Thank you dear Kc for the two absolutely delicious fruit tarts that disappeared way too quickly!
I loved the birthday candle!
Earlier in the month we worked on Wisteria and found a new way of expressing it as well. Know the rules....then throw them out! Picasso would be proud!
The Magnolia's are blooming now and so sublime they're inspirational. Perfect subject for the class at the Huntington and especially because we had Sakura Poster White.
The second Wednesday of each month is devoted to studying Eastern Landscape in the studio. It's fascinating to see the world in a completely different light, learning about centuries old ways of expressing nature. I'm so proud of Tony and always love seeing his work completed and framed. Bravo!
LA Opera's production of La Traviata was sublime. True art in so many forms, Art Deco set design by Marta Domingo, flapper costumes and of course the amazing singers. Soprano Adela Zaharia was magnificent asVioletta.
Great fun seeing Valerie at The Spotlight Awards at Disney Hall.
In the garden for treats and cocktails pre performance.
The Spotlight is a scholarship program empowering students by emphasizing preparation, courage, critical thinking and perseverance. Categories are in acting, ballet, classical and non classical instrumental, voice, jazz and non classical dance and voice.
After the performances and awards, supporters were treated to a wonderful dinner.
Parvin has elevated the art of dining.
Dinner at Tom Backer's, bon vivant man about town and knower of all things art related with Maggie. Here they are with Don Bachardy's portrait of Tom.
Followed by a business lunch with publisher Benjamin Darling from Laughing Elephant...Subject? My next book!
Happy Days by Samuel Beckett at the Mark Taper was not so happy so no more will be said except that Diane Wiest was amazing.
Marsha Ramos, former Burbank mayor, is my template for doing good and I honestly don't know how on earth she can be involved with as many organizations as she is and all with aplomb. It was delightful seeing her and Councilman and former mayor, amazing Bob Frutos, at the opening party for SKINBLVD an all inclusive beauty spa.
One could say this is also an art form.
Stephanie you could not be cuter. I'll take a Selfie with you any day!
It's special fun going to LACMA after it closes.
Dinner first at Roy's and then a special lecture by Insoo Chu on 'The Faces of Korea Calligraphy'.
This was in conjunction with the current exhibition 'Beyond Line: The Art of Korean Writing'.
If you're even remotely interested in modern art, you'll be enthralled by John Seed's first hand account in his latest book 'My Art World' available on Amazon.
This may not be art but it sure is adorable.
May you always find joy!
