Rockport Art Festival 2021

As mentioned, Pam and I went to the Rockport Art Festival on Saturday. There were a lot of new participants and some we had seen the last two times we went did not return. As usual there was some really great art and some head scratchers. Since Rockport is a coastal city, a lot of the art is ocean or beach related. There was photography and paintings and jewelry and ceramics and glass and wood working and textiles and metal and and... These were the things that caught my eye this time with links to their websites if they have one. I've narrowed it down to 15 artists, 5 or 6 of whom I have showcased before.

Aly Winningham is always a winner. I bought one of her mosaics last year from her website. Unfortunately this picture is slightly out of focus but I think it still gives you a good view of her wonderful mosaics. I introduced myself to her to let her know I was the one that bought Bird In Hand, a piece she told me she liked so much she considered keeping it. I'm really glad she didn't.

There was a lot of jewelry as always, ranging from very fine to basically stringing beads. I don't usually pay much attention to the jewelers because I don't really wear any unless I go out which is rare and I'm not about to spend that kind of money on something I might wear once or twice at this point in my life but Carla Pennie McBride's work caught my eye. Not a great picture of her work either.

Mitch Landry works in metal. I especially like his pelican.

And then there was Bodega whose paintings look like he's on acid when he works. They were a little wild for me but Pam liked them.

Sidney Spencer had really wonderful scrollwork layered and painted to create his compositions. When I asked if I could take a picture he said sure, which side do you want, my left or my right. He made me laugh so I took his picture too. Later I kicked myself for not even asking how much one of his pieces is so I went on his website and contacted him and I'm going to buy the purple flower.

Lance Rath wood carver and painter these very fine birds and other animals. Unfortunately another less than great photo. No website, only email.

Donna Hoyack, another mosaic artist, works with driftwood, shells, coral, detritus from the ocean. I really liked these small, 8” x 8” compositions. Unfortunately the picture, once again, is slightly out of focus.

Ann Feldmeir also works in clay and she had these fun 'vases' for single stems of flowers.

Wendell Fuqua was showing his woodblock prints. I particularly like this technique. Each color requires its own cut woodblock.

And then of course, James Offeman, who creates these incredibly detailed and beautiful pastels. Also no website, only email. James gets two pictures because his work is just that awesome.

Barbara Francis, a ceramicist whose work I particularly like.

Tina Couet was showing these very colorful suncatchers. I bought one of the long ones in clear glass with a little bell on the bottom.

I have no name, just Naturalcy Picks. These natural stone guitar picks in thin, medium, and thick made me wish I played the guitar.

Diane Lawrence paints on silk. The lamps were kind of different, not to my taste, but I really liked the art work.

And last but not least is Larry Pile, glass artist. I really love his whimsical slumpy folded over vases.