Balboa Park

My last post from my trip to San Diego is the Spanish Village Art Studios in Balboa Park. I had visited this wonderful park before but only this time did I run across the Art Studios and it was fabulous! There are 37 working studios/galleries who host over 200 artists, local painters, sculptors, metalsmiths, jewelry designers, clay artists, gourd artists, photographers, printmakers, fiber artists, basket makers, mixed media artists, glass artists, enamel artists, and many more. This artsy place is serene, colorful, and beautiful. I walked around entering some of the studios, talking with the artists, admiring their work, and of course made a few purchases. It's a fabulous place to feed your creative mind and speak with like minded people.
Also visited Encinitas and their beautiful beach.
Enjoy the pictures and some art links. www.spanishvillageart.com/
www.moniquestraub.com

www.donknappart.com

www.chrisstell.com

www.designingweavers.com

www.elliehitchcock.com

www.sdmaag.org

www.sandiegopottersguild.org

Good memories were had here in 2009.

A glimpse of my trip to San Diego and Encinitas.

Artelexia

As promised I will share with you this kool shop someone told me about in sunny San Diego. The person at the counter was so nice, I wish I had asked her name, she let me take pictures inside the shop to show all of you how kool it is.
If you are ever in the San Diego area check it out or better yet go to their website and blog.
www.artelexia.com

Wonderful fabrics.

Cute aprons!

Almost life size art figure of Frida.

Huge pretty Catrina, paper mache'.

When visiting tell them you saw the shop on
lalloronastudioblogspot.com

San Diego Show Wares

These pictures will show you the wonderful antique toys, miniatures, clothing, and antiques of the future for sale. There was so much to see that people had a difficult time making their minds up as to what they would purchase. It was a two day show and I saw quite a few people take advantage of that. Remember, I didn't take pictures of every space so of course there was lots more to see than my pictures. It was so much fun!

Snow White, Pierrot, Cute Porcelain Mice
A table from New Zealand.

www.tricia.co.nz

I loved these cuties.

Wonders to admire in this wonderful case.

www.jeannordquistdolls.com

John P. Ports wonderful treasures for sale.

Deb Canham miniatures.

2012 Toby Industries Choice Awards

This set of pictures are at the awards dinner. We had lots of fun, laughs, and good time.

Myself, Art, George, and Meredith.

Shirley Praytor next to Meredith, the other ladies I can't
remember their names.

Mr. and  Mrs. Young with Steve Schutt.

John P. Port surrounded by friends.

Denis Shaw and Deb Canham surrounded by friends.

Karen and Bob Blair.

Linda Mullins in the center, with her camera.

Nash and I having a great time.

Kim Zeman proud winner of a Toby Industries Choice Award.

End of a great dinner.
Kim, Myself, Art, Dorothy Drake (promoter),
George, Meredith, and Ellen.

Clowning around after dinner.

Meredith showing her new designs.

What is she up to?

Other friends were at the three tables we took
over but were not photographed. We all had a
great time with lots of laughs.

Stay tuned for more pictures tomorrow!