It is amazing what creativity and talent you can find in a group of folks who are "over the hill." Maybe being over the age of 55 and retired provides the time and space for that talent and creativity to come out of hiding. There is a group here at our resort called Artistic Talent club. Today they had their fall show of their creations.
One man makes outdoor decorations with tin cans and spray paint.
The skills of lapidary and jewelry making are in evidence here.
How about paintings on slices of geodes?
These knitted scarves with pockets are made out of such soft yarn.
Talk about creativity, look at these prints.
And there are lots of talented potters.
What are you doing in your retirement? If that time is in the future, what are your plans for expressing your creativity?
As I have said before, snowbirds come south to avoid cold, wet weather. And they are seniors who come here to play. Our "55+ active adult" resort has numerous craft shops, in addition to multiple sports opportunities. Saturday there was the 2013 Arts and Crafts Show. And let me tell you, we are surrounded by lots of people with incredible talent.
Look at the stained glass:
There were lots of woodworking projects, including intarsia. This is a fairly simple piece.
This one is incredible. Would you believe, none of this wood is stained. Different kinds of wood were used, chosen by what color they would be when varnished.
Members of the photography club produce excellent pictures.
Isabel's RV is just down the row from ours. I really like her horsehair ceramic deer.
There were items from the leather craft shop.
And projects made in the lapidary and lost-wax silversmith rooms.
Pine needle basket weaving is really interesting.
I had heard about zipper art, but didn't have any idea what it was. Turns out, they used the teeth from zippers to outline their art. It is really pretty.
There were also model planes
and a pinewood derby track.
This carved wooden Gamble's Quail looks like it could walk right out the door, it is so realistic.
This pottery project is amazing.
And the women in the sewing room produce beautiful quilts.
This blog is getting way too long, but there were so many other outstanding creations, here is a slide show of more talented seniors' projects.
