Dave Dardis, of Makanda, admires his Grim Reaper sculpture Tuesday at Rainmaker Art Studio in Makanda. This year will be Dardis’ 40th year making and selling metal jewelry and sculptures. Dardis has been preparing for Makanda’s annual Spring Fest, which is set for Saturday and Sunday. He said 5,000-7,000 people typically attend the local art and music festival. Nicole Hester-Daily Egyptian

Photo taken by Nicole Hester of the Daily Egyptian