No Ordinary Pussy Willow
With spring in Pennsylvania come the pussy willows, and with them plenty of good photo opportunities. A “Google Images” search shows quite a variety of photos, but I had in mind something a bit different; something more unique; maybe even something that didn’t necessarily look like a pussy willow. I decided to shoot in the studio [...]
Handmade Valentine: Something Unique For Your Sweetheart
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and I am on the lookout for that amazing idea for that someone special in my life. Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to create or give a special handmade item from yourself or a local artisan. If you are looking for fun, unique places to shop, look [...]
The Doylestown Arts Festival: A Stroll Through Historic Streets Filled With Artisans
The Doylestown Arts Festival is something I look forward to attending every year with my family. This year the festival had gorgeous weather and included many talented artisans. I strolled through the historic streets of town and admired the many handmade pieces I found along the way. The Doylestown Arts Festival is a juried festival [...]
An Arts Infused First Friday At The Banana Factory Arts Center
On the first friday of every month, South Bethlehem hosts a celebration featuring artists and galleries at the Banana Factory filled with a feast of fine art. One of the most wonderful aspects of this event is that there is always something new to discover each time you attend. Whenever I visit the Banana Factory [...]
Discover Allentown Art Works: Emerging Local Arts Scene In The Valley
Tucked away inside Fegley’s Burrito Works off of Hamilton Street in Allentown is a unique community art space devoted to showcasing and selling the work of local artistic talent. A spin off from the popular Art Mart, the Allentown Art Works provides an opportunity for highlighting the artisans living and working in the Lehigh Valley. The [...]
Handwerkplatz: The Handmade Arts At Musikfest
Once a year the Lehigh Valley is home to Musikfest, a large week-long festival of musicians, food, and artisans. This year I found myself sampling a german pastry dish known as bierocks, and treating myself to delicious apple strudel. Later on we were strolling through the tents to discover varying genres of music from rock [...]
Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts
The Arts Festival in State College is coming up soon (July 12-15). I plan on being there on one of the four days (I don’t know which one yet), not as an artist but as a visitor. If there are any readers who are exhibiting and would like to be featured in future posts, please [...]
