Hello Dear Art Lover
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This letter was practically complete when I got the exciting news.
I am delighted to let you know that Joanna Williams with her Cave and Crown line will be showing her wares at my Holiday Open House Art Show. Joanna is my lovely daughter and mother of Fox and Theo.
She opened her business with the birth of her first son, and designs and creates everything in her home studio. All her items are lovingly handcrafted, from macrame to luxurious blankets and accessories for your personal sanctuary. Your'e sure to find something for that special person on your gift list.
Please join us on Dec 5, 11am - 4pm at my studio at 7 Labatt Ave. I am so lucky to have the beautiful space of the atrium again this year. Nancy Bennett's art will be on the walls as well. She is having her party the day before on Dec 4. You'll also be able to see the gigantic painting that my nephew, Bill and I have completed. There will also be prints available and coasters to add to your gift list.
This past week Fox and Theo and I went down to the Leslie street spit to see what we could see. They hate walking on the path, so we always find a hidden trail. You'll never guess what happened! Our helicopter crashed and we went around collecting pieces to see if we could put it back together. Forget the bird watcher who introduced us to a mockingbird. We were on a secret mission.
I'm reminded of this because Ron Walker in his book 'The Art of Noticing' talks about how children can makes games of any situation. Even in a big box store. The next time you go to one, maybe you can go on a secret mission to discover the most absurd thing they sell or the most useless or the most beautiful. Make it up. It will surely make your errand a little more interesting. I'd love to hear what you discover on your own secret mission..not impossible.
Today I'm adding a work in progress. I was cleaning my basement and came across some old life drawings that are about 50 years old. When I was a student radiation therapist, I took life drawing at night school. I've decided to see how I can integrate these old life drawings into my current style. A new series is taking form.
Once again, I sincerely thank you for your support.
Rock on,
Gail
