Autumn's bounty

from our plum tree, originally uploaded by artstreamstudios.

Hello all - a little breather from all these interviews... life has been so full and wonderfully healthy here at chez artstream and we are thankful. The weather has been pretty seasonably lovely and the trees are turning a riot shade of cadmiums.
I am buried in work of all sorts which of course makes me happy - a full roster of students who are all amazing from youngest to oldest. The gallery is full of color too with two shows of diverse and eye popping art.

So, just a little garden shot for now of our tiny plums from our two plum trees. It's their first year to fruit and we were just thrilled! Endless sunshine here with a slight breeze makes for an absolutely perfect Thursday.

Pixie Campbell :: artist interview

Today we have Pixie Campbell on board for our latest edition of artist interviews from the Vision of Squam show. She was good enough to send us over some of her photographs too of her work. So without further ado - here's Pixie!

1. What is your earliest memory of art making?
My earliest GREAT memory is of using pastels in second grade to create two
owls on a branch. I loved using something other than crayons to create
with.

2. What is your medium of choice?
I love acrylic paints, plain old graphite pencils and oil pastels. I like
to mix many mediums :)

3. What are your greatest inspirations for your work?
color. Color. COLOR. and nature.

4. What is playing in rotation these days while you are working?
Believe it or not, I prefer to work in silence. It's so rare here! Ben
Harper gets a spin when I'm not deep in problem-solving thought. And Jack
Johnson of any kind. I like sexy man music!

5. What does a good art making day look like for you?
A good art making day (or night, in my case) begins with a somewhat
organized studio- not a must, but it improves my confidence about what I
think I can get done. I like to start and finish a piece in one sitting,
and I will often work half the night to complete it-so having a chunk of
time is key. Not being interrupted by fussy little elves who refuse to
sleep makes for better art making! Sometimes cookies aid me, as well. You
know, just the right kind. Sweets are my muses! Feeling generally inspired
and carrying an idea about what I'd like to make almost always results in
a great session.

6. Who are your favorite artists - living and dead?
My very favorite dead artist is probably Picasso. I think I may have been
his pet in a past life or something. I'm just drawn to him, arrogance and
all. But I also love Frida Kahlo, simply for how raw she seemed to be.
My favorite living artist at the moment is Bernadette Watts because her
style (from 20 odd years ago) is so rough and expressive, while being
juxtaposed in classic stories. She sort of de-fluffs the typical approach
to illustrating fairytales, which I really respond to. I also love Sarah
Fanelli's work. I have many of their books strewn about my studio like
partners on my journey with me! There are so many artists whose work we
now have access to that are beyond my own vocabulary, I can hardly touch
this question :)


7. Greatest advice given to you which you would like to pass along?
I have held onto so many gems.... but regarding art, I think that I'd like
to recommend borrowing courage if you lack the amount you need to get
started. You can always pay it back later :)

Thanks so much Pixie for being part of the Vision of Squam artist interviews!

Naoko :: sweet notecards in a beauty of a box

Here is a little about the Brooklyn based artist: Since Naoko was little, she has been fascinated with creating things on used paper. After long experiments with paper and inks, she established a way to draw on used paper bags without losing their color and texture. Her "brown paper bag collection" combines the rebirth of something old into new, creating images that project the beauty of life. 

These little notes are simply beautiful with a nature theme, recycled papers  and the bonus for me (as a confirmed container addict) is the re-useable box. It's adorable! I think it would be perfect for the wayward hair ties which seem to fly all over our home. And of course the bird motif fits my constant craving for all things avian!  Find them here at teNeues Publishing!

Kristina Gill :: eyecandy with goodness

If you missed my post about the fabulous Kristina Gill earlier this spring, you should definitely pay attention THIS time and visit her beautiful new site! Kristina is one heck of a photographer as well as a cook and foodie deluxe who can write circles around most and do it in several languages. When we first met, my German in-laws were amazed how well she spoke German, without accent, coming from Italy. Of course that made us chuckle as she is from the States - albeit living in Rome. But I digress. 

It's all about apples right now, isn't it, right here in New England and that brings me back to last year when Kristina asked for a special recipe for her column over at design sponge called In the Kitchen With. I sent her my Apple, Cheese and Onion tart recipe adapted from something I had years ago in the Lakes District in England in a tiny restaurant in Kendal called The Moon.  It has been a staple in the fall repertoire of menus ever since. 

