Round Robin Photo Challenge - Art in the Park
When my memory chips are blinking I sometimes remember to play the Round Robin Photo Challenge. The inspiration today?Public Art.
Every town across America has something artsy about it. Most cities have a public art program, although it may take a little bit of research to find where all the displays are located. My idea is to seek out the artsy side of the towns we live in or near, post the photo or photos and maybe write a short description of the art and the artist. If there is currently no display of Public Art in your area, then show us how your town decorates to invite visitors to your area. Banners, Welcome signs, etc
Every town across America has something artsy about it. Most cities have a public art program, although it may take a little bit of research to find where all the displays are located. My idea is to seek out the artsy side of the towns we live in or near, post the photo or photos and maybe write a short description of the art and the artist. If there is currently no display of Public Art in your area, then show us how your town decorates to invite visitors to your area. Banners, Welcome signs, etc
Now, our town has art every where you look. There is creativity on each corner in our beautiful little downtown.
This piece, however, happens to live in the park that is only a few blocks from my house.
This picture was taken two years ago when Curlymop was two. Her mommy (our daughter) was enjoying the moment too.
The artist must be pleased when his imagination enchants and educates the little ones. Hands on works like this teaches them that art can be fun.
Tour the Round Robin art show HERE.
This piece, however, happens to live in the park that is only a few blocks from my house.
"Large Covered Wagon" by Tom Otterness
There really is a cartoon quality to this sculpture that delights adults as well as children. Everyone loves to sit with the pipe smoking pioneer woman or ride on the back of the gigantic bull pulling the wagon.
This picture was taken two years ago when Curlymop was two. Her mommy (our daughter) was enjoying the moment too.The artist must be pleased when his imagination enchants and educates the little ones. Hands on works like this teaches them that art can be fun.
Tour the Round Robin art show HERE.
Comments
Your daughter and granddaughter are beautiful. Great works of art, too!
Looks like a fun place for adults and kids, alike !
Thanks for identifying the Angel's Trumpet ! Yes, that's EXACTLY what it is.
You are now my OFFICICIAL Bird and Flower identifier !
Neat! What a cute whimsical piece! :) I love art that draws children in and that they can relate to. It's their first venture into the possibilities of creativity. WONDERFUL!
Carly :)
If you have time take a look at the pigs I showed pictures of yesterday.
http://www.tomotterness.net/exhibitions_kansas.html
There was another one of his works on display at the Wichita Art Museum for a long time. It was a huge table with all kinds of tiny figures all over it. You could look at those things for hours.
http://www.tomotterness.net/exhibitions_moma.html
And did you know that Tom Otterness was born in Wichita, Kansas? I didn't until just now.
Isn't that just darling!!
Great entry.
Thanks for sharing.
TJ
http://tjphotoexpressions.blogspot.com/2008/08/artseylocal-my-town.html
I played too :)
This is so cute and whimsical :)
Love the picture of your daughter and granddaughter enjoying it!
xo
;-)
Love,
Sue
That so reminds me of a cartoon character but it's too far back in my memory to summon it up accurately. Kind of an hour glass black and white character. Maybe some Katzen somethings? But were they black and white? Mickey Mouse Song features with that clarabelle cow? Something.
Gosh. Now it's bugging me.
I need some of those memory chips you mentioned.