The Value of Community Art Showing

Talent abounds within our rural area of Grant County.   Artistic abilities shown through a painting, a sculpture, a photograph, or authoring a book, often are hidden until a venue brings attention to such creations.  One such venue was recently held in our area through an annual art show. This particular event provides artists within the community to exhibit their creations to the public. Their inspiration of heart is expressed through varied mediums and subject matter.

The Community Art Show is now in its 12th year.  I took photos of individual works displayed and wanted to share some with you today.   Because of limited space, I cannot show them all but wanted to give you, my readers, a sampling of art shown by our local artisans.  

Carrie Bellinger, Artist

Kathy Rogers, Artist

Patricia Ross, Artist

We were privileged this year to display bronze sculptures created by Hans Magden, as shown below.

This beautiful wood sculpture of a Bighorn Sheep was carved by Ken Justice.....

It was tough to choose among the beautiful creations displayed at the art show to put in my blog.  All were worthy of recognition.  These few selections highlight the manifold talents that exist in our rural community.

Join me at The Turn-Up Patch for my next posting on Monday, June 4th.  Until then, here is a quote by Julia Cameron.... "Creativity is a spiritual issue.  Any progress is made by leaps of faith, some small and some large"....

A Day in the Life of a Cat

Hi to my readers and blogger friends....

Two weeks have zipped by and I am sitting at my computer composing a blog that is already a day late from the scheduled post.  It's been a busy two weeks and I am hitting a blank wall as to what to write.  I do so admire those bloggers who write a daily blog that is always substantive and never seem to run out of material. 

Instead of something profound or informative, I have decided to share some recent photos of my cat.  Don't laugh!!  She is the furry critter that became my rescue cat and to whom this blog is named after...Turnup and thus, 'The Turn-Up Patch'.  Five years ago, when she became a part of the Clark household, she is still alive and well and is always a comfort as a valued friend.

Yes, she is a little on the lazy side or maybe she just knows how to relax.  Here is a little saying called "Busy, Busy".....
                                    It's 8 a.m. and time to nap
                                    It's 10 a.m. and time to relax
                                    It's 12 p.m. and time to doze off
                                    It's 3 p.m. and time to zonk out
                                    It's 6 p.m. and time to slumber
                                    It's 9 p.m. and time to snooze
                                    It's 12 a.m. and time to sleep
                                    It's 4 a.m. and time to jump on sleeping human friends....

Pretty typical!  Anyone who has a cat as a beloved pet understands.
 

See you in two weeks at The Turn-Up Patch on Monday, May 21st.