Today we went to Nature's Inspirations, a fine art exhibit and sale at the Cool Creek Park Nature Center in Westfield. The exhibit runs until March 11, so there is still time for you to visit if you wish. And why not? It's free.
Many of the artists are local Hamilton County artists, some are well known residents of Westfield. If you do visit, you'll see paintings, illustrations, photography, woodcarving, and sculpture--all featuring nature and wildlife in some form or another.
One of my favorite pieces was a Valeri Dawson photograph of a trail through the woods during early fall, entitled "Inviting Path." It reminded me of hiking in Brown County or at Turkey Run.
Two watercolors by Lola Gamble also caught my eye. One entitled "Bubba" is a head shot of a large tortoise. The other, titled "Polly," is of a scarlet macaw. We always appreciate parrot art since we have parrots.
I also liked a photograph of a group of bald eagles by Gene McClarney--mostly for its title: "The Committee." Been there, done that.
A photograph of a bathing hummingbird by John W. Sumner also caught my eye. It's rare to see a hummingbird sit still on a branch. You almost always see them in flight, their wings beating so fast they're invisible.
When you go, be sure to pick up a ballot and vote for your favorite piece in the show. The top vote getter wins the People's Choice Award. Voting concludes on Thursday, March 8 and a ribbon will be placed on the award winning piece on Friday, the 9th.
Westfield, Indiana
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