Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Highlights from TBAI – Part 2 (no quiz?)

I promised I would share photos of bears, so bears it shall be. I did not go around the entire showroom and take photos of each artist table this time. I took a few snapshots of various bears that I thought offered a glimpse into what you might see if you were there. This is by no means comprehensive because there was some fabulous work that I didn’t photograph. It all goes by so fast. I honestly don’t know how shoppers make up their minds!

I thought a good place to start would be with this little lady that could be found in the gallery on Friday evening.  My mom would have loved this one I think.

This is Art Rogers table – full of unique and creative critters.

This bear was made by Judith Eppolito for the gallery and it won 3rd place in the 8” and under category!  Terrific!

This fellow was on Sharon Barron’s table.  Sharon came all the way from California for the show.

Elanor Andrews who came in from the UK for TBAI made this magical mouse .

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This is Elanor’s gallery piece:  First Day at Hogwarts.  I wonder which house this little bear was sorted to with all his school things?

This is Carolyn Jacobsen’s gallery piece.  It was wonderful to see Carolyn again.  Such a lovely person and I would have loved to have taken this home with me.  I loved these little bears.  I love swings.  What better combination could there be for me?  Her husband made the swing sets. The details in them were amazing too.

Capt’n Rpn and Kristy Northman created this patriotic duo for the gallery.

This is Sue VanNattan’s table.  Do bears take on the character of their creators?  If so, Sue’s sweetness comes through in the faces of her bears.

Oops!  Not a bear!  How did this fellow slip into this post.  And look at that guy peering at him from behind.  There’s a story there I’m sure.

As long as I’m deviating from the topic, check out the wonderful face on this red panda.  He (or she) resides at Ross Park Zoo where we had our picnic.

Oh, and this isn’t a bear either.  I know.  Surprise.  Surprise.  It’s a golden lion tamarin.  When I went to TBAI the first time, these fellows had just arrived if I remember correctly.

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That’s it! Another TBAI year up and gone. And no quiz with this post either. Now it’s time to get back with the program. Of course, I have to figure out what the program is first. What kind of diversions are you up to? Something interesting, I hope. Do tell.

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12 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness, such wonderful creations! I think the real red panda and the tamarin are my favorites, though! ;o) Thanks so much for sharing, Ginger. Hugs, Janice

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    1. Hi Janice,

      You are welcome! I always enjoy seeing photos of shows that I cannot attend. It gives me a chance to get an inkling of what it might have been like.

      I like the red panda and tamarin too!

      ~ginger

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  2. My program for today was cutting back a creeper. It was 9deg. and raining and blowing a gale. It was the only day my daughter could help me, so we did it. Plus fix a door. Not much bear work done today.
    Hugs.

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    1. Hi Kays Kids,

      Aren't you one for adventure? Trimming creepers during a gale - that must have been some creeper! And now a "handyman" too! I am not surprised by your diverse talents.

      The bears will be patient I'm sure and be happy for your return when you do.

      Thanks for stopping by!
      ~ginger

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  3. Wonderful creations. Love the real furry's, the Red Panda and the Tamarin. (Precious)

    Hugs ♥

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    1. Hi The Bear's Blog,

      I'm glad you enjoyed them!

      Thanks,
      ~ginger

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  4. All creatures great and small there! Looks like loads of fun, we're jealous of the picnic with the pandas...

    Hugs

    Jack and The Clan

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    1. Hi Jack and The Clan,

      Yes, absolutely - great and small and...ferocious and timid. You'd all love it!

      ~ginger

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  5. The bears, mouse, and swing set are all adorable, but I must agree with Janice - I love the red panda the most!! Diversions? I got my wisdom teeth out yesterday, and so I don't have much going on right now. LOL :)

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    1. Hi Kay Joy,

      Yes, that red panda was really cute and active. It was quite a feat to capture his face. He was always moving. But oh so fun to watch.

      Oh my dear. I feel for you. I think you do need a diversion - maybe a good ol' movie or book if the meds don't make you sleepy!

      Hang in there1 We wish you a speedy recovery.

      ~ginger

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  6. Hi Ginger,
    Thanks again for enabling us to share your pleasure of being at TBAI. Re your comment about swings - I love them too, and being a devotee of the old wooden plank seat, I bemoan the changes in seat styles of recent times. Ah, the joy of soaring high into the sky, eyes closed, feeling the thrill of danger and subsequent relief as the swing returned me safely to planet earth, only to be transported heavenward again! Bring back the wooden seat, I cry!
    Hugs,
    Kayzy

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    1. Hi Kayzy,

      You are most welcome. Ah - a fellow swing lover. Yea for swings! It is a simple yet thrilling pleasure isn't it? One of my favorite things to do as a kid - and now an older one who still loves them. Perhaps we'll enjoy the wooden seats of a swing set together one day. Wouldn't that be an adventure?!

      Thanks,
      ~ginger

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