One of the best parts of our annual trip to Roanoke for the Episcopal Church Meeting is visiting the Roanoke Valley Printworks. I asked the artist, owner, if I could take his picture. Here he is in front of his silkscreen card display and to the extrememe right you will see his silkscreen prints. There is a large one of blue crabs. The shop is open by appointment and on Saturday only. I just happened to walk by on Friday and he was there. Last year, he was closed. It was a big disappointment for me. This year, I purchased my usual eight silkscreened cards. I was drawn to his prints, having purchased one framed a few years ago. This year, I was fortunate to purchase a sunflower and a large print of Smith Mountain Lake with the tinge of purple mountain sunset at the top of the print. Just a visit to his shop is wonderful artistic eye candy. The small shop is filled from top to bottom with the most amazing things.
We talked for a little while. He is really a delighful person.
I would recommend a trip to the Roanoke Farmer's Market, stop into the bread store for fresh made bread, and then walk to his shop.
You will not be disappointed!
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