IOWA STATE FAIR LONG SHADOWS
The Iowa State Fair attracts over 100,000 people daily from around the world. Long shadows emphasize the evening crowd walking on Grand Avenue toward the grandstand, food vendors, midway rides and many displays of talent, produce and products. #BuyIntoArt, #Mastoart @AppArtist #Festivals #IowaStateFair #IowaFair #People #Outdoors #Sunset #GalleryDesMoines

ART FESTIVAL WITH SKYLINE -
The Des Moines Art Festival at the Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Bright colors celebrate the many moods of public art, a festival hundreds of artists, food, music and more. #BuyIntoArt #sculpture #PublicSculptures #GalleryDesMoines #Iowa #parks #outdoors #ArtFestival

SCULPTURED CITYSCAPE -
Des Moines, Iowa during the Des Moines Art Festival. White artists booths are seen near the Kraus Gateway Center building. In the left and right foreground are sculptures "Nomad" and "Panoramic Awareness Pavilion", both pieces allow the viewer to step inside. Hard lines of modern architecture contrast and coexist with rolling prairie land, public park space and large scale sculptures. #BuyIntoArt #sculpture #GalleryDesMoines #Iowa #parks #outdoors

WHITE GHOST AND FRIENDS - White clouds, white artist booths and a "White Ghost" statue by artist Yoshitomo Nara. The Des Moines Arts Festival and the Pappajohn Sculpture Park provide the perfect setting for an inspiring and relaxing weekend. #BuyIntoArt #sculpture #PublicSculptures #GalleryDesMoines #Iowa #parks #outdoors #ArtFestival

SHADED PARK BENCHES
Patterns of sun and shade play among the trees and grass in a city park. Couples rest on benches while a band warms up on a festival stage. This is a study in composition, texture and color using photo apps. #BuyIntoArt #GalleryDesMoines #Iowa #CityParks #outdoors #textures #trees

ART LIFE ENCOUNTERS
Art imitates and challenges life. Perceptions are changed. Time may seem altered as you become absorbed in the experience. Likewise, art in your home changes your environment and your mood. Study the angles and elements in this image. Is man intruding on nature, or is nature reclaiming her territory? #BuyIntoArt, #Mastoart @AppArtist #ArtFestivals #GalleryDesMoines #DesMoines #Iowa

ART FESTIVAL POINT OF VIEW
An artist watches from her booth as shoppers at a large Midwestern art festival stroll by. At the 2023 Des Moines Art Festival, I toOK several behind-the-scenes photos. The artists were always kind and gave permission to be included. This was my favorite result; capturing the artist's focus while hinting at questions about sales, time, weather and other unknowns that the artists face. #BuyIntoArt, #MastodonArt #ArtFestivals #GalleryDesMoines @AppArtist

ART FESTIVAL ON GRAND AVE
The Des Moines Art Festival attracts thousands of patrons and admirers every year. 200 booths of artist's from across America, plus music, food and beer. Maybe I'll see you here next year. Meanwhile, you can shop at https://gene-mckelvey.pixels.com for a beautiful art print. #BuyIntoArt, #Mastoart #AppArtist #ArtFestivals #StreetFestivals #GalleryDesMoines

ART FESTIVAL PRAIRIE VIEW #2
Purple prairie clover look on as the Des Moines Art Festival begins the first of its 3-day exhibits. Nearly 200 thousand art patrons and admirers will enjoy the sculptures, wall art, photography, fabric art and wearables, woodworking and jewelry of 200 artists. This contrast of nature and hand created beauty is an annual must-see for this photographer/artist. #BuyIntoArt #AYearForArt #Mastoart #AppArtist #ArtFestivals #Prairie #Wildflowers #GalleryDesMoines

ART FESTIVAL PRAIRIE FLOWER VIEW #1
The Des Moines Art Festival is a nationally-ranked annual event with nearly 200 artists. This view is from a prairie lawn at the headquarters of a regional convenience store chain. The artist's booths line two main streets where nearly 200 thousand art patrons and admirers replace vehicles for the 3 day event. A beautiful art image for an admirer of art and nature. #BuyIntoArt #Mastoart #AppArtist #ArtFestivals #Prairie #Wildflowers #GalleryDesMoines