Mercato Art Show

 I went to Mercato to buy a belt and was pleasantly surprised to discover an art show.

In addition to the tents of artists, some nonprofits also had tents.  Valerie's House is a wonderful place that provides help for children and families to work through the loss of a loved one together and go on to live fulfilling lives.

I have visited with Glory at several art shows.  She paints large shoreline scenes; her waves are especially lifelike.  Glory told me that, after buying one "wave" scene, her customers don't need a second one, so she has begun to paint birds and other shoreline wildlife.  Now she has repeat buyers.