🐢. Hugs

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        2. Yes,I’m not sure if I ever seen it that’s why I’ve asked. Usually there’s always a parking outside. Hopefully it will change one day. Cars & beach doesn’t mix together well ✌️

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  22. I’m really behind this week. I am with you, John. On days like these, I would stay away from the beach, but what a lovely art fair to attend. The flowered surfboard is gorgeous!

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