Kristina took some beautiful shots of the recipe in stages which are the feature at her site. Go take a look and drool at them, then follow the recipe at the end and eat it up! It's always good. 

Wendy Cook :: Artist Interview

wendy cook self portrait 

I am thrilled today to share Wendy Cook's answers to my questions for the artist interviews I have been running here this month. I love her quirky photographs and was so pleased to see her participate in our Vision of Squam exhibition. Here are her pieces in the show over at our shop.  Without further delay - here are her answers and a peek into her studio space! Thank you so much Wendy!

1. What is your earliest memory of art making?

I was in second grade. I used to carry a tiny spiral note pad and draw cartoon characters and give them to kids. It was also around that time when I created my first book. I still have it, 

LOL, photos above.  I've gotten better at it....see here -  and more here - 

2. What is your medium of choice?

I don't like to limit myself, but I love photography and book arts.
In truth, I need to make something, anything, with my hands every day - I need this in order to live, like air.

3. What are your greatest inspirations for your work?

My son who reminds me that everything is wondrous.

4. What is playing in rotation these days while you are working?

Amy Steinberg, Rodrigo Y Gabriela, Joanna Newsom, Regina Spektor, The Accidental, Bjork

5. What is a good art making day look like for you?

Like today but even better.

6. Who are your favorite artists - living and dead?

Wayne Theibaud, Francesco Clemente, Alex Katz, David Byrne, Loretta Lux, Andy Goldsworthy, Camilla Engman, Nina Bagley, Penelope Dullaghan (many, many many)

7. Greatest advice given to you which you would like to pass along?

"See what you can make with this...."

Jenica McKenzie :: artist interview

jenica hard at work
Today's interview is with Jenica McKenzie - a member of the Vision of Squam Show and participant in the 2008 SAW -(and was in my painting class!). She answers some questions and sent along some lovely photos of her inspiration and her own artwork too! Her work can be found in our shop and her etsy shop as well as her own website!

What was your first memory of art making?

unfortunately my earliest memory of art making was in a first grade class, i was reprimanded for playing with clay when i was supposed to be working on something else. i've used this memory to remind me that children should be allowed to play and explore!

What are your favorite materials and medium?

i am a self admitted paper whore, i love to touch and smell it! i have collected boxes worth of different types, weights, colors, and textures. this in combination with my mediums of choice-- acrylic paint and elmers glue-- create bliss unmeasured for my heart.

Who are and what are your greatest inspirations?

my children are my greatest inspirations and consequently some of my favorite artists. they move freely with their art never feeling like they don't measure up, never afraid to get messy and create something beautiful, never allowing someone else's expectations to hold them down. i'm inspired by their mantra: it's ok to get messy! and as i move forward with my art they burst with pride for me and it in turn inspires them to create something new. perfect synergy. i am inspired by artists that allow their whole soul to be shown, thus i'm a sucker for dancers as well.

What's playing in rotation in your studio?

my playlist for creating art is sure to include: the bird and the bee, incubus, ingrid michaelson, radiohead, muse, beck, cake, ben harper, adele, and priscilla ahn.

What does a good art day look like to you?

i'm an extreme extrovert, so a good art making day is in the company of others. this is why i created RAW: Random Art Workshops, to connect and inspire artists. i love the idea of encouraging one another towards success and learning techniques from each other. but i also need to create art in the quiet night time moments of solitude; crank some music and let the paint flow.

Finally, best advice you have been given that you would like to pass on?

greatest advice i've ever been given? to realize that we as humans are made to create, it's part of our nature. so don't dismiss it, don't push it aside, just go with the flow and get messy!

Thanks so much  Jenica for your beautiful insight!

Giveaway! over at Pikaland and a little sale!

The lovely Amy over at the fun and fabulous Pikaland is hosting a painting giveaway of mine - part of my 6x6 original painting series, the little bird called "Wanting" is being given away! Hop right over and leave a comment to before the 22nd to be part of the drawing. Also to celebrate my Etsy shop's 200th sale I am giving everyone a 20% discount on all my items up until October 1st. Just mention artesprit in the message to seller's box and I will discount your item by 20% ! Time to start shopping.... 

Amanda Woodward :: artist interview

The uber beautiful and talented Amanda Woodward!

