Ellen Scobie | Verosimile

Link: http://www.ladnervillagemarket.com

The day started off with a few raindrops. It was a little drizzly when we were setting up our tent but the skies quickly cleared into glorious sunshine. With the sun came the crowds ... lots of repeat local customers and other people from across the Lower Mainland who had made a day out of it. My booth was in an excellent location right next to the bandstand so I enjoyed the fantastic blues party all day long!

New friend, Pam (left) with her beautiful jewellery and old friend, Susan (right) - a reconnection after 17 years!

In the booth to the right of me, Pamela Roberts was selling her exquisite silver jewellery reflecting coastal inspiration - starfish shaped-pendants and fresh water pearls on tiny silver shells were two of my favourite designs. Helping her was her friend, Susan, former co-owner of the Mesa gift shop on Granville Island. I used to work at Mesa back in the early 90s when I just got back from Spain and hadn't seen her since. What a wonderful reconnection! It was great to be next to them and to catch up between customers.

Across from me was another friend, Naomi Horsford, a former co-worker from my days at the Port of Vancouver, who was at the market with her team from the port doing community outreach. So with friends all around - new and old - and help from Mom and Hong, the whole day was a lot of fun! The next market will be June 27 ... I hope to see you there!

Spring cherry blossom artwork is a perennial favourite

Part of my "spread"!

Great weather encouraged browsing.

Watching the band ... I love this dog!

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Ellen Scobie is a visual artist melding the traditional art forms of painting, photography and printmaking. View her art at www.verosimile.com