Monday, July 26, 2010

Truffles

If some of you have been wondering if this blog has a mascot or not, I'm very pleased to report that it does! It is my teddy bear hamster, frequently referred to as "my hammie". This particular hammie is not only gorgeous and sweet-natured but he also represents the very best of artful hamster living - he eats his cucumbers and broccoli sprouts along with his fortune cookies and Häagen-Dazs vanilla bean ice cream. He particularly loves cannolis and discerningly rejects pickles.

Truffles, blog mascot


Thursday, July 22, 2010

Art Fair - Day Two

Because the weather was relatively pleasant today, I was able to cover a lot of ground.  Art Fair, for me, wouldn't be the same without a visit to see the fine art bronze castings of one of my favorite artists, Jim Budish.  As is the case many years, his son cheerfully manned the booth.


There are many variations of Chauncey and I love them all but Chauncey Blowing in the Wind is particularly whimsical.


I also really like  Moose.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Ann Arbor Art Fair!

One might think that the few days preceding this event always seems to be accompanied by the sound of thunder.  It's just the collective groans of those who view it with dread or disdain - nothing much to worry about.  It's likely that there will also be some resigned but civilized sighing - pay no attention to that either.

I, however, am one of those who loves the art fair(s) so today I'm thrilled that this version of commercial chaos has commenced.  Now, talk to me about the tumult and turmoil of the football season, and then I can be counted as one of the grumblies, but this week I'm delighted.  As tradition would have it, the weather is way too uncomfortable to make enjoyment of the fairs an easy pleasure so I intend to make several excursions so I can browse unhurriedly.

Wrapped in Love

I was catching up with a friend who hasn't attended since her solo excursion in 2002.  She is an artist herself of great warmth who could undoubtedly appreciate technique and form in a much more informed way than I can so she is going to get updates from the field, so to speak.

 Halo of Love

Who was the first artist I had the honor of meeting this year?  He was an absolute charmer - Terry Ferguson of Stone Carvina.


More fun and more exploring and hopefully
better weather and another update tomorrow!