Comraderie - One of the Best Benefits
of the Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Exhibition
You'll find this scene all over Marion Square during the art show (especially the slower weekdays). Painting often involves a lot of solitude or "one-on-one" (artist and the painting) in the studio, and it's been my experience that we artists look forward to those times when we can be around others like us, whether it's art openings, art shows, teaching (or taking) workshops and classes. Artists understand artists - we understand the exuberance, we understand the pitfalls and vulnerability inherent in our profession, we know from experience that a lot of who we are gets poured into a painting, and that artwork ends up taking a little part of us wherever it goes. We love what we do. And we love to gather and celebrate life and art and good weather - a 16 day outdoor art show gives us a great opportunity to be together.
And, now - more photos of Artists at Work:
Bette Lu Bentley-Layne's Acrylic Demonstration
Alvin Glen's Mixed Media Demonstration
Scott Penegar - Spontaneous Demonstration
Artists at Play:
Yes, the Artists have been entertaining the crowds and each other with the
2011 Piccolo Spoleto Olympics.
but all refused to have their photos taken out of concern that others
might study and steal winning techniques.
And finally, Artists being Watched:
Hawk or Osprey?
In any event, the hawk (or osprey) provided the High Drama in Marion Square today. Seems this big bird suddenly swoops down right by the tents at the corner of Meeting and Calhoun to grab a quick lunch, i.e. it was not a good day for that squirrel. Eyewitnesses were visibly shaken by the swift and predatory act and insisted on being interviewed away from the prying eyes of the hawk/osprey. There will be further updates on the Watcher if seen again during the show. If you are in the vicinity, it would be wise to wear a hat. and perhaps sunglasses. in case you are being Watched.
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