In 2005, artist Hope Hebert and Karen Daigle of River Ranch organized an art display component of Rhythms on the River, a concert series at River Ranch in Lafayette, LA. That year, only twelve artists presented their work but the outpouring of support from the community made it clear that a separate art event would be successful. A year later THE BIG EASEL was born. Each year the event grew.
In 2009, Hope Hebert asked me to become the Chair of THE BIG EASEL. I had no idea when I got involved that, because of The Big Easel, my career as an art agent and rep would grow. THE BIG EASEL became my "baby" and over the last few years, with the help of a great committee, the event has become a destination for art collectors. A juried one day only art show featuring 60 plus artists in one place, the event gives great artists and galleries a place to show their work and gain exposure to nearly a thousand people in a mere seven hours. The success of THE BIG EASEL is pretty incredible, especially in a town the size of Lafayette.
Come rain or come shine, the 2013 Big Easel will take place this Saturday, June 8th, from 9 am - 4 pm at Town Square at River Ranch in Lafayette. If you are anywhere in the state of Louisiana, THE BIG EASEL will be worth the drive for you to see work by artists from Louisiana, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and Massachusetts. From paintings to photography to ceramics to jewelry to metal to wood, all mediums and categories are covered by the some pretty incredible artists.
In this preview, I have selected pieces in the Works on Paper, Photography, Jewelry, Pottery/Porcelain, Wood, and Sculpture categories. Remember, this is only work by twelve artists which is only 20% of the number artists participating in THE BIG EASEL.
Tomorrow I will present 15 paintings on canvas and panel.
For now, enjoy these selections!
DAN SPILLER, JR.
Lafayette, LA
COASTAL MARSH 01
Pastel on Board, framed
18" x 32"
$ 2,000.00
LAURENCE YOUNG
Provincetown, MA
SEATED
Mixed Media on Paper, Matted
18" x 24"
$ 275.00
LINDA MONCLA
Lafayette, LA
THE POINT
Watercolor on Paper, framed
19.5" x 15.5"
$ 350.00
ERIC SVENDSON
Lafayette, LA
DIVING PELICAN
Photograph on Canvas
20" x 30"
$ 289.00
KERRY GRIECHEN
Lafayette, LA
CURVES & RAYS
Digital Photograph on Metallic Paper
21" x 27" framed
$ 250.00
KATHERINE PREJEAN
Lafayette, LA
EDGE OF LIFE
Fine Silver Pendant on Silver Chain
$ 175.00
JANET ULLRICH-THERIOT
Lafayette, LA
MALACHITE LEAF NECKLACE titled 'EVERLASTING' Pendant consisting of sterling silver cast of a water oak leaf with green malachite as stone setting in sterling silver. Hangs on handmade sterling silver 12gauge wire necklace. $ 150.00
ERIN GESSER
New Iberia, LA
STERLING SILVER CUFF with BLUE TOPAZ STONE
$ 275.00
SUSAN CHIQUELIN
Lafayette, LA
BABY BIRD VASE
Glazed Porcelain
7" tall
$ 30.00
JO FAULK
New Iberia, LA
BOTTLE
wheel thrown and hand built elements; mid-range stoneware; electric fired
13 1/2" h. x 5 1/2 d
$ 95.00
KENNY GREIG
New Iberia, LA
CHEF BLOCK CUTTING BOARDS
mahogany, cherry, German Beech, white oak, maple, black walnut, and purple heart woods
price range $ 25 - $ 75 depending on size
KENNY GREIG
New Iberia, LA
SINKER CYPRESS TRAYS
price range $ 25- $ 55 depending on size
VIRGINIA WOODS
Lafayette, LA
STYX
Hand Forged Metal
6" x 9" x 6"
$ 350.00
THE BIG EASEL cannot happen without the support of our generous sponsors. A HUGE thank you to:
THE VILLAGE OF RIVER RANCH
INFINITI OF LAFAYETTE
RIVER RANCH INSTITUTE
IMPRESSIONS PDM
EVENT RENTAL
EVENT RESTROOM
CITY CLUB at RIVER RANCH
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