Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008
Scottsdale Doggies!
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I've never seen such pampered pups as I have here in Arizona! They are dressed better than most people! Sometimes their outfits actually match their "Mommy's"! All have jeweled collars and ribbons in their very neatly combed hair (fur?). Today I saw a couple of pooches being pushed around in a stroller! I couldn't resist snapping a photo. Is it me, or did these little doggies actually pose for the camera???
Sunday, February 24, 2008
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Sculptor Gedion
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This is one of my favorite sculpture artists at the show. Gedion Nyanhongo is from Africa and he does these incredible massive sculptures made from rock that he imports from his family's quarry in Zimbabwe. All day I can hear his rythmic hammering as he chisles away the forms only he can see. He always has a ready smile and warm hug for everyone here at the show.
Artists for Artists
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Friday, February 22, 2008
Budding Artists!
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Sunday, February 10, 2008
Painting at the Show
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Saturday, February 9, 2008
New Collector
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Friday, February 8, 2008
"Vineyard Gold" revised
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Thursday, February 7, 2008
Friday, February 1, 2008
Closure
Now that you know the whole story behind the "Tuscan Meadow" commission, this is the last email I got from Karla. It is one of the sweetest emails I have ever received from a collector. In the subject box, she wrote "No Words". Here is a bit of that email:
Darling Beautiful Petite Jennifer Vranes ~
I feel somewhat intoxicated with joy as I write to you to let you know our painting is here safe and sound standing on its wall with more beauty and glory than I could ever ever speak. What a fool I was to doubt I was to receive THAT particular piece. The fire roars in the field against the dark wood wall. Oh my. I know I'm in a surreal state because I'm not even using exclamation marks. That is soooo not me. Your words on the back brought warm refreshing tears to my eyes. When I look at this 2160" it makes me feel like there is hope and better days ahead for us. Oh Jen. I wouldn't have traded the flight down to meet you and to come to my senses and choose this one for anything. Know that you do now and always will hold a very precious place in our hearts.
Blessings and much love from the two of us XOXO Karla & Jeff
Darling Beautiful Petite Jennifer Vranes ~
I feel somewhat intoxicated with joy as I write to you to let you know our painting is here safe and sound standing on its wall with more beauty and glory than I could ever ever speak. What a fool I was to doubt I was to receive THAT particular piece. The fire roars in the field against the dark wood wall. Oh my. I know I'm in a surreal state because I'm not even using exclamation marks. That is soooo not me. Your words on the back brought warm refreshing tears to my eyes. When I look at this 2160" it makes me feel like there is hope and better days ahead for us. Oh Jen. I wouldn't have traded the flight down to meet you and to come to my senses and choose this one for anything. Know that you do now and always will hold a very precious place in our hearts.
Blessings and much love from the two of us XOXO Karla & Jeff