Ann Arbor, one of the few cities where a rainy day is still a happy day.

Driving down shiny Main St at night with the trees all a-glow.

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen being sung by a choir.

Tummy full of feast.

mmmm

To all a good night.

zzzzzzz

Day 2

Ann Arbor weather was even better today.  We arrived earlier in the evening and were able to see more artists than yesterday.



My favorite painter, Shinichi Sato, has a tent further North this year, near William St on State St.  He has at least two works on display that I would buy if I had luxury budget.  If you recall the painting I have in my dining room now, that is one I bought from him two years ago.



In the realm of $almost-five-figure oil paintings, Li Wang has the most eye-catching tent.  From afar, the paintings look detailed, with deep and vivid colors.  Up close, the strokes are so broad that it gave me the idea he works with a ten-foot paint brush.  Li Wang art.com has some smaller paintings to look at.



The glass and ceramic works of John Cheer have to be seen.  Thumbnails at Cheer Clay Studio.com to look at, but they don't really do it justice.


Last but not least, I was given the opportunity to test-sit a 2007 Saturn Sky.  2.4 L, 4-speed automatic.  5-speed manual option.  6-speed turbo option.  Sits nice and low.  No useable trunk space.  Cup holder near your shoulder.  Stereo power button sits directly behind the gear shifter, but otherwise a fun economy-class sports car.  Makes a good first impression.



Only two more days to see it all!  Who has free time this weekend?  That's right, you do! 

Day 1

Today's weather was gorgeous, the music lively, crowds dense, and artworks better than ever.  Those missing the multi-thousand art displays clogging streets in Ann Arbor for miles on end, you have three days to try to make up for lost time.  I promise you can't see it all, it isn't possible!

Here are just a few of the awe inspiring artisans I met today.



This one is so much more impressive in person.  I call it "The Kiwi Forest"  Joachim's works are very surreal and playful.  Check him out toward the West end of North University, or at his website Joachim Knill .com




Really cool glass works at this guy's tent.  I would say this photo is of one of his more conservative pieces!  Check out Mark Sudduth while you're in town, or perhaps at his studio in Cleveland.  Image from Sudduth Glass .com


Lastly, I want to mention Matthew Fine, who's multi-$k glass and granite pieces were immediately fascinating to me.  They were impressive from a distance and also from as close as I thought was safe to look at them.  His website hardly does justice, so I would recommend an in-person visit to his Ingall's Mall tent.  If You Don't Mind A Silly Flash Site

See you there in Ann Arbor


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