The Claire Burns art show was today and I must say it was a rousing success. Considering the fact that the show was advertised for the wrong day, it was amazing how many people came out. Remember that I am an amateur photog, so the pictures are not that great. The sad thing is the best photo is one I did not even take.

 The event took place at a place called Poet’s in Cookeville, Tennessee. That’s about an hour and a quarter outside of Nashville. Poet’s is a coffeehouse slash Bookstore. A lot of the Tennessee Technological University students frequent the place, thus the yellow TTU poster in the front window. The one girl in the front window was looking outside until I pulled out my trusty camera. Can anyone say, “Witness Protection Program”? Walking in, you could feel the small-town quaintness and smell the eye opening scent of fresh brewed coffee.

Here is a picture of Claire and myself.  You can see some of her work there in the background. Some has already sold, but there are still paintings available for purchase. You can see them on her site. If you see anything you like, email her at claire@claireburns.com.  Claire was brimming over with redheaded ebullience and artistic brio. Today was her day and I’m glad things went so well.

Below is a fuzzy picture of Bryan C. Adams, the other artist on display. Further down are examples of some of his work. Bryan is a friendly chap with a talent that equals but does not imitate that of Claire’s.

I forgot to write down the name of these pieces, but this will give you an idea of Bryan’s vision. If you see something you like, you can reach him at bcadams29@comcast.net.

  

 

A long day of driving and mingling, although riding with the right people can make a drive that much more enjoyable (which it did). And mingling with the right crowd can make an event that much more memorable (which it did).