2017 Northwoods Art and Book Festival Part Two: Artists

Creativity knew no bounds at The Northwoods Art and Book Festival. It is known for its high quality original art pieces in a variety of art media that includes paint, clay, fiber, metal, wood, jewelry and photography. 
This year was no exception with such creative displays featuring local talented artists. 

Heidi's booth had repurposed lawn art that used trays, pans and bowls to create whimsical yard art flowers

Original jewelry displays were popular shopping destinations for the ladies.  

Such a  wide variety of original pieces on display.   

Local artist Jo Guttormson weaves her basket magic with these  original designs.   

Linda Kieffer shared her amazing talent with her oil paintings. 

This colorful eye catching display was hand painted children's clothing.  

The youngest artist at the festival is pictured here with his mother, He and his younger brother had original creations that included jewelry, watercolor and sketches. Quite impressive for their young 

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Sharing their musical talents at the festival were were Tim and Jan Marr. They play a mix of folk, country and soft rock music-mostly as duets. Tim plays acoustic guitar and Jan often accompanies on harmonica. They can be seen at events around the area or performing the pre-show for the Thursday matinees at the Wood Tick Theater in Akeley. They are from the Longville area. 

Children's art and face painting were a big hit. The young lady above made a point to tell me she was not done and working very hard on finishing it. 

Oh, lets not forget the yummy food- 
The Lions supplied brats, hot dogs, delicious pool chips on a stick and walking tacos which are always a hit.

The Char House,a local restaurant sold delicious fruit bowls.
On the left is Scott their chef and on the right owner of Char House, Linda 

And Linnea with her artisan breads baked in her backyard pizza oven selling 85 loaves that day! I felt fortunate to snag a loaf of her most popular bread cranberry walnut before it sold out. 

Yes it was quite challenging for the judges to arrive at three winning artists in three categories. Congratulations to--Reading left to right

Best of Show Award
Darrell and Margo Magnussen

Most Creative Award
Heidi Tretbar

Spirit of the North Award
Benjamin and Carrie Pogatshnik

See you next year August 11, 2018 for the 23rd Annual NAC Festival