Today I have the greatest pleasure of welcoming Amanda Woodward to the Artist Interview spotlight. Her work for the Vision of Squam Show pays homage to the class she took with the ever amazing Penelope Dullaghan ... ah to lie on one's back and look up at a mobile, in the out-of-doors! Amanda's work can be found at Woodward Design firm which she owns with her husband and friend as well as her own portfolio. She is also a champion knitter and has an upcoming show here at artstream along with Melanie Wilson and Mike Lewis in Oct/Nov. Stay tuned for more Squam goodness in the interview dept this week!

Now on to the interview:

1. What is your earliest memory of art making?
I do recall sitting on the chocolate brown shag carpet in my parents living room and drawing pictures from a children's television show with mom. It wasn't Bob Ross, but something like that.

2. What is your medium of choice?
For gallery and personal stuff, I work on canvas with acrylic, glaze and india ink. For commercial illustration work, I work in pencil or ink and do the colouring on the computer with the wacom.

3. What are your greatest inspirations for your work?
Life. I know this is a common answer but truly, my life is a huge inspiration. The relationships I engage in, new experiences, travel adventures, even the small and seemingly insignificant moments, it all informs my work. I often find that those small things, like growing tomato plants, feeling sand between the toes, laughing, loving... are the elements I want to share with people through my paintings.

4. What is playing in rotation these days while you are working?
I work in a studio environment with my husband and another designer, Kristin. We run a graphic design firm out of our house, Woodward Design. We have an imac completely devoted to music and photo taking! Currently we're listing to alot of Joel Plaskett, Neko Case, Pieta Brown, Fleet Foxes, Josh Ritter, Frank Sinatra & Elvis Presley.

5. What is a good art making day look like for you?
Getting up in the morning, drinking coffee, eating fruit and getting to work. No graphic design or client distractions and hours of painting or drawing. Eight hours at least! Maybe a good lunch at the cafe down the block or a chai latte break in the afternoon. Ending the day with time in the kitchen to make a yummy supper and perhaps a glass of red wine. I realize now that I am talking more about food than art...

6. Who are your favorite artists - living and dead
This list is always changing but currently I am loving Lynda Barry, Tove Jasson, Toulouse-Lautrec, Katherine Dunn, Natasha Rosenberg, Dan May, Maddalena Gerli...

7. Greatest advice given to you which you would like to pass along?
Its important to dream big but also recognize that being an artist takes plain old hard work. I can't even count the amount of times that I have tried to rationalize an excuse or distraction that prevents me from drawing or painting. At the end of the day, we need to step up and produce something, anything. Make time to play... and don't take yourself too seriously ;)

Mati Rose McDonough Whale-of-A-Time

Mati-Rose-McDonough-Whale-of-A-Time, originally uploaded by artstreamstudios.

Opening tonight! Busy day, extra photos to take now that we have done a little cleaning up! A few little paint spots to touch up and wine bottles to open, and tidbits to prepare and then we will be ready!
Drop by if you can to see the two shows - the gallery is full of beautiful things...and we'll have a whale of a TIME!

Kelly Barton :: artist interview

Kelly Barton was kind enough to answer a few probing questions to continue this  week's blog fest of artist interviews! Kelly is participating in our Vision of Squam exhibit and is one peachy cheeky gal. Her work on display can be seen here, if you can't come in for the opening tomorrow! Read on to learn more about Kelly and then go off to visit her here or here or here!

 

1. What is your earliest memory of art making? 

when i was really tiny, i would watch my mom draw out dr. seuss-esk blooms while talking on the phone. i dig dr. seuss.... and of course then i would try to replicate hers with my broken crayons from the old ice cream tub. i would get lost in daydreams just watching her hands move across the paper. i am a lefty, so i always would have pencil all over the side of my hand, but with crayons - it was even better, the side of my hand acted as a blending tool - an early life lesson in art technique!

2. What is your medium of choice? 

acrylics and found papers and little objects. but i really dig encaustics and hope that i can soon find time to give those a whirl. i have also started making baubles. i love getting to use vintage pieces and make them new. but the best is a my little collaboration with liz lamoreux. my art prints with her hand stamped charms.  so much fun!

3. What are your greatest inspirations for your work? 

my nutty mind of course. growing up girl is enough inspiration for anyone. 5th grade alone could be a whole series!

4. What is playing in rotation these days while you are working?

 if you are talking music....my ben harper, little dave matthews. just discovered paolo nutini and bernard fanning, ingrid michaelson, jonatha and a ton of old rock. i was meant to go to woodstock.

5. What is a good art making day look like for you? 

Are you kidding? any day that i am productive is a good day. i would just dive in and allow my mind to go and love seeing what pieces were there when i was done.

