Anne at Art Festival, 12th Year

posted July 12th, 2023 by

Once again Anne is holding forth at the prestigious Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach, California. She is among 120 fine artists of all kinds: painters, jewelers, ceramicists, photographers, and only a few printmakers, of which she is one. Many, many artists vie to be juried in. It is a tribute to her that she has been showing there for 12 years.

A candid of Anne as she prepares for the arrival of guests on opening night, July 2. Note her press, here just a prop to help people understand that, while her pieces are called “prints,” it’s because they are made on a hand press.  Each is one of a kind and there are no reproductions. Her work is completely unique, including among fellow printmakers.

This year Anne received the extraordinary honor of having two of her monoprints selected to be outdoor advertising for the Festival of Arts. These “banners” hang at the entrance and are viewable to all passing traffic on the well traveled Laguna Canyon Road.

Two events are featured simultaneously at the beautiful venue, the Festival of Arts and the famous Pageant of the Masters, a nightly show of live tableaus of art with narration and orchestra. Always great.

Here she is with daughter Allison, also an artist.

Conversing with interested guests is one of the joys of exhibiting. Happily Anne saw the sale of six pieces the first week. That has never happened. Who knows what it bodes? Either way, she’s grateful, as am I. The show will run until September 1. Anne is generally there nightly except Tuesdays.

Note the red dot on the middle piece, meaning it’s sold. It’s the same as reproduced large for the outdoor display.

 

16 Comments

  1. Hyatt Moore IV Jul 12, 2023
    7:58 am

    Way to go Mom!

  2. David Foster Jul 12, 2023
    9:23 am

    Yahoo!!! Congratulations Anne! Our best to you both from NC!

  3. William Havlicek Jul 12, 2023
    9:47 am

    Blessing Anne and congratulations!

  4. Ken Harris Jul 12, 2023
    10:09 am

    Way to go Anne! I like the eucalyptus leaves motif!

  5. LAURA PEDERSEN Jul 12, 2023
    11:12 am

    Congratulations, Anne. You are truly Blessed!!!

  6. Billie Taylor Jul 12, 2023
    12:17 pm

    Hi Anne,

    We have been following you all these years and have been to your home
    showings. We wanted to Congratulate you for being in the Art Festival
    in Laguna Beach. How prestigious!!

    Your work has matured and is very lovely, showing so much depth
    and blend of colors.

    What an achievement!

    We have had 2 family members in the Festival and our bookkeeper.
    So we are familiar with the quality of the art.

    Take care,
    Billie and Bill Taylor (from so many years ago)

  7. Mel Rice Jul 12, 2023
    12:36 pm

    Congratulations! A well deserved honor.

  8. Lynn Ray Jul 12, 2023
    12:42 pm

    Your work continues to be of the highest standard, always evolving and beautiful. Congratulations!

  9. Linda Royster Cook Jul 12, 2023
    2:45 pm

    Congratulation, Anne, on having your beautiful work on the posters and flags. This honor is well deserved. I’m one of your biggest fans. Hope to see you at the show.

  10. Judith Gibbons Jul 12, 2023
    4:22 pm

    Fine art from an artist of integrity. I appreciate your devotion to the arts and particularly to the Fine Arts.
    May you continue in your endeavors.
    Blessings from Oregon…

  11. Joan Kenney Jul 12, 2023
    5:24 pm

    Hello & Congratulations,
    From your 1st generation (ol’) friends; Joan & Peter Kenney.
    Your larger presence will be to our advantage these years as we
    have our annual visits until we are again more mobile.
    Your artwork is perfect to be represented this 2023 year of the
    Festival of Arts Laguna Beach !
    Joan & Peter Kenney

  12. Sophia Beccue Jul 12, 2023
    5:25 pm

    Given her physical condition, I am so glad that she is able to continue with this show this year and be present for the viewers. Congratulations for the 12th time.

  13. Franziska Moser Jul 12, 2023
    8:17 pm

    Gorgeous. I love your work. Wish I could visit the exposition and see the originals.

  14. Mabel Pittman Jul 12, 2023
    9:15 pm

    Praising the Lord for your wonderful gift…and the reward for your beautiful art already!!! WOW! Always makes me wish I could be there and SEE you and your work in person….. I do continue to be your “Prayer Momma,” and (perhaps unjustifiably) claim partial credit for the blessings and success you enjoy!

  15. Christy Howard Jul 13, 2023
    7:55 am

    Praise be to God!!! What a blessing you are to so many through your sweet presence and your beautiful art, Anne!!! Congratulations on not only being chosen to have your art selected for the banners outside the festival but also selling 6 pieces in the 1st week! How wonderful!

  16. Paul Carden Jul 13, 2023
    4:20 pm

    How terrific!