BJ is the second of three artist/vendors who I met, and
photographed, at an art festival. And there is another one 20 miles away next
weekend! BJ is a ‘mural artist.’ Her tent contained a few paintings about 8
feet long, on canvas. This was hanging canvas cloth, not stretched over a
frame.
She is from Englewood, 15 miles away, and had moved there
from St. Louis, 12 years ago. I told her that I went to Englewood Elementary
School (SEVERAL years ago). The school was brand new then. It has since been
torn down, less than 50 years later. BJ said, “Well, that’s America for you!”
Surprisingly she does not seem to have a website. But
later learned that she is responsible for several outdoor murals on stores and
public buildings in town. I see her work every day.
Unfortunately, as she was ‘on duty’, I was unable to get
her past the camera smile.