3 days later, and I’m still thinking about all of the interesting people I met at Slotin! Here’s my final post on some of the wonderful artists I met. I can’t wait to go back again next year!

One of the most memorable artists I met was Ab Ivens, Ab the Flagman! I only got to say a quick hi to him, as everyone, and I mean everyone, wants to talk to Ab! Luckily, Melanie(sp) was there to answer questions and give us info about the opening of the Ab Gallery in Marietta. The Cityscape he created literally drags you in to the picture, like magic. The large sunshine carving appears to be alive. He’s been featured nationally, and if you’ve been to the House of Blues you’ve probably already seen his work, but if you get a chance, go see his work, you won’t forget it!

Speaking of the Ab Gallery, I bought a painting from one of the artists featured at the gallery, Kimberly Dawn Clayton. You can see her work from the Ab Gallery here. The painting I bought is of a cute little dachshund that is a twin of my little dog Dolly.

William Skrips is an artist my husband really liked at the fest. Don’t get me wrong, I found his work fascinating, too, it’s just that he makes his pieces from found “stuff”, and hubby is the biggest pack rat in history. Check out his gallery pages and you’ll never look at junk the same way!

The painting “Cotton and Watermelon“, by mixed media artist and photographer Ron Phillips, stopped me in my tracks! So simple, yet so complex! It is well worth a visit to his website to see Mr. Phillips creations.

There were many other great artists that I met Saturday, too many to mention actually in a blog, but I encourage anyone that loves folk art, outsider art or visionary art to make plans to attend next Summer. You’ll be glad you did!