Well it’s not exactly live but the first day of the Red Earth Festival was a blast! It has been a long nine years since I last participated as an exhibitor so I went with no expectations, just wanted to soak in the atmosphere of wall to wall people.

The Longest Parade I’ve Never Seen…

Gabrielle and the girls, Aysia & Brianna, were part of the celebrity lineup in the parade that jump-started the Festival. I had it all planned out, drop off the family at 9 am and run a couple of errands before the 11 o’clock official opening of the exhibit area. Everything was going smoothly until I returned to the Cox Convention Center, and then I found out I couldn’t get into the building…all the streets were blocked off. So I drove around until the parade ended (about 11:30) but the streets remained blocked off for at least 30 more minutes which meant I didn’t actually make it to my booth until after 12 noon.

“How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You…”

A host of new artists that I’m meeting for the first time are gracing the festival but the sea of familiar faces are warming my heart to no end. It is so wonderful to see some of those beautiful smiles, shaking hands, embracing warm hugs, and even stealing a few kisses has made this “apple pie” an ala mode. I cannot even begin to list some of those people (I wouldn’t be able to finish this blog in time to attend the rest of the festival). Come on out and see for your self! Don’t forget to print your Padilla of San Felipe coupon for a free print at Red Earth (see us at booth # 816).

A Live Demonstration:

Saturday will tend to be the busiest day at the festival but I always enjoy allowing guests view me creating the newest piece. I have prepared to paint, construct and finish a 4’x6’ panel with added pieces by Sunday afternoon. They may think I may be doing it for their pleasure but actually I’m working on a piece for the Art In Living Art Walk at Tahlequah next weekend. Hint: I’ll be displaying my artwork at the Iguana Café, 500 N. Muskogee Ave, come for a nice repast and conversation with a delicious ambience setting.
We’ll See You at Red Earth, Booth # 816

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