Texas Clay Festival 2005

Went to this year's festival in Gruene, TX, with high expectations. While everything met the craftsmanship standard of a juried show, there was very little that was colorful or unusual enough to appeal to us.

One artist really stood out, though. His name's Billy Ray Mangham, and you can see his work, and his wife, Beverly's, at Sleeping Dog Studio in San Marcos, TX. Chatted with them for a few minutes -- they're good folks! Here's their shameless dog, Booger...