
We only made it to 3 of the buildings this year ( I think it might be impossible to see all the studio's in one weekend.)
Friday night we hit The Northrup King Building , built 1971.
It seems like there were hundreds of studios there , some had many artists to a studio, each studio a work of art in it's own right. Next year I will take my camera to photo the studios as well as the art ,if I can remember. I have a tendency to forget such practical things as a camera when I'm about to indulge in the pleasure of viewing art!
So much incredible work, it was difficult to choose a few to put in this post. Angela Kallsen was a great inspiration for me with her en caustic paintings, so beautiful and fascinating. To me good art is something that either has a strong statement or is something you enjoy looking at and never try of looking at. I could look at Angela's work everyday forever.
I limited myself this year to painters and print makers studio's due to lack of time. It allowed me to linger longer at the work I enjoyed the most like Megan Moore's simple yet powerful images.
Saturday was spent at the Free Arts table at the National Watercolor Society show and sale Art on a Line
which is a separate event from the Art A Whirl. Another annual treasure for art lovers, with many artists showing and selling their work ( very reasonably priced, if you like giving handmade cards and art as gifts this is the place to be) along with numerous demonstrations over the weekend. Really I wanted to attend them all, what an education...why are these two events on the same weekend?
I bought this lovely watercolor signed L. Hoppe.
Sunday, despite the rain, we made it to the Casket Art building ( built 1887 ) and the Carriage Building (built 1904) . If you love old buildings you have to see these!
While you are there you must stop at the Ink Orchard studio, Artist Kendra Baillie has a way with Ink and color. Her work is delightfully displayed not only in print but also on lamps, bags and cards. . I will guarantee you will not leave with out a purchase!

If you missed the weekend a lot of the Artists have an open studio day during the month, just check the NEMAA website
Looks awesome, next year I must join you on this!
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