Feed the Peeps art show gathers pantry donations

Artist Bettine Godwin sets up her easel with the help of husband Pat Feb. 9 at Roser Memorial Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, where patrons were able to get acquainted with the artists directly and learn about the inspiration for their work.

Mary McAlerr fills out a raffle ticket to place in a cup next to the item she hopes to receive. The raffle was a means of collecting donations for the church’s food pantry.

Adrian Fernandez helps Stephanie McDavis try on a pair of his cousin’s earring creations. The show featured a variety of craftsmanship, such as accessories and gourmet products, in addition to artwork.

Painter Jodi Thum poses with her four-legged muse, Chip. She said he intuitively knows the exact moment her process is done on a particular artwork.