The holidays are a great time to reconnect with those we
have lost touch with, to show appreciation to those close to us in our lives
and to spread some good, nice magic around. It can be one of the most
depressing times for a person, but if you decided to look up instead of down,
your luck can change.
So many people have recommended I see the film, ‘
A Wonderful Life’ sadly, I still haven’t.
‘Love Actually’, was recommended and I adore it.
It’s a really sweet film about being in love that actually ends happily. A nice
pick me up.
Now, the occasional escapist film can put a smile on one’s
face, but the reality is that people are in need and at this time of year it’s
important to remember that. That's why part of the proceeds of my Holiday Art sale will go to Mid Toronto Community Services.
Each year, as I mentioned in a previous blog, I volunteer at
Cocktails for the Community, a fundraiser for Mid Toronto Community Services.
This charitable organization extends itself to seniors in the community.
It’s also a great time to find peace within. How do we do
that and make it last throughout the year? I’ll let you know when I find out.
‘In the meantime, in between time’, as my pal, DL used to
say, I extend this invitation to buy some art at my Holiday Art Sale and
Fundraiser.
It's a third floor walk up. Sorry for the inconvenience.
I’ve extended the hours to
Wednesday December 19, 12-6
Thursday December 20, 12-6
Saturday December 22, 12-6 &
Sunday December 23, 12-6
Refreshments are free. And fresh bake goods, juice, wine, eggnog etc. will be served.
Prices range from $5 to $1300.
Lots of original art for sale. Great stocking stuffers. Recycled items as well.
Just the other day I found some wood outside my building and turned it into art.
Love 7"x9" - $95
Hope 7" x 9" - $95
Flow 7" x 9" - $95
I also recently produced a couple of portraits for a client.
Snoop Lion.
I remember him fondly as Snoop Dog. His original name was
Calvin Broadus.
There is so much controversy around his decision to smoke or
not to smoke marijuana. I heard that recently he decided to smoke again. The
client requested an image of him smoking a joint. I personally, would have
painted him without it. His music to me is more about the way his body sways
when he performs. Some slow motion, soulful something but I can acknowledge the
artistic impact of him with a joint in his mouth.
Whatever means he uses to inspire himself is personal. But
so many artists get lost in the world of drugs. I wonder if he feels he has to stop at some point in order to remain focused. So many fans probably want
to know his secret. Perhaps he is simply gifted.
I also recently painted Mr. Presley for a client.
As a
child, his Christmas album entitled, ‘Elvis Christmas Album’ was one of my
favourites.
Now Public Enemy said in one of their tunes, Elvis was a
hero to most.
Was he racist? Apparently he had black servants.
I don’t want to upset the Elvis fans, but there had to be
segway from Snoop Lion to the King.
