Lynne Sward's Make & Take Collage workshop is beginning! I'll check back in after the "show"!

Friday Morning Drawing group at 24th Street in Virginia Beach. 

New Jersey Visitors

Mary Moore and her husband Harry stopped by Studio 116 today. This delightful couple, originally from NJ, then KS, and now NJ again, shared their stories about their family involvement during Prohibition when the dairy farm was not as prolific as Grandpa's still! Thanking us for sharing a "little slice of Southern hospitality", we also thank the Moores for the wonderful fellowship they brought to our day!

It's National Poetry Month! Come write your own on the Selden Arcade's board. (note: the lines pictured aren't mine!)

" 'ello, I wish to register a complaint."

Today is International Monty Python Day. Since I just installed my mobile blogger I will officially test it in honor of this highly creative group who has shared their demented humour to the delight of so many.
"Sorry, we're closing for lunch."

Melbourne - Our Home on the Bay: Australian Impressionists

My cousin Leon recently wrote that he wanted to introduce me to some Australian artists. I was thrilled at the vision of having a true Australian picnic with Thai takeaway, some lively conversation, and lots of red Aussie wine. However, the introductions were to include Impressionists from the late 19th century, who incredibly painted on the beach next to another cousin's home in Mentone.

So while dreams of sharing a few gallery exhibitions with family friends fade, I was very pleased to expand my knowledge of the arts from Down Under. Leon, I am still very interested to any introductions that include "live" artists from Melbs, Oz, or Paris!

Melbourne - Our Home on the Bay: Australian Impressionists