<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1A8FL8_0vlc4nKJ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1A8FL8_0vlc4nKJ00" width="1167" height="672" >SHREVEPORT, La. - With the September artist Paige Powell has been having, it's surprising she has time to open the door to anyone, but she did just that for our KTBS 3 First News videographer and reporter."I started out September with COVID, and then got a nice case of poison ivy right as that finished up," Powell said, "I started worrying Monday when a lot of my shipments still weren't here." She's one of the 80 or so artists who've been selected through a selection process to display their wares at the 48th annual Red River Revel.Powell has been creating art for her entire life. She once had a career as a graphic artist working for businesses like casinos to grab customers' attention. Now, she creates visual art that is more whimsical or personal in nature, looking to inspire a smile or a chuckle.<img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1fnVcW_0vlc4nKJ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1fnVcW_0vlc4nKJ00" width="961" height="663" >While the delay in her shipments should be resolved once they come in, she's still under pressure to add some of the finishing touches before her canvases and totes can be taken from her home art studio to Festival Plaza near Shreveport's riverfront.<h2>More from this section </h2><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0BzO3f_0vlc4nKJ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0BzO3f_0vlc4nKJ00" width="733" height="539" >The same anticipation and pressure to prepare are being felt by Lauren Ross Simmons and her husband at their loft near downtown Shreveport. The two artists are positioned to have booths showcasing their individual wares. For her, that means giant Pop Art canvases along with smaller replica pieces; for him, that means hand-shaped felt hats. They also will be instrumental in the Kids' Area, where they'll guide young artists in creating puppets.She understands this upcoming festival is critical for her family's financial well-being."I do love the process of art, but it, also, this is my business," Ross Simmons says.She has crates filled with her epoxied images capturing everything from the late Queen Elizabeth II to Snoop Dogg. For her, nothing beats the fun of the Revel."I always remember going to the Revel after school, being in my school uniform and eating dinner at the Revel, you know?" she said. "It's a great family atmosphere."-----The Red River Revel runs from Saturday through Oct. 6. It's open daily starting at 11 a.m. with closing hours at 9 p.m. Sundays through Wednesdays, and 10 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. More information is available at Red River Revel.com.</div></body>

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Artists prepare for 48th annual Red River Revel

SHREVEPORT, La. - With the September artist Paige Powell has been having, it's surprising she has time to open the door to anyone, but she did just that for our KTBS 3 First News videographer and reporter. \"I started out September with COVID, and then got a nice case of...

SHREVEPORT, La. - With the September artist Paige Powell has been having, it's surprising she has time to open the door to anyone, but she did just that for our KTBS 3 First News videographer and reporter. "I started out September with COVID, and then got a nice case of...