Day 1573: So much for ... "I am just going to look!"

Clara confused, collage, watercolor, photos & digital

Late Sunday morning artist/friend Linda & I went to the ...

Janet Seward Annual Home Show of

Ethnic Jewelry &Artifacts from around the world.
Nov. 12 & 13, 2016

I first met Janet at a terrific local sale mentioned here.
A talented jeweler, former potter, tour guide & lecturer.

As is often the case, I said I am just going to look!

Here's what I saw as we explored her lovely home & garden  ...

metal headpiece

for a relaxed showing of  ...

 
artifacts & crafts. ...

 fabrics ...

 and jewelry.

 

a barber box, India

                 Janet will speak at the Bowers Museum of Art  
                 on Feb. 25  at 10 a.m. on "The Jewelry of India".
                   She will show slides depicting both ancient 
                    & contemporary jewelry, as it is worn now.

Also her collection of Indian jewelry and textiles 

will be shown at the lecture.

Sponsored by the Orange County Bead Society.

                                                                                                                  

92 degrees, Santa Ana, CA

Jeff, Chris, Joanne, Scott, Jim & Jess

Jeff Hutton & Chris Stockdale joined us from Canada!

A smile for Tuesday ...

Day1523: How to spend a glorious Saturday morning!

"koi pond", Iphoto

As a retiree on a limited budget, I have cut out some frills.

But I still take the OC Register Wednesday thru Sunday.

I had already torn out this little blurb in the local section,

but reading this article by Susan Christian Goulding ...

sealed the deal. (article here)

People have asked me how I know of events that I feature here?

I guess I just stay open-eared & when it rings a bell, I go ...

usually on short notice, so alone.

Patrick Crabb, local legend & retired  SA College Professor, 
along with 6 hand picked artists, have a sale.

Hold on to your hats, look what I saw ...

Inside a large yard with  44 years of lush landscaping ...

wonderful ceramics, jewelry, glass, basketry & more ...

Peggy Wiedemann's fabulous sculptural basketry!

I apologize that I didn't get pictures of Janet Seward's 

beautiful jewelry, except for my new earrings.

We talked so much I forgot & was so taken with her great face!

Patrick & wife Vickie generously opened their home 

for a self-guided tour of his extensive collection of ceramics 

& amazing art & antiquities from over the years.

I am so glad I read the paper & will be first in line next year!

When I go to sales, I always tell myself ...

that I am there to look, be inspired, not to buy.

So you want to see what my lack of will power bought?

1 cool pot, 4 views ...

I seat-belted it on the 2 mile drive home, 

then carried it like a baby .. to it's new place of honor.

Can you blame me? 

A glorious Saturday morning indeed!

A smile for Monday ...

Day 391: Laguna adventure ...

Today continues yesterday's Laguna adventure ...

at ...

we enjoyed the beautiful local scenery ...

artwork at ... 

Oil by Mary McKay

and some cards by collage artist, Agnes Copeland ...

Then we went on to the ...

At the Sawdust we met Victoria Burnett! Lucky us. 

Every so often, you meet someone you like, instantly!

Victoria was hosting the Dazzle booth at Art-A-Fair ...

which seemed totally appropriate!

We talked and exchanged cards, and Marsha & I agreed ...

she was one of the highlights of the day.

Turns out Victoria is a nationally ... 

even internationally renowned storyteller!

A teacher, librarian, singer and performer who tells dynamic 

and lyrical multicultural stories, combining music and drama

with her own sense of playfulness, thus appealing to all ages.

She has performed all over the world, and will be featured

at October's National Storytelling Network in Tennessee.

See her at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in this video ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52Ez9XwEJNk

 ...  unique displays, variety and ambiance.

And a great lunch ...

For 15 years, I have visited  artist, Shamus Koch ... 

“Shamus” Koch is a self-defined “sculptor of found objects”. Using his innate creative vision and his well honed welding skills, Shamus turns junkyard scraps into whimsical yet elegant works of art. His creations are a magical combination of organic elements and geometric patterns that will delight any art lover. I have been collecting his work over the years and they are my favorite things! And, I am in line to take a welding class with him in 2014!

every piece individually handcrafted ... 

all recycled, creative and unique.

A five hour adventure with a good friend.

Loved every minute!