Grayton Beach House of Art, Gordie & Lisa Hinds

**angryfishcharters** · 02-17-2005, 10:38 AM

We have been getting innumberable calls from visiting folks who, apparently, are pulling up in their cars in front of the old House of Art only to find that it is closed. These are normally fairly frantic sort of calls and as they are forwarded to my studio, they are even more confused when I answer the phone. So.......obviously we have not done a terrific job spreading the word as to the state of the House of Art, so here is the straight stuff and we apologize for appearing apathetic or lackadaisical with regard to information.

We will be reopening the gallery sometime in May. How's that? Of course, those of you that have been by, will be shaking your heads and wondering how, but that's really not the point. The owner of the building says she has applied some not-insignificant, yet measured slapping of face and lip area to one each: recalcitrant builder and truculent architect. She has also assumed a somewhat strident position on this timeline and as I already have a wife to argue with, I find myself hardly in a position to venture into another fray. May it is and so there.

Now this gallery won't be exactly like the old one was, in that the only art that will be displayed in the new gallery will just have one artist. This is not intended to be some grand egomaniacal endeavor; in fact, just the opposite. I am not organized enough to have other people's art. I can barely keep up with my own. My wife is organized with such things, but I don't want to be. Tentatively, the new gallery will be open on a regular, albeit varied, basis. Basically, it will be open when I am not on the water fishing. We have expanded Angry Fish Charters (my real job) to include three guides, a fleet of boats and all that that entails, and I sort of have to pay attention to that.

In the meantime, many of the artists that were represented in the House of Art have migrated up the road to the Hula Girl Gallery. Hopefully soon we can put up an illegal sign in front of the old place, with directions to the other gallery, in order to prevent tourist meltdowns from occurring right there in the parking lot.

Debbie Layne owns the Hula Girl Gallery and she may be reached at 231.6201.

Should you need to reach either my wife or myself, please don't hesitate to email us, phone us, or employ the use of semaphore flags and we will respond as soon as time allows.

It's fishing season. "Be the bait, Danny".

www.angryfishcharters.com www.gordiehinds.com

**kurt** · 02-17-2005, 11:00 AM

Thanks Gordie,

Are you saying your new gallery will be in the same building?

I moved your photos in the gallery to your own category under "members' albums". You can still upload to the main gallery if you want, or to your own album.

You can also add subcategories in your album. For instance, you could have one for art, one for fishing, one for a particular trip, types of fish, etc.

**Smiling JOe** · 02-17-2005, 07:34 PM

Congratulations Gordie,
From the moment I fisrt saw your painting, I new you had awesome talent. Your art is something else, and I one day hope to own a Gordie myself. Where is the new gallery which you will open? Is it in Kay Laurant's old house in Grayton?

**angryfishcharters** · 02-18-2005, 04:30 AM

Thank you and yes, it will be located in the very same location as the previous house of art.......although there will be other businesses in the building as well.......real estate agency and an architect I believe.

**kurt** · 02-18-2005, 05:24 AM

Originally Posted by angryfishcharters

Thank you and yes, it will be located in the very same location as the previous house of art.......although there will be other businesses in the building as well.......real estate agency and an architect I believe.

Hmmmm . . . artist, fisherman, architect, realtor . . . are they all you?

**Smiling JOe** · 02-18-2005, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by kurt

Hmmmm . . . artist, fisherman, architect, realtor . . . are they all you?

Sounds like a combo package of Gordie and Lisa.

**kurt** · 02-18-2005, 07:30 AM

Originally Posted by Smiling JOe

Sounds like a combo package of Gordie and Lisa.

It sounds like that but the realtor isn't Lisa. The realtor in the building will have to be careful.

Just kidding - they're friends.

**Lisa_at_the_beach** · 02-19-2005, 12:55 PM

My ears were burning....guess I should check this board more often now that my "better" half has found it!

One of us is TOO busy to read on a daily basis....care to guess which?

:)

L

**kurt** · 02-19-2005, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by Lisa_at_the_beach

My ears were burning....guess I should check this board more often now that my "better" half has found it!

One of us is TOO busy to read on a daily basis....care to guess which?

:)

L

Please PM me with real estate bargains.

**Jdarg** · 11-04-2005, 12:04 PM

I remember the mention that there would be an article on Gordie in the Oct. 2005 issue of Coastal Living magazine- I have ripped that thing apart and can't find anything! Did anyone see it? Did it get moved to another issue? Did someone sabotage my magazine?

**Landlocked** · 11-04-2005, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by angryfishcharters

It's fishing season. "Be the bait, Danny".

What's wrong with lumber? I own two lumber yards.

