Hello Dear Art Lover
Is it really?
Can YOU tell me how this happens? I swear that every year, the Christmas holidays are coming along faster and faster. Although, I can still remember being a kid and how slowly the days went by. You might imagine how challenging it must have been for my Mom and Dad to try to keep the excitement at a tolerable level with 8 ( yes..there were 8 of us) kids. There wasn't a lot of money in our home and I really don't know how they managed to make sure we all had something under the tree. The memory of sneakily trying to find the place where Mom hid the presents is still vivid. Now, I can't even remember where I've hidden gifts I've purchased.
Last week's newsletter elicited quite a few responses. It was gratifying to receive sightings from Patty from her walks. Birds right in her hand.
Ruth has commented that I could be the Imaginary Menagerie Manager. (say that fast!)
Lorrie reminded me about the 'Uninvited: Canadian Women Artists in the Modern Moment' show at the McMichael. We're going next week and I'll give you a report.
Kim sent her invite for her show which I attach here. Her group of artists, The PORD Shave painted together for years. In fact, when I decided to get back into this art gig, Kim was the teacher. That's how the Paint Chicks were born.
One of the fascinating activities in Rob Walker's book 'The Art of Noticing' that got my attention was on page 190. He's talking about a short film by John Smith, called 'The Girl Chewing Gum' It's 'an impressive display of considered observation' I was completely drawn in, but then I'm the kind of person who likes to look in people's windows. Just type the name into your search and you'll find it easily.
So....what have you been noticing this week? On a walk this week, I was so intent on looking for sticks lying on the ground (don't ask) that I almost stepped on a cardinal...honestly.
Today I'm attaching invites for 2 shows that I hope you can make. One is for the PORDS on Sat Dec 4, and the other is my open studio holiday art show the following day, Dec 5. Please come by for a visit. I hope I can recognize you under the mask.
Thanks so much for all the lovely comments. I appreciate your friendship.
YOUR HOME + YOUR STYLE + MY ART
ROCK ON
Gail
