Artists and art lovers spent an intimate ten minutes chatting in booths during a mid-afternoon rain shower at Cedar Key's art show Sunday. The rest of the day the crowd viewed and purchased paintings, jewelry, ceramics, metal sculpture, etc. 
Snapper by Kevin Jenkins
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The first booth visitors encountered as they entered the Second Street venue featured spectacular metal sculptures by Kevin Jenkins, who was the recipient of a purchase award by Nature Coast Realty. 
Acrylic on canvas, by Miriam Novack.
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Nearby, Miriam Novack displayed her acrylic on canvas paintings which are more easily seen than described. 
Seaturtle by Alexis Barbeau.
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Also nearby, delicate sea-creature jewelry and rings were shown by Alexis Barbeau of Ft. Lauderdale. 
A Jim Wilshire painting.
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A recipient of a purchase award from Drummond Community Bank, Jim Wilshire's paintings of boats and men drew much attention. 
Rita Schwab works on one of her creations.
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Some artists practiced their art as show visitors passed through their booths. 
Mike Segal's "Masks."
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Local artist Mike Segal presented his wide range of colorful paintings, as in past years. 
Beetle?
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Some artists show their creative spirit at an early age. 
3-D by Susan Livingston.
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Susan Livingston, one of the show's Award of Excellence winners, presented her 3-D creations for show visitors. 
Watercolor by Chen.
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Virginia Chen of Gainesville, a regular participant in the Cedar Key show, filled her booth with watercolors that featured nature themes. The quality and variety of the 120-plus exhibits at the 2008 "Old Florida Celebration of the Arts" gives promise of perpetuation of Cedar Key as an "art destination." | 