6. Who are your favorite artists - living and dead.

I feel really connected to jesse reno. i really love jessica gonacha-swift, michelle maule and of course frida. i have a pretty eclectic eye and i am always finding new artists who really blow me away. and of course my squammies. the talent and goodness there, you have to dig that! i also have to say that early on, i found swirly, penelope

and mati and my two liz's -  they have been so kind and helpful in my journey.

7. Greatest advice given to you which you would like to pass along? 

aren't you are the brave one asking me for advice, but as an artist looking for her place - i would tell any artist who searching for their's - you are there, it is yours, embrace that - you own it. we tend to compare ourselves to what everyone else is doing - don't, that is wasted energy. and we all need our energy to move forward. so do that - it is a much prettier picture. [ i am still working on that!]

Thank you so much Kelly for kicking off the Vision of Squam interviews! 

 

Abigail Halpin ::Business Cards

Business Cards, originally uploaded by HeyAbigail.

Had to share Abigail's really beautiful handmade business cards I saw over at her flickr. So pretty and so handmade with a flair. But that's Abigail! Here is some of her work which we have at the gallery... and don't miss her blog - it is enchanting too!

Albina McPhail :: artist interview

Strange Candy by Albina McPhail

Jumping in with the other half of "Beautiful Nature" is our second interview of the day with Albina McPhail. Albina has been showing with us here at artstream for a few years and her work always impresses me and those who come in our doors. Albina can be found all over the web at her shop, her blog and her site as well as our gallery shop!

1.What is your earliest memory of art making?

My earliest memory of art making is a bit fuzzy as it goes back to when I was about three years old. I remember bits and pieces of it, and my family supplemented the rest of the story: my parents have painted their living room, and the clean expanse of white space was just too much for me, a siren song – I found a pencil and went at it. In no time at all the entire span of the room was decorated at the tree year-old height with houses, trees, stick people with big hair…and they were all upside down. My parents, noting my absence and the fact that I was suspiciously quiet, found me in the act of creation. I remember not understanding why I was in trouble. I also remember that a few days later my parents presented me with a large quantity of sketchbooks and pencils.

2. What is your medium of choice?

I think that in the absence of paper, canvas, brushes, paint etc. I would be looking for a stick to scratch designs in the dirt, or mixing mud with my own hands to paint cave walls! For practical reasons I am working mostly with acrylic paints right now. They are a “base” for much of my artwork at the moment, but since I enjoy blurring the line between painting and drawing, I also use mediums that normally reserved for drawing – ink, pencils, conte crayons. In the end my artwork is a “mixed media” experience.

3. What are your greatest inspirations for your work?

Nature, travel experiences, and written word are my holy trinity of endless inspiration. I hear that people sometime have trouble with ideas and concepts – what should I paint? My biggest problem is trying to narrow it down in another direction – what should I NOT paint? Nature is always my go-to source. Human body or simple seedpods, all are expressions of amazing diversity of nature. There is such an abundance of beauty, such elegance, sometime restraint and sometime over-the-top riot of excess found in nature… you can draw on it indefinitely.

4. What is playing in rotation these days while you are working?

A Fine Frenzy, Nina Simone, Muse, JJ Grey & Mofro, Radiohead, The Black Ghosts.

5. What is a good art making day look like for you?

Good art making day for me is one without interruptions. I know that if my attention starts to wander I will loose my focus and momentum. Other than that, every day can be an art-making day, and every day can be a good art-making day. Since I am more of a process-oriented person, I don’t have to see an art project finished at the end of the day to feel good about it.

6. Who are your favorite artists?

…it is an ever-changing list, as there are many artists whose works I admire, so this is just a small selection of “favorites right now”:

J.M.W. Turner
Joseph Cornell

Ross Bleckner

Charles Avery

7. Greatest advice given to you, which you would like to pass along?

Don’t ever wait for inspiration, or right time, or perfect conditions to make art. There is no right time or wrong time, there are no perfect conditions, and inspiration does not come to those who wait. Make your marks: draw, doodle, paint, and sketch… art happens in the making.

Rita Vindedzis :: artist interview

Today we are going to have a little interview with artist Rita Vindedzis - so sit back and enjoy! 

Her work can be found currently in our gallery and also in her own shop, blog and website.

To begin Rita says this about her work at her website: 

Rita Vindedzis, a Canadian born artist, wife and devoted mother, came to realize her passion for art very early in life. The daughter of professional artists, Rita’s earliest influences began in childhood as she watched both her mother and her father bring their artistic visions to life.

