Day 2291: A dose of inspiration. A big dose!

bare face: ball point pen line drawing

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Click here for Michael Buble, You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine

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In blog # 2285, I mentioned ...

one of my favorite artists, Joanell Connolly.

She had a special event Wednesday ...

 luckily Valerie and I went for a dose of inspiration. 
A big dose!

Such a wonderful concept ...

I took a gazillion photos,  Joanell said I could.
I posted 78 photos of the stellar works on this blog
from 16 books of pure inspiration!
At Joanell's request, I have deleted the photos 
as she was not comfortable with sharing them on this format,
and I never intended to overstep her wishes.

Just know that if you ever get a chance to see 
Joanell's work ... run, don't walk. It is that good!

I bet you wish you had been there? 
To see Joanell's creativity, humor and vision?

Remember, I invited you, here.

Joanell & Valerie

Thank you Joanell! Valerie and I were truly inspired, big time!

Heading home on the 22, we even beat the traffic!

Another great day!

A smile for Saturday ...

Day 2290: Wonky is a good thing?

Erik: ball point pen scribble drawing, collage & digital

or

Erik: ball point pen scribble drawing

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Thursday was day 1 of a 4 week series ...
the classes can be taken one, some or all.

THURSDAYS, NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15 &  29, 2018  10AM - 1PM

Every Thursday enjoy three uninterrupted hours just for you with projects focused on creating unique portraits. Using collage, graphite, acrylic, watercolor, paint markers, ink & more during a relaxed fun class. Each session try out a different techniques and combine as many mediums as you wish. All materials provided.  Ages: 16+. REGISTRATION: $160 the series or $45 per class,

Information or sign up on line, here.

We started the day with some blind contour drawing ...

by Cheryl

demo

Most in the class were uncomfortable with faces, 

so the series of exercises made the transition easier.

 

by Kenshin

by  Connie

by Connie

by Kenshin

by Harriet

by Kenshin

Next week we will be doing faces on postcards & a canvas.

Want to join us and come play?

Thanks so much for stopping by.

A smile for Friday ...

Day 2289: Happy Birthday Aunt Martha!

"Aunt Martha at 18", photo, collage & digital

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Click here for Natalie Cole, This will be ...

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November 1st was Aunt Martha's birthday.

I love this picture of my Mom's second oldest sister, 

Martha, as a high school graduate.

And, this one of three of the families four teachers.

Martha, Pauline & Fern

Originally ten children grew up on the Beatty farm.
Three of the boys died too early.

front: Aunt Fern, Grandpa, Grandma, Mom  back row: Aunt Vonda, Uncle Pete,Aunt Martha, Uncle Les & Aunt Pauline

Aunt Martha dated Uncle Jerry. I remember he smoked a pipe.

Uncle Jerry & Aunt Martha

They were married many years.

Aunt Martha & Uncle Jerry

Uncle Russell, Aunt Fern, Aunt Pauline, Uncle Owen, Aunt Martha, Uncle Jerry, & Grandpa.

Aunt Martha was a master teacher her whole life, 

and later retired, and married Uncle Jewell.

Uncle Jewell & Aunt Martha on the Queen Mary, Long Beach. CA 1973

Aunt Martha was a great lady, teacher, artist

with a wonderful sense of humor.

One of the very best ever, I think.  
I still miss her so.

Aunt Vonda & Aunt Martha, New Years Rose Parade, Pasadena, CA 1976

Happy Birthday Aunt Martha!

For FB Throwback Thursday ...

Edward Scissorhands, Costa Mesa Dojo, 10/31/1998

A smile for Thursday ...

for me ... Aunt Martha & Aunt Vonda