Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway City Hall Art Gallery – Adriana Peña – Artist

~ John W. Howell

Today, we are visiting the Lakeway City Hall Art Gallery to view the fine art of artist Adriana Peña. We are catered by Siti of Austin, and our entertainment is The Foundations

Smoked la barbecue brisket nasi goren – Wok-fried jasmine rice with smoked La Barbecue brisket, infused with house rendang spices and herbs

Laksa – Aromatic coconut curry broth with rice noodles, Gulf shrimp, fish balls, and house sambal

Smoked char siu pork ribs wonton noodle – Housemade egg noodles in a soy-braised broth with charred pork ribs and pork-shrimp wontons

Arroz caldo with la barbecue smoked turkey – Silky rice porridge with smoked turkey, ginger scallion relish, fried shallots, and patis-kalamansi chili

Nasi lemak – Coconut rice, crispy chicken wings, sambal belacan, peanuts, anchovies, and fried egg

Longsilog – Smoked longaniza sausage, garlic rice, fried egg, and housemade achara (Filipino pickles)

Roti canai with lamb curry – Slow-cooked lamb curry, flaky roti, partaha, tamarind and mango chutney

Sautéed seasonal greens – Wok-tossed with garlic and soy

Claypot adobo with local mushrooms & confit eggplant – Filipino-style soy-vinegar adobo with oyster mushrooms and confit Chinese eggplant, served with garlic rice and achara

Picture of an old time school bus

The bus is ready.

An overall look at the gallery.

To Joy – Acrylic on Canvas

Zinnias – Acrylic on Canvas

Springtime – Mixed Media

Spring Flowers – Acrylic on Canvas

Warm Reflections – Acrylic on Canvas Board

Winter Thaw – Pastel on Pastel Paper

Forever Green – Pastel

Early Spring – Pastel

Stevie R. Vaughn – Charcoal

Tuxedo – Mixed Media.

Here is information about the artist. Sorry for the crumpled paper, but Tempeste took it off my desk, and I was lucky to get there quick.

Today, we have seen about half of the collection, so we’ll be back next week. Time to enjoy the food and music. I hope you have a super week.

 

89 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway City Hall Art Gallery – Adriana Peña – Artist”

      1. The joys of having these fur babies. I came out of the shower one day to find the insides of a throw pillow all over the living room. I thought it had snowed inside at first. I know it was Lia as Dot has never done anything like that.

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  2. Your artist has captured the seasons and emotions, John. I look forward to next Sunday as well.
    All the food sounded great, but I’ll have to get the pork ribs, please.

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  8. Love the artwork (if it was in my limited price range). Also very impressed with the different flavoring to the barbecue. (Not what I was expecting in Texas.) You do find great places to tour., John.

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      1. I’m guessing you may be part of the keep Austin weird crowd because from the very limited way I think I may know at least the blogger part of you, you seem more open to ideas than some other Texans that have appeared in TV in the past few years. I realize to even imply I have a sense of at least part of your total, is conjurative at best

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  9. I love this artist – the vibrant colors are fantastic. The Reflections painting is my favorite because I love fall. Thanks for taking us along with you.

    The smoked ribs make my mouth water!

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  14. Adriana is a beautiful artist. I love the vibrancy of her colors. Enjoy the day, John. I’m sure it will be extraordinary. 🌞

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  19. Had to giggle about Tempeste’s crumpling of the paper. The Monk has done the same thing. I still have a business card from the piano tuner that Monk chomped on. What is it with paper anyway??

    I’m the last person to feel comfortable critiquing an artist, but I know what I like — and Ms. Pena’s brilliantly colored pieces are delightful. Such a feast for the eyes!

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  22. I love when show the art and artists in your hood.

    Adriana Peña is a wonderful artist. I especially adore her flowers. Thank you, John!

    PS Fab shots. Was there glass over the art?

    🎨𝓧 🎨𝓧

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