Yes, sometimes we left the snowy woods to walk on paved, snow-free roads where we would meet other merry travelers.
Sculptor/Painter Bunni Hurlong wasn't actually painting this imp but was doing her best to give our demanding photojournalist an "action" shot.
Woodcarver Walter Broadbent had so many examples of his intricate work on display we wondered if he actually sold any. He does, including many signs with elaborate carved letters.
Weaver Kate Threefoot does wonderful work with her two hands.
Potter Lew Aumack pieces together whimsical animals. He had just finished his new studio when we visited and it was filled with admirers. We did manage to get one photograph, even if we did have to tilt the camera.
Sculptor/Conceptual Artist Rick Rothrock had many of his carefully mounted stone carvings on display. Several of these had bowls carved into them from opposite sides so that, when the bowls met, a round hole was formed with a fine, sharp edge. Click here to see more of his work.
Oil Painter Ken Mabrey had huge canvasses which reminded us, at first, of the work of Reginald Marsh. Ken's work, however, is even looser, more dynamic, and much more colorful.
Woodworker Don Holcomb took us into his house, where he had many pieces of hand-painted furniture, birdhouses, etc. Then he showed off his studio and the works in progress.
Jealous that all the artists were getting the camera's attention, our easily-influenced photojournalist was forced to turn the camera on his fellow travelers. Clockwise, from the left, we see Ed, Cookie, Mary Anne, Liz, Barbara, Laura, and Bob.


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all of superior quality!

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It has links to each artist's website.

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