Turtle Bay Exploration Park and Museum

Recently we went to the Turtle Bay Exploration Park.  It had been some time since I had visited and I missed it.  I went with my cousins kids.  They really enjoyed it.  The Dr. Seuss Art exhibit is going on thru April 15th, and I highly recommend it.  The exhibit is interesting, fun for the children and his art work is amazing.  There is a reading area for the children.

In addition there is a fly fishing expedition going on thru April 15, 2012 also.  That was not my favorite part of the exhibit, but none the less interesting, and the children seemed to enjoy that one more than me.  Perhaps they enjoy fishing, more than I.  Or perhaps they never had a fish hook caught in their neck, like me, when I was a kid.  Yes, that could be it. :-) There is so much to do at turtle bay I could write an essay here about it.

You should visit the site yourself and see what they have to offer.  The museum and exploration park are right next to the Sundial bridge. Don't expect there to be refreshments besides a drinking fountain. There used to be a cafe there also, but is out of business AGAIN.  That should be the most successful cafe in town, but for some reason or another, every owner has failed to make it profitable.  Big changed coming to the museum and the cafe when the Sheraton comes to town so you might visit the museum now, while it's in it's original state.  

Here are a few pictures from our trip.   Enjoy!

Bird Exhibit, feed and interact with birds.

Dr. Seuss Art Exhibit ends April 15.

Dr. Seuss Art Exhibit, Turtle Bay Exploration Park.

Dr. Seuss Classic.

Fresh water fish at the aquarium at Turtle Bay Exploration Park.

Fresh water fish in the aquarium, Turtle Bay Exploration Park.

Dr. Seuss Art Exhibit.

The fox at the Turtle Bay Exploration Park.

Little hand and more Dr. Seuss writings.

Here is  a link to Turtle Bay Exploration Park's website.

They have events and all kinds of activities for children.  It's a wonderful place for people of all ages.

Turtle Bay Exploration Park and Museum

Small Handpainted Vases, by Veroniqque

I have mentioned painting and people have asked me what it is I like to paint. I have been painting these little vases for a few years. They are nice to have to put fresh flowers in, or whatever you want for that matter.

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

I painted these cards a couple years back, for family and friends. I used watercolors and these watercolor paper cards.

René Magritte

Today marks the the birthday of the late artist René Magritte.
If you never have heard of him, you should look up his work.
He was a brilliant surreal artist from Belgium.


This work is called, The Human Condition 1935.













This next one is, The Son of Man 1964.

Art with Claudio Jimenez

Claudio Jiménez Quispe
Internationally Renowned Retablo Artist from Peru
Retablo Exhibition, Workshops & Demonstrations
November 3 - 14, Shasta College Library

I went to this art workshop with this artist. He was very nice. He, his wife, and family, they are all brilliant artists. I made the flowers in the picture, with the aid of the artist. We are painting the pieces this Thursday.

Metal Art for Sale

This is more Art from that talented metal artist in Trinity County. If you are interested the number for the Art Center is below.

"The Comet"

If you are interested in this piece, you can contact the Highland Art Center in Weaverville. Please mention my blog Veroniqque. Thanks.

691 Main Street, Weaverville, CA 96093 Tel: 530-623-5111

www.highlandartcenter.org

Art for Sale

This is art sculpture done by a family friend. His works are incredible, he is very talented.

Title - "Shadows"

If you are interested in this piece, you can contact the Highland Art Center in Weaverville.

691 Main Street, Weaverville, CA 96093 Tel: 530-623-5111

www.highlandartcenter.org

Sidewalk Art

This type of art is so interesting. It is amazing how three dimensional the art looks. I have received a few emails with these types of pieces and photos, but this one I found on BBC News in the Pictures of the Day.

Highland Art Center, Weaverville, CA

This is literally my favorite place to visit in Weaverville. I try to go to the Art Center every 3-4 months or so. It is the local art center, and there are many talented artists in town and the surrounding areas. I know of at least five or six people, off the top of my head, that are magnificent artists. It is a gallery and gift store you can find some wonderful gifts here and pieces of art. Here is a link to their website.

http://www.highlandartcenter.org/

691 Main Street, Weaverville, CA 96093
530-623-5111