Public Art

This sculpture in Fort Pierce, FL was constructed on the site from recycled metal brought in by members of the community.  The top structure acts as a vane, turning in the wind.  On the front of the vane is a propeller which powers a battery that runs lights to light up the globe.  On the top of the vane are solar powered lights which also light the sculpture.  The words on either side say FT PIERCE FL.  The sculpture was built in one weekend as part of the Green event that was held by A. E. Backus Museum. The artist is Patrick Cochran.

Wow! What a nap!!

So sorry about the huge gap in posts!  I took a nap on a rainy afternoon

and woke up the day before Easter!!  

Not really but it sounds better than the lazy truth.

Look for a fresh post in the next day or two and thanks for saving my place!

Last Vestiges Of Christmas

Dancing Stars
Star ornaments made by The GAGA Girls (myself and Anita Prentice)
Nestled among my Mexican collection.

My Favorite Christmas Mugs
I purchased these lovely mugs over 30 years ago
and look forward to using and displaying them every year.
Seems like I bought them yesterday. Time flies!

Holiday Fruit Basket
This wire basket is from a series created by Fort Pierce
artist Anita Prentice. Not only is it fabulous filled with fruit
on the counter, it also looks unbelievable displayed on
the wall as the art object it is.

In the next few days, these items will all be put away until next year, except for the Anita Prentice basket which will keep its job of corralling the fruit.

New Sculpture From The Studio

Suddenly Gaynell Spies Her Magic Beans!

Suddenly Gaynell Spies Her Magic Beans!

(side view)

Verlene Stands Day Dreaming, Unaware Of The Magic Beans At Her Feet

Verlene Stands Day Dreaming, Unaware Of The Magic Beans At Her Feet
(Side View)

Trixie and Bubba

Bubba Leads The Unwitting Possum Down The Garden Path

Christmas Tradition

Going to the beach on Christmas day. We may not have snow, but I wouldn't trade this for snow any Christmas Day.

Sunset On The Roof

I've always enjoyed being up high above things. When I build my dream house, it will be on stilts. This particular sunset from our rooftop was spectacular.


The "alpenglow" on the plants to the east of the roof was dramatic.

From The Beach

Jeter Wayne


Beach House Minnie

Driftwood art is like sailing. Something given to you freely turns into energy which in turn moves you forward.

Art Trail Studio Tour

The Vero Beach Art Club Art Trails studio tour was a huge success at my studio. I'm assuming every studio had the same experience. We had lots of visitors and amazing comments. I've placed photos of the studio all decked out for the day. This post wouldn't be complete without a heartfelt thanks to my five Artcateers who helped me pull this all together: Donna, Marie, Linda, Anita and Becca You gals rock! And thanks to my son, Tom, too, for his help and cooperation.

Art Trail

Art Trail is an artists' studio tour in Vero Beach, Florida presented by the Vero Beach Art Club. The proceeds benefit the scholarship fund. The date is Saturday, December 13, 2008.

I have the privilege of being one of the 10 artists this year. My only regret is that I won't be able to see the studios of the other 9 artists. Tickets can be purchased from me and from the Art Club at the Vero Beach Museum. For more information, click here.

This is also a great opportunity to pick up unusual and creative gifts for Christmas.

Art Story Of The Week

"Trixie And Bubba Frolic"
GiNNY PiECH STREET ©07

Trixie and Bubba always frolicked and played on the bright summer day. The islands were full of wonderment and everyday some small new thing was discovered.

Trixie likes bugs.

Tom Street ©2007

Art Story of the Week

"In The Soup With Jeter Wayne"
GiNNY PiECH STREET ©07

Jeter Wayne always swims like he is going somewhere important. Don't ask him where he's heading though, or you'll be in for an hour long talk about some extraordinary lighthouse where the feast is bountiful and the fishermen are stupid.

Tom Street ©2007

A New Weekly Event!

Starting today and appearing on Monday hereafter each week, I'll be offering a piece of art with a very short story attached to it. The author of the story is my son, Tom.

Cup Half Full

Late Night In The Studio

Do You Bamboo Workshop At Heathcote Botanical Gardens in Fort Pierce, Florida

Sue picks out a paint color.

Colleen finishes one of her masterpieces.

Cecilia and Aidan collaborate.

Anita Prentice touches up a piece of "pvc bamboo".

Fellow artist and business partner Anita Prentice and I held a workshop at Heathcote Botanical Gardens. Participants painted pvc pipe as part of an art installation in the bamboo garden. Photos of the installation will follow soon. This workshop was a great opportunity to study color, to dismiss fears about creativity and making mistakes and to be a part of a larger art installation.