Back from the winter hiatus: Kate's Studio visit

What a lovely return from what seemed like a very long break.
Thank you so much to Kate and Tom for feeding us your cheesey delicacies. Mazeltov on the new cohabitation, space expansion and exciting changes in all phases of your collective moons, planets, and stars. We are so happy for you both.
It was so nice to go around the circle and catch up with everyone present.
We missed you Clinton and Peggy!

First let me apologize for waiting so long to get this down in writing. I've had my head in a cloud of art making and have been living on the vapors of my own thoughts. Plus we have a new, big TV and it's been rainy and cozy.

It was so nice to finally be able to see Kate's work together in her studio and her low-tech old-school slide show. The presentation was lovely, cohesive and thoughtful. I know that I enjoyed seeing the scope of your work, including the multi-media pieces, drawing and paintings. I have such a kinship for people working with narrative. Your latest pieces really stayed with me. I was particularly drawn to the freedom that was coming out of the doll pieces (sorry, I forgot her name, Flora?) I liked going in and out of focus with her. I also enjoyed the loving way that your animals were rendered. There was something very strong and free in the way that you brought them to life.
I hope you got what you needed and that the winds were blown into your proverbial sails! So looking forward to seeing what comes next!

Happy Anniversay Art Salon!

Congratulations to all of us. The Art Salon turned one on October 30th!
Thank you to everyone for being such wonderful members of our group. We've had a truly successful year. I am so happy that not only are we still together, but still thriving, curious, caring and excited to get together. And we still haven't seen everyone's work.
As this year unfolds, we will finally get a chance to know what we all do. We'll all have had a turn to open our studios. This will be an interesting chance to see how the Salon may transform. Perhaps we'll want to expand the kinds of meeting that we have. Add a few new members. Try out an occasional reading list. Or not. Right now, I am so happy. I love knowing that I can count on a good dialogue. I look forward to each and every meeting. Craig and I are always reflecting on what a wealth of talent we have in this group. It's a safety net and a source of inspiration. A place of accountability and continuity.
We were recently speaking to the former curator of Barnsdall Art Park and were telling him about our Salon. He said that we were fortunate (and I interject smart here) to have this. LA is an incredible place with talent and opportunities, but such a desert for community. It's great to have each other. I love seeing your work, sharing information and knowing that there are others out there that I can learn from, share ideas with and consume cheese and hummus with every few weeks. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!
Phoebe

Peggy Reavey, Now & Anne

Peggy,
Thank you so much for hosting such a wonderful Salon last weekend. I know that I had been eagerly looking forward to running my mental fingertips through the narratives of your paintings. How lovely to finally see the work in person.
Can I admit that I have never read the Diary of Anne Frank? Although, I have been to her house. The book wil be arriving in a few days in the mail. It's been on my list.
Your work was enchanting, engaging, disturbing, perplexing and delightful. I hope that you got what you needed through the feedback of the group. I really enjoyed taking the time to really discuss the work. It was nice to be able to discuss it both formally and conceptually. Your image of Anne as a bride stays with me and I love it. The project of re-writing history seems so right for you. I think it's an interesting reflection of your nature and your ability.
I wonder how many of us vacillated with the idea of becoming a writers. I know that I have since childhood, but love that I can combine the two in art.
I am so glad that you are in our group. I enjoy your strong voice and you unique work.

Artist's residencies

If anyone is interested in learning more about residencies, grants, fellowships for artists, writers and composers, here is a link to the website:
Mira's List
You can also subscribe to it and get regular updates. I did, it was very easy. Please let us know if you learn of anything fabulous. Paris, perhaps.
However, Rome would be nice.

New and Updated websites

Please visit these new websites.
Zelda Zinn
Newly created using Big Black Bag.

Cherie Sinnen
Handcrafted by Cherie in the comfort of her own brain.

Craig Stanman
You've never seen Craig's work. Here it is! When you open a gallery, make sure you click on "slideshow".

Directions to Gallery 478

Gallery 478, 7th Street, San Pedro.

Directions: To get to the Gallery just take 110 south until it ends at Gaffey Street. Take a left on Gaffey. Take a left on 7th. The Gallery is on the left just past Pacific Avenue. Free meter parking on Sunday.

Peggy's upcoming gallery visit