Origami Swans

With the untypical cool weather it had actually been some months since I've been to the Saturday Farmers Market.  As I was visiting with a friend in one booth I was commenting on the wonderful Origami Swans in the next booth.  Just as I was taking a photo the lady in the booth poked her head around the corner with a big smile.  Great candid shot!

Wall Flower

 

This medallion is on the wall of the historic Granada Apartments in Venice Florida, I don't know if the lady it may have been modeled after was herself a wall flower or not.  Regardless, as she is on a wall and wearing a flower I could not resist the pun!

Beach Side Art Class

As I was driving down by the beach I saw this art class in progress and thought it was a great photo opportunity.  It's an great opportunity for many classes  are taught for free by Madge Meyer a former art teacher for eighteen years. 

Drawing classes on Saturdays are at the pavilion close to Sharkey's Restaurant and Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays they are here in the park between Venice Beach and the Army Air Base Sign.  Paper and pencil are provided or you nay bring your own, bring a chair.  Ask Madge about the advanced drawing class as well.

Artful Steps

This colorful stairway leads to Venice West Gallery and Hand Crafted Gifts which I profiled on my local small business blog yesterday.  Linda made the mosaic stair a wonderful invitation to her gallery.  It makes you want to know whats at the top of the stairs, at least it did me.  Climb the stairs and discover what's there, you'll be glad you did!

More Hibiscus

Unlike yesterdays hibiscus I don't think cold would effect these.  This is a recent find for me, a very large mural on the back of one of the Venice Gondolier's buildings.  Most of it covers Venice history including the air base and the circus.  There is also a time-line on the sidewalk.

I will share more photos of it, but if you want to see it for yourself take Venice Ave to where it ends under the bridge on the island.  Facing the Inland waterway the Venice Gondolier's buildings are on your right.  This is on the further building, closest to the Inland Waterway bike and walking trail.

Art Festival

The 22nd annual Art Fest is happening this weekend.  It covers three blocks of Venice Ave. downtown and is well worth a visit.  I saw several new artists this year.  There is art in the form of jewelry, music, paintings, photography, sculpture and more.  Styles range from the sublime to the whimsical such as these fanciful creatures.

Centennial Park Craft Fair

Downtown Venice is really jumping this weekend. If you are in the area be sure to come to the Centennial Park Craft Fair sponsored by Venice Mainstreet. Photography, paintings, sculpture, ceramics, and more this is one of the great events downtown.

The craft fair is today and tomorrow June 20 & 21, 2009, 10am - 5pm right in the heart of downtown.