Today, Sunday is the last day of the Art Fair. Visiting it yesterday proved to be enjoyable and informative. The VENUE was the perfect place to have it. Some venders were under the pecan trees which gave lots of shade. Other venders were inside the main building which was air conditioned. Even in the hot sun, it was enjoyable inside or outside.
There was special music, special rides, and lots of food to purchase. This was not your typical art fair. It was well done and set the standard for Art Fairs to come. The Vendors said it was one of the best they had been to this year. The shoppers said they liked the location and that it was much better than the hot park where no breeze was available.
The quality of art was very good. Whether it was landscape, contemporary, pottery, wood, ceramic, etc. it was "pleasing to the eye" and well done. Much of the jewelry was hand made and beautiful. Some of the paintings were "breath-taking;" others took one back to another time in history; still others sketched a picture in the mind that will not be forgotten.
Do not miss the opportunity to see this Art Fair. It is worth your time.
Here are pictures of some of the artist:
In business for about three years, she makes her own jewelry. One of several jewelers at the fair that make beautiful jewelry.
Mark Persyn, Marble Falls, was doing some extra work on a painting purchased by one of Saturday's shoppers. The painting on stand was one he was painting while selling. His art was absolutely beautiful.
Jerald and Molly Peterson, Watercolor Barn, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, displayed art that captured one's mind and heart. Jerald, the artist, had painted monasteries in the southwest. One might think that this art is not very exciting -- not so. When one sees it, the images live in the mind.
Meet Orval, the hat man, of Nanny's Best. He sells the most comfortable straw hats. However, they appear to be straw but they are not. They are made from Palm leaves. You pick out the hat and he fits it to your head perfectly by dipping it into water. And, it stays. He will also explain to you how it works like a thermometer. Take time for this vendor.
6'6" tall with a hat that is 2 feet tall, this is Adam Yauk, Chef for the last 21 years. From Temple, he makes gourmet salsa called Chef Flaco's Salasa. And, his friend makes some of the best smelling soaps.
Every vendor has a story about their business -- how they started it; where they have been; and what makes it special. If there is a story about America, the land of opportunity and dreams, this is it. It would make a great book.
This is the last day of the art show. Please take the time to visit. Most of all, talk to the vendors and greet the shoppers. Many had never been to Salado before. Many of the vendors had not heard of Christmas in October or the December Stroll.
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