Artists participating in the festival submitted pieces for prizes in the several categories including painting and drawing, sculpture, fine crafts, photography, jewelry and pottery. The 2015 “Art at the Ranch” Best of Show ribbon went to sculpture artist Brian Weissinger, who works in wood, stone and metal. His prize-winning work at this show, Category 5, used mahogany and metals in an impressive display of sculpting artistry.
Tampa artist Tony Moore, whose medium is pencil illustrations, also created great buzz at the show. His booth at the festival was filled with pencil portraits of jazz greats Ella Fitzgerald, Louie Armstrong and John Coltrane along with portraits of bluesman B.B. King's hands playing Lucille, his guitar. He also offered pencil sketches of Jimi Hendrix and baseball giant Jackie Robinson.
Some artists, including Joe Kanoza, well-known for his vibrant portraits and golf landscapes, also hosted painting demonstrations for onlookers.
If you might be interested in exploring your inner artist, offers day, evening and weekend art classes in painting, drawing, painting, drawing, pastels, pottery, jewelry design, photography and other disciplines for both adults and children at its location at 209 Ninth Street. ArtCenter Manatee also displays art on a continuous basis in 3 galleries at its location along with five classrooms, a gift shop and an extensive art library. Call the ArtCenter at 941-746-2862 for more information.
This festival, along with so many others, including WinterFest and the family-friendly music festival, Ranch Jam 2015, keep residents of Lakewood Ranch entertained and busy throughout the year.
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