Limelight Gallery and Studio -An Artist Date

A number of years ago I read, "The Artist's Way" , a workbook for creatives. My best friend Jeanmarie recommended it to me, for me. 

 A work in progress by Sharon , Limelight Studios and Gallery

The author discusses the importance of some alone time for the creative soul. 
Here's what she says.

The Artist Date is a once-weekly, festive, solo expedition to explore something that interests you. The Artist Date need not be overtly “artistic” — think mischief more than mastery. Artist Dates fire up the
imagination. They spark whimsy. They encourage play. Since art is about the
play of ideas, they feed our creative work by replenishing our inner well
of images and inspiration. When choosing an Artist Date, it is good to ask
yourself, “what sounds fun?” — and then allow yourself to try it.
 Julia Cameron -The Artist's Way 


My first Artist Date was to the Guggenheim Museum in NYC . And it was absolutely by myself and it was a great day of mischief. 

All these years later I still do Artist Dates but not quite as often as I should. Note to self... schedule "Artist Dates."

 While we were staying in Fort Walton Beach, Florida,  a little bit of an artsy town , I happened upon a display of art from a local gallery, tucked away in the children's section of the Fort Walton Beach Library. The art was over the top, large, proud pieces, with a unique and quirky side and more than a few pieces graced the top of the literary stacks.

I was told that the pieces were the works from the Limelight Gallery and Studio just down the road. 

I smell an Artist's Date. 

Let me tell you that, Sharon, the owner, is a very talented and passionate artist. She is full of love and kindness and exuberance for the world. 

Sharon has an easy way about her and as I admired her museum of goodies she told me about her clay classes.

Sign me up sister.


Within a few days , I was back with Sharon crafting a beautiful paper and  clay mermaid. 

Now, let me show you around Sharon's Studio and Gallery.

                

Jelly fish, dolphins and kissy fish suspended from the ceiling as if you were a part of an underwater playground. 

This Coastal Bohemian has found her home.

Magical butterflies.

 Seashell palaces and castles.

 Dragon's Eggs

 And "Egg Artistry" to make the Faberge family weak.

 Her more than life like, bejeweled mermaid greets those who visit the gallery.

                          

Nymphs and fairies and castles abound.

I hope you feel a little lighter when you read this, maybe like you treated yourself to an Artist Date.

And here's the link to Limelight Studio and Gallery on Facebook. Stop by and tell Sharon that Michele from Coastal Bohemian was raving about her.

Next  Artist's Date -Geo-caching.

With love and gratitude,

Michele

Find me partying here all week at these link parties with some great bloggers.

If you are in Myrtle Beach come on down and visit us at the Coastal Bohemian Studio or check us out on Facebook, Pinterest , Instagram, or  G+ .