Inspired by the creativity that seemed to permeate virtually every aspect of family life, Rita began to pursue her own artistic abilities through formal studies, however the true nature of her inimitable style always came naturally. Acrylic on canvas is the medium through which Rita’s landscapes come alive – a warm and inspiring combination of what she has seen, and what she would like to see in the natural world around us. 

Rita paints in her studio using photographs taken during family trips, inspirational drives and walks through the countryside. Some are created purely from memory.

Big skies and open fields, a large expanse of beach, meandering streams and grazing sheep are some of her favourite themes. Each painting is a soft-focus moment in time.

Rita’s long list of gallery exhibitions, art shows, studio shows and home shows continue to garner respect for her work throughout the artistic community, and have given her both a loyal and rapidly growing following.

Her artwork has appeared in Canadian House and Home Magazine, Style at Home Magazine, Décor Magazine, on national television programs including CityLine, Design Inc. and Designer Guys, Canadian Idol, in national television commercials for Heinz Canada, and in the Kilgour Estates model home designed by Brian Gluckstein.

Rita is presently engaged in a wide range of solo, group and gallery exhibitions and her work hangs in numerous private and corporate collections.

And now - on to the interview!
1. What is your earliest memory of art making?
It was in kindergarten. Finger painting and gluing noodles onto paper were the best!

2. What is your medium of choice?
Acrylic paints. The fact that they are so quick drying and that you can mix in other media so easily appeals to me.

3. What are your greatest inspirations for your work?
I get inspired by walks and drives in the country and the beautiful city I live in. We have lots of green spaces in Toronto and the lakeshore and beaches are great. A recent trip to New York this summer has given me tons of inspiration for a new urban series. I also get inspired by color-it's everywhere. Magazines, gallery hops, travel, and my inspiration boards inspire me as well.

4. What is playing in rotation these days while you are working?
Radiohead, Amy Winehouse, Duffy, Coldplay, Simply Red, Radio Nigel, or one of the "alternative" playlists made by my 17 year old son.

5. What is a good art making day look like for you?
After my husband leaves for his office and my son heads out for school, I'll get my workout done and grab a shower and some breakfast. Then I get right to work in my studio and paint for a few hours. I'll stop and break for lunch and sometimes a quick trip out to my local Starbucks. Then it's back to my studio and a few more hours of painting. A really good art day is when I can can get in at least 6 hours of actual painting time.

6. Who are your favorite artists - living and dead.
Edward Hopper, Andy Warhol, Turner, Monet, Georgia O'Keefe, Francis Livingston, Jeremy Mann,

7. Greatest advice given to you which you would like to pass along?
Be true to your heart, go with your gut feelings, and embrace change.

Thanks Rita for your interview and thank you again for being part of our Beautiful Nature exhibit! We hope everyone will pop in for a peek! 

Long weekends

the other side of the bouquet, originally uploaded by artstreamstudios.

are perfect for dinner parties. We had a small one with daughter Chloe and I cooking up a "boef a la mode" from the French Chef cookbook. It was a hit and we even managed to make some desert from this past week's In the Kitchen With - very yummy!
These lovely flowers came to me from our guest Judith - she grew them all and arranged them so beautifully. What can I say except that I love flowers and the fact that she grew ALL of these was as amazing as the bouqet itself.
Onto a busy week with two new shows - and two new artists interviews here as well today - stay tuned!

Good bye to the Deep South and thanks ...

meryl truet photography

Well, we have been packing up and shipping - unpacking and hanging - for the past week and so my postings have been a little sparse to say the least! But it's summer still. The nip is in the early morning air, but enough warmth radiates by 9 to keep us on summer hours until after the long weekend. Stretch it out as long as you can - light one more fire for a BBQ and run to the beach if you dare sort of weather.

The Deep South exhibition was one of our most visited exhibits. The work was phenomenal and we are so grateful to Grace Bonney for curating this regional wonderment which invaded our Northeastern Gallery. Thank you Grace, Tim, Merryl,Haylie, Stephanie, Denise, Natalie, Emily, and Katie for making this summer a truly beautiful one! 

Rita-Vindedzis-Evening-Falls

Rita-Vindedzis-Evening-Falls, originally uploaded by artstreamstudios.

Just a little peek at what Rita brings to the exhibition "Beautiful Nature". We have been hanging the show and are almost finished with all the details. Click through this photo to see process of hanging photos as well as all of the work in the shows.
Have a wonderful evening as it "falls"... sigh. Summer is going fast.

