Studio Tour - the end

 The last of my studio tour features work by the metal artist Nick Berardi.  One shot I missed was Tim Burton in his framing shop.  I should have learned from Jack, HDP, about portraits and gotten a shot of my tour guide, Tim.  I do have a poster from Seville, Spain I need framed...

I do love that lamp but would have redo the whole decor in my house!

Studio Tour IV

Two more mixed media pieces by Dwain Michael Workman.  I like the lower piece with the metal frame, carved and painted wood, and the different objects.  It just provides lots to observe.

Studio Tour III

I am fond of this mixed media piece by Dwain Michael Workman.

Patio Art

Patio Art by Nick Berardi

Wednesday Doorway

I was out looking for a new restaurant on Cherry St in the Longfellow Neighborhood or also known as Hospital Hill area.  Right next to the restaurant I found this fabulous sculpture and art studio.  Usually I have my camera with me but this time I did not, so I went back the next day which ended up being quite fortunate for me.  The studio garage door was open when I went back for this photo.  Tim from Enhance Your Art studio gave me a full tour.  The metal artist of the above piece is Nick Berardi, I have many pieces to show you in the upcoming days.  Anyone out on First Friday should venture by this studio even though it is slightly off the main Crossroads tracks.

The Boxer

Across the street from the President Hotel is the Power and Light Building which I displayed here.  In one of the windows I found this terra cotta piece of art by Ben Ahlvers titled The Boxer.  He looks like he has seen better days.  Unfortunately the doors were locked and I could not venture inside.

Waste of Money - John Salvest

We have a new piece of temporary art in Penn Valley Park.  Since I drive this route to and from work each day I originally thought I would show the progress of this piece.  But I will not be displaying the progress of this piece.  As I drive by each day I realize what a waste of money this project is and wonder who is paying the bill.  This piece by John Salvest contains 105 shipping containers stacked 7 high and 15 across.  Each shipping container is carried to the park on it's own semi.  This installation started with the park's sod being pulled up and fencing put on the grounds.  The shipping containers will spell out "IOU USA".  I know the price of gas is climbing again and semi's do not get great gas mileage, then there is the crane, workers, cost of shipping containers, and then the removal of all the containers and repair of the grounds.  I think if Salvest was wanting to make a statement about the economy why is he wasting so much money.  Couldn't he have found a better way to use the money, perhaps to help those in need.

I am quite fond of art and usually do not voice my opinion on my blog but this project causes my blood to boil.