[ Meet the Artists and Artisans ]
SEPT. 5-6-7 MYSTIC, CT. MEET THE ARTISTS AND ARTISANS 36th LABOR
DAY WEEKEND SHOW AT OLDE MISTICK VILLAGE ORCHARD I-95 EXIT 90
FREE ADMISSION, RAIN OR SHINE, SAT & SUN SEPTEMBER 10-6 MONDAY 10-4
Sixty juried exhibitors from Maine
to Florida chosen for their individual and original work will
discuss,
demonstrate, sell their fine art and handcrafts to the public. A favorite
select show, the
exhibitors from CT. include: Steven Ray- Vanishing CT. weathered barns in all seasons, the high-
lighting and play of sunlight on peaceful fields, accurately rendered in acrylic paints on masonite;
Carl Richards-Paints large expressionistic canvases with musical themes and “The Eternal Instant”;
Beverly Branch-Paints youth at play on the beach, in a fluid painterly style with oils to reflect fond,
distant memories of childhood; Bruce Dumas-Acrylic images of the local coastlines, concentrating
on the harbors, fishing boats, majestic sails, wild life, and landscapes; Denise morris Curt-Limnings
on silenced violins, cellos, and bass painted with jewel/mineral particles in medieval techniques;
Dennis Baccheschi-Water color and conte` pencil portraits; Paige Miglio-illustrator, boat, family,
childrens portraiture; Matthew Roe-Abstract, contemporary acrylic paintings and prints; Karen
&Alecks Lojko- mosaic demonstration, garden stepping stones; Anna Liss –Jewelry demo of clay
Victorian and Art Nouveau styles; Cathy McLaine-Kiln formed sterling and gem stone art to wear;
Lori Neumann-Painting on site, her beloved farm animals or your pets; Sheng Zhu Bernardin-
dyes indigo and blue grass for her hand made fabric spreads, table covers, and bags; Fire Witch
Pottery-imaginative feather and gem incrusted salt ware; Ann Grillo-clay functional kitchen ware;
Author
James Dongweck signs his beautifully illustrated “The Dragon Cant”
& “The Uncrossable
Canyon”; Fred Neff signs his Calvin and Dad series ;
RI - favorites=Greg Stones-Realistic, miniature watercolors which arrest the
viewers attention
with his artistic skill, incredible wit and humor; Eric Sturtevant- Childrens illustrations in water
color and ink ; Mike Iacona-Three dimensional inlaid wood wall hangings; Charles Hull-Digital
photos on canvas, of luscious fruit and vegetables, historic landmarks and spectacular scenics;
Cindy Gabriel-weaves metal into chain mail vests, and “fidget” toys and jewelry; Melanie Schuetz-
hand forges noble metals combined with gem stones for her enchanted lotus jewelry; Cathy
Johansen-paints acrylic garden scenes, and landscapes; Debbie Lindsley –uses marine life as her
whimsical subjects for her garden rocks, painting fanciful fish and lobsters upon them.
NY - Zu Sheng Yu-A museum artist presenting his highly realistic
oversized still life canvases,
which amaze the viewer with their perfection; Domenico Belli-Torch cut, welded-recycled objects,
garden and interior sculpture to intrigue and amuse; Ricardo Marlis- Mixed media combinations
to showcase world celebrities, musicians, and little known realms; Maine’s –John Burr chooses
reverse painting on glass to use brilliant colors in a contemporary stylization; NH-Dana Brown
returns with his traditional, realistic oil landscapes of New England and its magnetic charm;
MA - Michael McCarthy-carves his wooden seabirds from start to finish in front
of the
Corn Crib for three days, amazing all that witness a block of wood turning to sculpture;
Fran Henderson paints at the show using oils for her murals, coastal and island villages, round
floral canvases; Kenneth Lindgren-Huge Burl Bowls and unusual sculptures designed and
turned by him, Ken will explain the many exotic and native woods he selects for his display booth;
FL - Barry Howe –“The Stadium Guy” Photos of national sports
stadiums in America; Jill
Mulry-
Digital Botanical photos of Floridian gardens, and her specialty “Orchid Babies”; Exhibits of
stained
glass windows, hand blown glass, gourd containers, hand made quilts, fabric
accessories too;
Info=www.meettheartistsandartisans.com
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203-874-5672