Covedale mixes it up
Fair offers a little bit of everything to reach the art
lover in each of us
CHRISTY SCHUTTE | CIN WEEKLY CONTRIBUTOR
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JUST THE FACTS (Aaron Pyne) |
With more than 40 artists from around
the Tristate, the second annual
"This
show has taken huge leaps compared to our first year," says
"Last
year we had only 15 artists, and this year we've had to make room outside,
because space inside was filled so quickly due to an overwhelming response from
local artists," Perrino adds.
The
free art fair is not only a great place for artists to showcase their work, but
it also serves as a great way for communities to become accustomed to different
types owork, says Jose Luis Nunez, one of the artists
involved. He will be selling oil paintings, reproductions, some paper prints
and giclees.
"Of
course I want people to know and see what I do and that I'm here in
Twenty-year-old
Aaron Pyne of
"I'm
hoping people will find healing and enlightenment and find interest in
astrology and meditation," Pyne says. "I
want to help people relax from a stressful environment and find love in
community, in themselves and in God - whatever form they believe in."
Local
artist Billy Tackett, 34, of Erlanger, will display a variety of work,
including a large selection of splat art, which is done on thin plywood.
"I
use acrylic paint, but I don't use any brushes. I actually just dip my hands in
the paint and splatter it on with my fingers," explains Tackett.
And
even if you're not looking for something to spice up your own space, Susan Arling, 35, of Western Hills, says she'll be selling
"decoratively painted home décor like candlesticks, trays, plaques and
flower pots that all make great gifts."
With
all the different types of art at this year's fair, Arling
says the whole event should be fascinating for everyone who attends.