Puppets by Jerry Pope

The Swannanoa Valley History Museum has a stored display of these puppets, which were used several years ago in a puppet show.

The original figures made by Wade Martin were the inspiration for Jerry Pope's artistry.

Jerry and his lovely creative wife, Rebecca Williams.

Tailgators of Black Mountain: Jerry Pope

You may have heard (here, for instance) of the Tailgate Market, every Saturday during the summer months in Black Mountain.  I would like to introduce to you a different vendor each day for a while.  I wish you could visit them in person, and several have free samples.  All have delightful locally created arts and crafts, or locally grown food.

With a cool grey day, last week's Tailgate Market wasn't as well attended as most of us expected.

So I walked about taking some photos of friendly vendors.  Jerry is selling his children's books, his art postcards of area sites, and has this new book for sale as well.  He said if you mention that you saw this post on Living in Black Mountain's blog, he'd give you a 5% discount on any purchase.
I didn't charge him for this free mention on my blog either!  But I haven't read the book yet.  I'll do a review soon!

this photo by Rebecca Williams

A rockin' town

Black Mountain, NC has rockers all along it's sidewalks now.  They were donated by the businesses, and decorated by local artists.  Yes, they are there for the foot-weary tourists to use!

When my friend Jerry Pope painted a rocker, he put some of his post card watercolors of local scenes right on the chair, as well as the faux bricks!  See more of his work at http://www.harebrandideas.com/.