Fredericksburg was on our travel to do list because I heard it has a thriving art gallery scene. I researched the city and decided to make Insight Gallery first on our list to see for the few hours my husband and I had set aside that day on our cross country trek West on Highway I-10.
We scheduled our stop to coincide with the opening of Insight Gallery on a windy and cold Saturday morning in January. I was very excited to see many world and nationally famous artists whose work I was already familiar with and I admire. The venue I am interested in is the one which I also paint in, broadly speaking that is representational art, primarily nature.
Stunning
large paintings had me in awe in this well appointed Gallery which was artfully redesigned from a grain business. Mage Boudreau, an Insight Gallery representative took time to discuss the artists and their work with me. Madge Boudreau was
very knowledgeable and gave me some interesting background information on the
artists and their paintings.
There is nothing like seeing art in person, because you can see the
hand of the artist more than you can from a photograph. I first take
the time to allow my emotions respond to the art. But being an
artist myself looking at another artists work is a very informative experience
as I can analyze how and why the artist creates that particular work of art. In
other words, I learn something valuable, along with the delight my senses feel
towards remarkable beauty.
R.S. Hanna Gallery
After Leaving Insight Gallery we walked West down Main Street Artisans ~ A Texas Gallery, A Texas Hill Country Gallery with local lovely art and craft and then to R.S. Hanna Gallery also representing masters of representational art.
Another lovely store on a cold and windy day,
note how cold the couple looks while they cross the street baring up against the wind
The Church Spire Beckoned Us
Approaching the Church complex
from the rear we saw there were two churches and noted
the size differences
You can read the historic information about
St Mary's Catholic Church on this plaque.
St Mary's Catholic Sanctuary Built in 1863
St Mary's Sanctuary Alter
We spent time praying in the church before we proceeded to the newer church.
St Mary's Catholic Church was built in 1906
A Gothic inspired Native Stone Structure
Built by San Antonio Architect Leo M. Deilmann
I spent more time photographing this stunning church with its beautiful and scared statuary, stained glass windows, and intricate wood carvings
St Mary's View from Entrance
The Alter
St Anthony of Padua with Infant Jesus
The Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Crucifixion
The Pieta
Across the street in view of the older St Mary's Sanctuary the also marvelous, St Mary's Catholic School
The Stone Carving on the header is a
Legacy in Words
from the German Catholic People
who built this city
Science Religion Patriotism
Religion is in the center - as it should be
Another full view of this impressive school
There is so much to see here in Fredericksburg and we are looking forward to our next visit.
We stopped at The Sunset Grill for some large healthy sandwiches.
Before heading on our way towards Ft. Stockton which was our next stop on our journey,
Sunset Grill has large - delicious & healthy meals