Albina McPhail darkstar

Albina McPhail darkstar, originally uploaded by artstreamstudios.

Another beauty in the next show.... more to come!

Mimi Kirchner on Etsy's handmade portrait

I love Mimi and her work - now see the movie! Yea Mimi!!

Beautiful Nature :: one of TWO exhibits in September!

A little  sneak peek of our upcoming show (one of TWO!) in September. For all of you readers, it's ready to preview on the shop today!
These little beauties are each gems like paintings in two very different styles. Albina's gone graphic, and Rita's work is soft. Browse through the show at flickr if you want to see them more enlarged - each one is a knock out!

The fabulous toast server ...

toast server - for toast!, originally uploaded by artstreamstudios.

Yes, I am a huge fan of the flohmarkt. .. the German version of our fleamarkets. It's a visual overload feast for the eyes with the bonus of exercise with the walking path being so very very long. If you were looking for antlers, they had them, mid century vases and ceramics - yup, lots of fabulous lamps and books, beads and baubles, antique posie books and papers, lots of bits and bobs and textiles from many different decades. I didn't even look at the furniture as it was impossible to think about sending it over, but there was plenty very cool items I would have loved to send stateside!
It was a glorious day last Saturday with extra sunshine, lots of little cooling breezes and a very patient and loving husband carrying all the finds along the way. We even found a replacement Villery and Boch teapot for my mother in law who had her beloved one broken recently! Yes, you can find it at the flohmarkt. Even if you are not looking.

currywurst and pommes rot/weiss

currywurst and pommes rot/weiss , originally uploaded by artstreamstudios.

A fun little stop on one of our bike journeys in Germany. Curry Wurst and Pommes (french fries) rot/weiss (catsup and mayo) are not for the faint of heart. But yummy none the less.
We landed last night back in NH and enjoying the sunshine and trying to get our head around being back at work.
That's all the energy for now - but click through the photo if you would like to see more of our trip. I still have "one reel" ha ha ha left on my digi plus some great videos which will have to upload somewhere at some point.
Enjoy the summer-ness which is today!

In Baden-Baden

shopping makes happy... we changed it to cake makes happy - at angies request!, originally uploaded by artstreamstudios.

There is a wonderful friend named Angela. Her home reflects her beauty and her love all that is white and sparkly - (just like her personality!) Rainer and I spent two days at the famous spa at Baden-Baden getting treatments and experiencing the naked baths of the Friedrichsbad, 17 stations of hotsprings, saunas and steambaths combined with bubbling waters and cool pools set in antique tiled vaulted ceiling rooms and coming out feeling renewed.
It's not for everyone, but honestly it was the best thing I have ever done. Just letting the soul swing - die seele baumeln lassen. That was enough for me.
Angie has some fine affirmations dotted around her home - my favorite is of course "viva la hausfrau" ! Need I say more? Tschuss for now - the bikes await!

Party party

party tent and hollyhock shadows, originally uploaded by artstreamstudios.

A tent went up for the birthday party of my father in law and the weather cooperated perfectly for the event yesterday here in the Muensterland! I love coming to visit our family here, enjoying life in the slower lane, helping my German language along and of course enjoying the yummy foods of the country. The catering service did a beautiful job with the food and Rainer and I made a lot of floral centerpieces for each of the tables with instruction from his mom. Something I have never tried, but had so much fun learning and all the flowers came straight from her garden!
Anyway, if you want to follow along with our travels, just click through to our flickr account. Happy weekending!

Summertime fun

A simple hello from the road. Wifi service on the way to the airport really has been great here to catch up from last week's time at Cape Cod. No posts, just sunny beaches.
We enjoyed a lovely party on Saturday night for my birthday. It was thrown by Mary-Jo who had pulled out all the stops for me ... Photos are of course on my camera at home. No bulky nikon on this trip. I am going for light and easy. The photos should still be forthcoming in normal fashion, just less quality!

And so, we are off now to Madrid and then to Dusseldorf for our time alone and with family. Stopping down to Baden-Baden for some spa time and more importantly a visit with Angela from omondieu! Will post photos at flckr as we go and try and keep up with some nice hot design and art spots from the road. Checking in here with those and highlights from shows at artstream and my own at Kimball Jenkins - Dreaming Seasons.

How are you going to spend the next weeks? I hope it is wonderful wherever you are!