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Artists shared creations at Art in the Park

Jennel Adams, of Just Jennel Creations, creates her bright and whimsical images using acrylic paint. Photo by Denise Etheridge.

Jennel Adams, of Just Jennel Creations, creates her bright and whimsical images using acrylic paint. Photo by Denise Etheridge.

Numerous local artists and crafty individuals displayed their work at Art in the Park this past Saturday in Hinesville’s Bradwell Park downtown. Many of the artists are members of the Melting Pot of Art and the Hinesville Area Arts Council Gallery.

Chrislene Nelson-Taylor and Dawn Winters with Senior Citizen Inc., which oversees the Liberty Neighborhood Center, showcased some of the senior citizens’ handiwork during Art in the Park Saturday. Profits from the sale of these craft items will help raise money for the seniors to take a trolley ride, according to Nelson-Taylor. Photo by Denise Etheridge.

Chrislene Nelson-Taylor and Dawn Winters with Senior Citizen Inc., which oversees the Liberty Neighborhood Center, showcased some of the senior citizens’ handiwork during Art in the Park Saturday. Profits from the sale of these craft items will help raise money for the seniors to take a trolley ride, according to Nelson-Taylor. Photo by Denise Etheridge.

Lucille Coen of Midway dips lace into concrete to sculpt her unique chandeliers. She also uses items she’s collected, including crystal, beads and quarts. Coen is also a noted chef. Photo by Denise Etheridge.

Lucille Coen of Midway dips lace into concrete to sculpt her unique chandeliers. She also uses items she’s collected, including crystal, beads and quarts. Coen is also a noted chef. Photo by Denise Etheridge.

Jamie Johnson, a fledgling artist and Bradwell Institute senior, paints and sculpts in clay. Photo by Denise Etheridge.

Jamie Johnson, a fledgling artist and Bradwell Institute senior, paints and sculpts in clay. Photo by Denise Etheridge.

Benjamin F. Turner Jr., a Vietnam and Desert Storm Veteran, paints realistic coastal scenes and marine life using oils. One of his most recent works, “Majestic in flight,” took him 52 days to complete.Photo by Denise Etheridge.

Benjamin F. Turner Jr., a Vietnam and Desert Storm Veteran, paints realistic coastal scenes and marine life using oils. One of his most recent works, “Majestic in flight,” took him 52 days to complete.Photo by Denise Etheridge.

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