Monthly Archives: November 2012

Art Expo this Saturday!

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Come one, come all, to the biggest and brightest gathering of local Turks and Caicos artistic talent around!  The white top tent in Turtle Cove will be bursting at the seams with beautiful handcrafted pieces perfect for holiday gift giving or displaying at home.  A small teaser from a few of the participating artists:

 LWS Designs

 Chrystel Loyer Kendrew

All images via facebook
I will have additional driftwood sculptures, a few new items I am excited to share, the usual past favorites, and even a box of half priced items ready for quick sell!

Drift No. 8 base 5″dia x 21″h

Drift No. 9 base 12″w x 6″d x 23″h

Drift No. 10 base 6.5″dia x 34″h

 Drift No. 11 base 6″dia x 30.5″h x 37″w

2012 Turks & Caicos Conch Festival

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The Turks and Caicos Conch Festival celebrated it’s 9th year in beautiful Blue Hills last Saturday. 

The crowds gather around the front stage for the conch blowing and conch knocking competitions.
 The highlight of the afternoon is always the ” ‘conch-etition’ which pits the island’s best chefs against each other in a hotly-contested tasting competition judged by a panel of experts as well as the Festival attendees. Categories include Best Conch Salad, Best Conch Chowder, Best Specialty Conch and Best in Show. ”

Micah, a friend from high school, came all the way from Austin, TX to spend Thanksgiving weekend in the Turks and Caicos and finally experience a relaxing holiday at Fleur de Lys.  She and Teresa  are pictured all smiles while enjoying the festival.

A local bartender entertains with his impressive balancing and dancing skills.

Just after sunset the We Funk Junkanoo Band took to the street party by storm.  This event lets Turks and Caicos traditions shine, be sure not to miss next 2013’s 10 year celebration, sure to be the biggest and best yet!

New Work and Artist Reception at Framing Grace Gallery

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Get your Black Friday fix at Framing Grace Gallery!  There will be a welcome reception tomorrow evening for recently arrived to Provo oil painter Charlotte Readhead in addition to new work from many resident gallery artists.  I will be debuting my first sculpture series; “Drift”:

Drift No. 4 base 6″dia x 37″h

 Drift No. 1 base 6″ dia x 21″h

Drift No. 2 base 6″dia x  27″h

 Drift No. 3 base 6″ x 29″h

Drift No. 5 base 5″dia x 16″h

Drift No. 6 base 5″dia x 20″h

Drift No. 7 base 6″ dia x 41″h

I also have a hot off the press abstract waterscape painting that will be shown for the first time in public (pictured below).  Please join us from 6-8pm for martinis, meet the artists, and holiday cheer!  The Regent Village will be aglow with holiday lights and  Flowers by Environmental Arts will have  open doors for the celebration so there will be plenty of lovely around to look at!  We hope to see you there!
Waterscape 36″w x 50″h x 3″d

UPDATE!

A few images from the evening!

Neighboring Environmental Arts Flower Shop filled with goodies and heavenly scents for the holidays.

The gallery reception was even better attended than expected, there were moments when crossing the room simply wasn’t an option!  So nice to have so many people come out in support of our local art community, the room was absolutely abuzz with conversation.

Many thanks to all my friends who came to show their support!

Congratulations to Joelle and Neil on their beautiful new space and wonderful location in the Regent Village and many thanks for hosting such a great evening at the gallery!