An Evening of Art...
What more could you ask for?!
Tonight, a few of us brainiomaniacs went on a field trip to Covington KY for their monthly Gallery Hop. This happens on the first Fri of every month if you happen to be in the area and art is your thing. For more info, you can visit www.nkyarthop.com.
We had a ball! So many different galleries and so many different artist and styles. One of my favorites was the photography of Ron Durham. He had some amazing scenic views, but more important than the subject was the warmth that he conveyed. If I were to try to explain his work in terms that most people would recognize, I would have to say that it's Ansel Adams with depth. While anyone is able to take a picture of something beautiful, it takes a special person to be able to show you exactly what they are feeling while taking that picture. Ron Durham is one of those gifted people.
One of those ungifted people had a shop a few doors down from him. Usually, I'm not the type of person who would say anything bad about an artist (we all see the world differently and who is anyone to discredit someone elses vision?) But, this guy was really bad! He did have a couple of decent paintings, but most looked as though he just threw some paint on a canvass in the shape of whatever. I didn't even bother to get his name, and that's unusual for me.
Another favorite was a little Gothic shop. They were more along the lines of handmade jewelry and trinkets, and were no less impressive! They even had a suit of armor which, of course, I had to try on the helmet. Found out that those things are really not as comfortable as they look. Ouch!
With maybe one or two exceptions, most of the galleries and stores had some great art! Even the coffee shop (Scribbles) had some cool paintings up. And although most of it was fairly expensive (no starving artist here,) there were a few affordable pieces. Even if you're not looking to buy, I would suggest checking this event out. You will have fun!
Tonight, a few of us brainiomaniacs went on a field trip to Covington KY for their monthly Gallery Hop. This happens on the first Fri of every month if you happen to be in the area and art is your thing. For more info, you can visit www.nkyarthop.com.
We had a ball! So many different galleries and so many different artist and styles. One of my favorites was the photography of Ron Durham. He had some amazing scenic views, but more important than the subject was the warmth that he conveyed. If I were to try to explain his work in terms that most people would recognize, I would have to say that it's Ansel Adams with depth. While anyone is able to take a picture of something beautiful, it takes a special person to be able to show you exactly what they are feeling while taking that picture. Ron Durham is one of those gifted people.
One of those ungifted people had a shop a few doors down from him. Usually, I'm not the type of person who would say anything bad about an artist (we all see the world differently and who is anyone to discredit someone elses vision?) But, this guy was really bad! He did have a couple of decent paintings, but most looked as though he just threw some paint on a canvass in the shape of whatever. I didn't even bother to get his name, and that's unusual for me.
Another favorite was a little Gothic shop. They were more along the lines of handmade jewelry and trinkets, and were no less impressive! They even had a suit of armor which, of course, I had to try on the helmet. Found out that those things are really not as comfortable as they look. Ouch!
With maybe one or two exceptions, most of the galleries and stores had some great art! Even the coffee shop (Scribbles) had some cool paintings up. And although most of it was fairly expensive (no starving artist here,) there were a few affordable pieces. Even if you're not looking to buy, I would suggest checking this event out. You will have fun!
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