How Sweet the Sound

 

Imagine my delight when I arrived at Doug and Sandy Tilt's fabulous loft on Saturday morning before Art Walk commenced, and was greeted by the beautiful sounds of electric violinist Bethany Borg.  Her music was magical and the light falling on her exquisite face begged me to photograph her, over and over and over. 

100+ Strangers Challenge - Funky Lady

100+ Strangers Challenge  # 106

Linda Lindale calls her business Funky Ladies Studio... I agree!  I met her at Artwalk 2010.  Her knitted and crocheted pieces were great fun as was her jewelry.

100+ Strangers Challenge - Putting a Name With a Face

Stranger #105

Last November you might remember that my friend Bill and I took a little field trip to Joe Minter's house. That day I boldly marched up to Joe's front door and knocked. Nobody was home, but I got Bill out of his big white truck and we prowled all around Joe's African Village. It was amazing.

Fast foward to last Saturday's Art Walk 2010 downtown. I found some amazing artwork made from found objects and just guess who the artist was? Yes, Joe Minter. I introduced myself and told him I knew who he was and had been all over his yard. ( I also thanked him for not having us both arrested for trespassing!!!) He was delighted. I was so mesmerized by what he shared about his art, and what led him to create it, that I forgot to ask about the stick in his hand. I'm going to call it Joe's "Talking Stick". Joe Minter, Stranger # 105 , now a new friend.

A Painter's Hands

This is Java Lewis, the "Sidewalk Artist", as he advertises himself. He was assembling some of his artwork when I walked by on Friday afternoon.  He was anxious for me to take his photograph,  and I was thrilled to oblige.  I especially like this photograph of his hands - an artist's canvas. 

The Tune du Jour is "Twilight Time" by the Platters.