Luminary Art Nights

We had another weather-perfect Spring weekend.  And we were busy busy busy.  

Of course, the highlight of the weekend was the Luminary Art Nights.  

And it was even better because our “part-time” neighbors Bill and Ellen (whose family have had a place right around the corner on our canal for over 40 years)  surprised us with a text that they were relaxing in Old Homosassa for the weekend and ‘were we going to the Luminary Art Night?’  

And you know the answer to that was YES!

Six galleries participated in the Luminary Art Nights this past weekend.  I didn’t get to cover some of the galleries in my posts last week so I’m featuring photos from the other three places that I snapped at Saturday night’s festivities.

We started out at Watson’s Art Gallery and Studio and were greeted by Gil and Wendy Watson’s three sons and a roaring bonfire.  Wonderful pieces created by local artists were displayed outside and covered all the interior walls plus several tables.

Next up was the Olde Mill House Gallery where Jim “Bo” Anderson, owner, entertained us with witty commentary and printing press demonstrations.   

Printing Press
Jim “Bo” Anderson demonstrating the printing press…..
Jim "Bo" Anderson
and explaining what the real definition of a Florida Cracker is! And how many people know that the Cracker name came from the crack of the whip used to drive cattle? 
Olde Mill HOuse Gallery & CAfe
Terry and I thought this was very cool. Think it would look great on one of our walls but I doubt if Bo would part with it!

Bo showed Ellen and I how to make thank you cards.

Printing Press

Printing Press

Olde Mill House Gallery & Cafe
Ellen’s new thank you card. Bo even had envelopes for us!
notecards from Olde Mill House Gallery & Cafe
Bo made the one on the left on the big printing press, I made the one on the right with the little press.

We stopped in at Riverworks to check out Kevin Jenkins’s copper sculptures and driftwood furniture by Mark Arnett.

Riverworks

Riverworks

Riverworks

Next up was River Safaris & Coyote Cafe.

Coyote Cafe

Coyote Cafe
Terry thought this guy looked like Maggie.

Our last stops were the Glass Garage where Ellen and Bill purchased some beautiful glass jewelry and I met the artists Louise Whitney and Lori Lenoir and then on to The Pepper Creek Pottery.  We ended our evening with a delicious dinner at the Seagrass.  

The evening was wonderful and the traffic of incoming visitors to the galleries was non-stop. Such a great event. I especially love that all of the owners and artists are locals and have made an investment in our community.

Next up–Shrimpaplooza on Saturday.  Parade at 10 am!  Be there! 

Pepper Creek Pottery in Old Homosassa

Pepper Creek Pottery
Pepper Creek Pottery

I’m continuing my tour of some of the art galleries taking part in the Luminary Art Nights for the rest of the week.

Today the spotlight is on Pepper Creek Pottery.

I made a quick stop at the shop and met Martha Ann Brunsink and Angela Davis, the two potters that work out of the Pepper Creek Pottery location.  Three other potters work from their homes.

Front Porch
Love the front porch, it looks so inviting!
Martha Ann Brunsink
Martha Ann Brunsink holding one of her unique creations.
Angela Davis, Potter
Angela Davis holding one of her pots from a series she created with the traditional method used by the Ancient Florida Indians.  Hand coiled with local additives such as clay that she collected from the Withlacochee River.

More snaps of art available at Pepper Creek Pottery.

Pepper Creek Pottery in Old Homosassa

Pepper Creek Pottery in Old Homosassa

 Pepper Creek Pottery in Old Homosassa

Butterflies
These would look great in a little girl’s bedroom.
Mermaid
Everyone Loves Mermaids!

Pepper Creek Pottery in Old Homosassa

Pepper Creek Pottery in Old Homosassa

Pepper Creek Pottery in Old Homosassa

My photos are just a small sample of all of the beautiful pottery available at Pepper Creek Pottery.  Their email is peppercreekpots@hotmail.com and they have a facebook page.

More tomorrow!

Watsons Art Gallery in Old Homosassa

Since the 15th Annual Luminary Art Nights is this weekend in Old Homosassa, I thought I’d spotlight one of the participating Art Galleries.

Gil Watson
Gil Watson at work!

Watson Art Gallery and Studio features local artists.  Stop by on Friday or Saturday evening to meet a few!

birdhouse

Work in Progress
Work in Progress

Mermaidmanatee stained glassfishbenchMarch 6th and 7th from 5 – 9 pm.  See you there!