Alt Press Fest 2012

I must say, the Alt Press Fest is something I look forward to every summer.  Along with the Living Traditions Festival and the Utah Arts Festival, it's one of the things that draws me downtown during the warmer months.

I first heard about the Alt Press Fest a few years back when my friend Sean had a booth at the festival.  I was out of town, but Husband went over to show support and check out his booth.  I was sad to have missed it and have made a point to hit it up every summer since.    Here are some of my favorite displays from this year's fest.  Starting with the cutest girl, Nic Annette Miller of Friends Make Prints.

Friends Make Prints

The Mandate Press

Smart & Wiley

Salt Lake City Film Festival

Here is my favorite of the day, Travis Gray's Miniature Books for Coloring.  I'm sure this guy was a bit concerned at my inability to stop with the gleeful giggles his work inspired within me.  I loved his display, his magnifying glass, his reserved demeanor.  His booth earned my only purchase of the day, and there will definitely be more to come on these little wonders. 

Travis Gray

I'm thinking it's time to start saving some money to have some business cards/packaging conjured up by one of these amazing artists. Can't wait!

H

P.S. Also, this guy.

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Utah Arts Festival 2012

Every summer I make sure I find the time to hit up some key downtown festivals.  And with Fall's entrance upon us, I'm being reminded of all the summertime fun times I need to get caught up on as far as blogging is concerned.  So here's a little bit of a couple of months ago for you.

As you've already seen, I always enjoy my visit to the Living Traditions Festival.  I also have a great time heading over to the Alternative Press Festival (post pending).  But, somewhere in between the two, I try to find some time to make my way through the Utah Arts Festival.  Here are some shots of a few things that caught my eye (with permission from the artists) during this year's fest.

Paris Gerrard

Jodi Steen

Owen Mortensen

Here are a few more shots I grabbed during the event.  I spent some time watching the sand artist at work.  I've never been much of a sculptor, and I'm always so intrigued by the ability of some to create such beautiful work with their hands.  The Arts Festival also has a great children's arts area.

Here's to more summertime posts!

8'tch

P.S.  My super secret spy-lens ended up making it's first public debut at the Utah Arts Festival.  Here are a few more of my attempts at shooting with this awesome lens.

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