**Rita** · 11-04-2005, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by jdarg

I remember the mention that there would be an article on Gordie in the Oct. 2005 issue of Coastal Living magazine- I have ripped that thing apart and can't find anything! Did anyone see it? Did it get moved to another issue? Did someone sabotage my magazine?

jdarg - Sept issue, page180 - The Good Life: Art Transplant ENJOY!!

**Jdarg** · 11-04-2005, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by Rita

jdarg - Sept issue, page180 - The Good Life: Art Transplant ENJOY!!

OK- let me go dig it up. Thanks!! I'm a bit behind in my mag reading. Can't imagine where my reading time goes...hmmmmm.

**Mermaid** · 11-04-2005, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by jdarg

OK- let me go dig it up. Thanks!! I'm a bit behind in my mag reading. Can't imagine where my reading time goes...hmmmmm.

Heh heh, I know where it goes!

Sueshore has a magnificent Gordie in her place over at WC. You can see it at the base of the stairs, on the virtual tour. I wouldn't mind owning one myself.

**Jdarg** · 11-04-2005, 01:58 PM

I bought a painting summer 2003- so that's why I wanted the article- to keep with my painting!

**Ocean Lover** · 11-04-2005, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by Mermaid

Heh heh, I know where it goes!

Sueshore has a magnificent Gordie in her place over at WC. You can see it at the base of the stairs, on the virtual tour. I wouldn't mind owning one myself.

SS, are you willing to post a link to your VT? I'd love to see your place and the painting. I bought the issue and it is a great article. We met Lisa on our first trip down. Back then I posted on an AOL board and she was so helpful...I had to stop in and thank her in person.

**Miss Kitty** · 11-04-2005, 03:01 PM

This is WAY too ironic! Jason just delivered and hung our Gordie today! We bought it in Jan. and didn't have time to frame it...Lisa hooked us up with the most terrific framer, Jason Christopher, and he came by and helped me pick out a frame. He didn't think it would be ready until I left, but MIRACLES do happen and it is now even more beautiful than before! (Mermaid...you would love it!)

You can see the Gordie at www.watercolorfloridavacations I think you look at Town Center-Beachside...we are unit 204-4.

BTW...Mermaid you need to go to Bayou Art & Antiques (393-N) when you are here. Just got back and they have a painted wooden MERMAID and MERMAN riding on fish!!! I finally got a Chick Huettel painting to take back to Dallas with me. Happy happy joy joy!

**Jdarg** · 11-04-2005, 03:51 PM

Where can I see Chick Huettel's (sp?) info / pics? Have not heard of him- which of course does not mean a damn thing. I'm usually chasing kids or applying sunscreen to somebody! Shopping is a rare thing these days....

**Mermaid** · 11-04-2005, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by Sueshore

This is WAY too ironic! Jason just delivered and hung our Gordie today! We bought it in Jan. and didn't have time to frame it...Lisa hooked us up with the most terrific framer, Jason Christopher, and he came by and helped me pick out a frame. He didn't think it would be ready until I left, but MIRACLES do happen and it is now even more beautiful than before! (Mermaid...you would love it!)

You can see the Gordie at www.watercolorfloridavacations I think you look at Town Center-Beachside...we are unit 204-4.

BTW...Mermaid you need to go to Bayou Art & Antiques (393-N) when you are here. Just got back and they have a painted wooden MERMAID and MERMAN riding on fish!!! I finally got a Chick Huettel painting to take back to Dallas with me. Happy happy joy joy!

Sueshore, thanks for that excellent tip! I have three mermaids already in the condo--a glass one, a plaque, and a vintage Italian poster, but no MERMANS! I think the dear sweet man might want equal billing for all the sweat equity he's put in our place.

We'll go take a look. (And I still want a Gordie!)

**Johnrudy** · 11-04-2005, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by Mermaid

Heh heh, I know where it goes!

Sueshore has a magnificent Gordie in her place over at WC. You can see it at the base of the stairs, on the virtual tour. I wouldn't mind owning one myself.

I'd love to see the VT of Sueshore's place!

Nevermind... I didn't scroll down far enough!!

**Smiling JOe** · 11-04-2005, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by jdarg

Where can I see Chick Huettel's (sp?) info / pics? Have not heard of him- which of course does not mean a damn thing. I'm usually chasing kids or applying sunscreen to somebody! Shopping is a rare thing these days....

You may have to visit Hogtown Bayou Art & Antiques. I am uncertain as to whether he has a website. He is from Memphis, TN. (Actually, and one of my ex-inlaws were a hot item back in high school.) He occassionally writes a column for the Walton Sun.

**maryc** · 01-19-2010, 03:28 PM

Wow! I did a search for C.H. art and this dated post showed up with someone wanting to know where to find his art. Smith's Antiques has a lot of it. check it out!
Now I'm gonna check out the antiques that were just listed last night :)