Back from Richard Kamler's art opening with Lucille. She WALKED to the show (3 miles). We gave her a lift home, and that's when Tom noticed her socks/my dress.
Did I mention that Lucille is 92? Her philosophy of life, which she learned from her mom: Major in fun.
Richard Kamler at FOG
I have no sense of direction so imagine my delight when I found this rock on the beach. Can you believe it? A map of San Francisco! I labeled the streets to prove it. Of course I always carry a phone in my pocket, and I ask Siri for directions every few minutes. But sometimes when I over-ask, the charge runs out on my phone. Next time that happens, no problemo, because I've started carrying this rock in my other pocket.
F&G stands for "folded and gathered." In other words, all the pages of a printed book have been gathered up and folded together – but not bound into hard cover yet. Sometimes, if you're lucky, the F&G's come with candy.
We Love You, Rosie was written by Cynthia Rylant and will be released in spring of 2017. I just finished reading Cynthia's High-Rise Private Eyes series (Bunny Brown and Jack Jones) and laughed myself silly.
Coastal Trail 5:42 p.m.
Two small details of a wondrous painting that Anne will show in October as part of the San Francisco Open Studios.
We met Stephen and Barbara at FOG a few weeks ago. Stephen is artist–and guess where he and Barbara live? Two blocks away from us. One of those crazy, delightful meetings that happen once in a while.
Barbara's letter-opener
I bought one of Stephen's necklaces, and after we left we hit the beach for our evening walk. When I got back home, I emptied my pockets – the necklace is like a piece of beach glass from Mars!
For a nautical look rooted in practicality: a jaunty bracelet of dyed, twisted filament – casual or dress up. $240.00
Feel as if a bit of salty air is blowing fresh life into that little black dress with this elegant seaweed stole. $800.00
This class is all about painting a series of something. I'm working on a series of 25 birds. The paintings are a 25th wedding anniversary gift for two good friends of ours who are hopeless birders. The only problem is that by the time my paintings are finished it will be their 30th wedding anniversary and then I'll have to do five more – and by the time I'm through with those, it will be their 40th.
Everyone's paintings are so different, and so interesting.
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It's been a good week but I haven't taken many pictures. I did take the one above though! I don't think I've ever shown you the website I designed for FOG. I love this extraordinary little gallery owned by my friend Anne.
Lunch time: takeout from Greens – this is our view! photo: Cricket
Cricket worked on three paintings. It's her turn for a critique.
I loved this one.
She's only trying to help me. (That's our wonderful teacher, Mel Prest.)
I got a good start.
Is it clear where my priorities lie?
The pier at Vicente Street
Gregory Vernitsky giving his Artist Talk at FOG
"When I'm working on a piece of sculpture, I have to have fun."
An exceptional snack table.
Taking a break with the dogs.
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