We had a great time at the 2011 Clarksville Fine Arts Festival. Fine art, wonderful music, and plenty of food.
If you saw something you liked at the festival, but just didn’t quite get around to getting it…or if you want to know more about the artists at the 2011 festival, here they are!
2011 Artists
Algaier, Larry
Larry Algaier is a sponsor and organizer for the Clarksville Fine Arts Festival. He works in oils, sculpture, pottery, pencil and more. Square Corner Artworks right on the Historic Clarksville Square is his full working studio and gallery and will be open throughout the event. Be sure and stop in! Continue reading
Anderson, Denise
Fused-glass jewelry and clocks. Continue reading
Art Study Club of Paris
The Art Study Club of Paris will have a booth with a wide selection of member artists and their work. Always a fun booth. Stop by! The Art Study Club of Paris, founded in 1949, is open to anyone who … Continue reading
Blevins, Don
Author.
Don hails from San Marcos and has 5 published books.
Don will be exhibiting, selling and signing books at the festival. Continue reading
Butts, Marion
Marion is a local history teacher and a prolific author on the history of “The Gateway to Texas”. Marion will be exhibiting, selling, and signing his works at this year’s art festival. His books can also be purchased around town, … Continue reading
Carl, William
Author. Writing is a third career for William Carl. First a banker, then a research chemist, and now a novelist. Carl has a BBA, BS, and MS, plus professional certifications in several fields. Active in the arts, he has written … Continue reading
Ceasar, Brittney
Calligraphy, signs, lettering. A wife and mother of four, Brittney is a housewife with a love for design. She loves making unique creations art out of old items by combining them with her vinyl and creating something useful for other … Continue reading
Cecil, LaDonna
Drake, Brian
Brian Drake Studio and Gallery Brian is a painter and gallery owner in Stephenville, Texas, where he has planted roots and enjoys painting the lush surroundings of the Texas hill country. His principle medium is acrylic on canvas, and works … Continue reading
Dubois, Howard
Original oils and Giclee prints. Experience western art through the eyes of western artist Howard DuBois, an East Texas painter who loves Texas and “The Cowboy Way” and expresses his passion for both through western art. Go here to visit … Continue reading
Farina, Melissa
M. A. Farina Designs — semiprecious jewelry. I was born and raised in the Dallas area. After spending 12 years in Catholic School, I moved on to SMU where collegiate life began for me as a business major, quickly learning … Continue reading
Foster, James L.
Gibson, Georgia
I began my love of clay during a high school art class where I was provided a short window into the world of clay. It was love at first touch. I knew someday I would work in clay but never … Continue reading
Gibson, Hal
I was born and raised in Dallas Texas. I received my degree in business at SMU. While working for an oil company in Dallas, I met my wife and pottery partner Georgia. When Georgia and her class at the local … Continue reading
Gildon, Ruby
Oil Paintings Continue reading
Ginn, Neill
Photos by Neill. Stunning Texas wildlife and nature photography. Continue reading
Glass, Janice
Meet the Author: Janice Monk Glass was born into Deep East Texas families of farmers, educators, and writers who encouraged her to write. Her first works were published in a national farm magazine when she was nine-years-old. She attended East … Continue reading
Green, Clint and Jennifer
Caddo Lake Collections Stunning photography from the mysterious waters of Caddo Lake. “We live in Tyler and have been doing this since 2007. Our collections of photos cover black and white, color, sepia, and a special set we call creations.” … Continue reading
Hall, Lena
Herrington, Jack and Schwed, Sheri
Jack took up photography as a profession late in life following a successful career as a lawyer and former Red River County Attorney. He has combined his loves of travailing and photography to produce many images that are a true … Continue reading
Hines, Connie
Original hand-painted, fun furniture by Connie Hines & Kaylajo Regers. From outdoor garden benches to indoor/outdoor wall hangings, chairs and tables. At “The Cookoos Nest” everything becomes a canvas for painting. From the floor, to the tabletops, to the flea … Continue reading
McAdoo, Ron and Caryl
Authors. We have 9 titles published from 4 houses including The Adventures of Sergeant Socks. Continue reading
Meyer, Daniel
Daniel Meyer–Author. Adventurer. Electrician. Daniel Meyer is the author of the award winning Life Is a Road series of motorcycle adventure books and produces artworks primarily in watercolor and pencil. Continue reading
Millikan, Bettie ; Hale, Becky ; Clark, Alice
Bettie’s Bits and Pieces–Quilts by Bettie Millikan and Becky Hale
Alice Clark’s Everyday Quilts and Embroidery–Tea Towels and Napkins
Their fully equipped quilt studio is located at 117 W. Broadway (on the Square) and will be open throughout the artfest. Be sure and stop by! Continue reading
Minchew, Gale
Moore, Al
A member of the Texas Sculpture Association, Al works in wood, clay and stone. Continue reading
Moore, Georgia
Active as a sculptor throughout the 80’s and 90’s, Georgia also taught Sculpture and Clay Processes at Northeast Texas Community College in the early 1990’s. Continue reading
Moss, Vicki
Stain glass and jewelry. Fascinated since childhood with the color and light of a stained glass window in the family dining room, Vicki Moss embarked on a career of glassworking that has now spanned more than 32 years. With experience … Continue reading
Oertel, Henry
Henry is from Mt. Vernon and will be featuring his absolutely gorgeous wood turnings. You know you’ve GOT to get one of these!
He will be doing LIVE wood turning demonstrations at his booth throughout the festival! Come and see! Continue reading
Paris, Deborah
Deborah Paris will be doing the Friday night show in Square Corner Art Gallery which will focus on her etchings of scenes from around Red River County.
She will also be doing printmaking demonstrations during the festival Saturday in the gallery. Be sure and come and see! Continue reading
Peace, Connella
Connelle is a professional potter producing beautiful, functional works of art. Continue reading
Poitinger, Jeff
Jeff is an art expert in stainless steel and black iron metal. He has developed and used a unique process of plasma torching metal fish art for over 20 years. He hand crafts and designs these beautiful fish with authentic … Continue reading
Poitinger, Suzan
Passion for Petrified Wood brought us to create unique handmade jewelry for everyday or special occasions. Keep your heart close to nature by choosing your favorite petrified piece. These pieces have been hand picked, tumbled, polished and selected with detail … Continue reading
Ragsdill, Debbie
Unique one-of-a kind jewelry designed from recycled mixed media material. Broken China, Silverware, Resin, etc. Hand sculptured crosses designed from recycled re bar wire. I am originally from the DFW area, but retired to East Texas, and now live in … Continue reading
Red River County Historical Society
The Red River County Historical Society will be on hand to answer questions about Red River County’s history, and they will be selling their new book, “A Pictorial History of Red River County” as well. Red River County has a … Continue reading
Red River Valley Veterans Memorial
Scott, Roger
Roger hails from Clarksville, Texas and creates gorgeous and intricate sculpture in wood and metal. Roger will be doing live carving demonstrations for us at the 2012 Clarksville Fine Arts Festival! Continue reading
Smith, Nancy
Fiber Arts.
Nancy will be doing LIVE spinning wheel demonstrations in her booth throughout the festival! Continue reading
Smith, Pat
Wood, Kyle
As an artist, Kyle’s passion is painting landscapes and historical buildings. He credits much of his painting ability to his keen observation of perspective. Taking photographs while on vacation and at other leisure moments is the primary resource for his … Continue reading
Yarborough, Darren
Darren Yarborough is a native Texan, born and raised in the eastern suburbs of Dallas. Currently he lives and works in a small community in East Texas with his wife and the occasional adult child that comes home to roost … Continue reading