For some reason this is a popular season for art shows and studio tours. One of my favorites is the Artists of Rappahannock Fall Art Tour. We went on Saturday and started at the tour headquarters in the town of Washington.
They not only display pieces of top area artists, but they also display some impressive student art. "Open a Door to Rappahannock County" was painted by students at Belle Meade. It is made of doors painted with different murals and then hinged together.
This colorful mural by elementary school students was inspired by Chihuly's glass "Macchia", but this is made of ink-dyed coffee filters! It is called "We are each a work of art but together we make a masterpiece."
There were collages by students in the gifted and talented program at the elementary school.
There were paper quilt spirals and a large "Nautilus Shell Galaxy" from Wakefield Country Day School.
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At tour headquarters we got a map with descriptions of various galleries and home studios to visit. It was a beautiful time of year to drive the back roads of this hilly county.
Sharing with Mosaic Monday and Monday Murals.
You found great art at that fall art tour. I loved the doors and to think that young children painted those doors is amazing.
ReplyDeleteI've never considered how much coffee filters resemble Chihuly flowers, but they DO. THIS is stunning.
The Fibonacci(golden ratio) spirals are out of this world. One of my favorite designs and so well painted, too.
They were all wonderful finds, Linda. I adored each of your photos you shared in this post.
Looks like there was some nice work there - I dont go to enough of these kinds of events - I need to do something about that!!
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A lovely post of student colourful art plus your Autumnal photos. Each college or school has some dedicated art teachers and talented young artists.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely mural made with the doors. Love the coffee filter art and the spirals. Thanks for contributing Linda.
ReplyDeleteTrabalhos muito bonitos, gostei de ver e aproveito para desejar uma boa semana.
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Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
Children are so creative and sensitive to color and form. I wonder why more adults aren't artists. What happens to us?
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These are simply wonder-ful. I loved the children's art...it speaks to having good art programs in schools! And you didn't say anything about the lovely tie-dyed fabric hanging outside in the sun...another rainbow of color flying in the breeze. So glad you shared all of this with me.
ReplyDeleteThe fabric was hanging outside an artist's studio. I've seen similar displays at other artists' studios.
DeleteI love the photos of the backroads and your Fall color! Art is always a favorite of mine to view too! Beautiful mosaics!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully colourful post Linda, I love giving art exhibitions. So much talent here ✨
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful to see artwork from young students. I especially liked the painted doors.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful artwork from the students. They have lots of talent. I absolutely love those door. What a creative and great idea.
ReplyDeleteI do enjoy seeing artwork done by the students. Looks like a great show!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work!
ReplyDeleteIsn't the coffee filter flowers such a clever idea and great title. Looks a fun exhibition, I would have loved a wander round here!
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Linda - so much to enjoy in this post! Love the hinged doors, and the nautilus shells, not to mention the tie dye hanging out with the beautiful tree. Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful artwork. I enjoyed your photos. I love this type of event.
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