Kandinsky

yeah...while in LA of course I went to MOCA. It was quite something to stand in a room full of Rothko's. It's always better to see he real thing and not just a print, or a book illustration. WhenI got back I went straight into the studio, and created the Kandinsky bead. I'm not sure if it will continue but I love the silver mesh and I think I'll add some murini next time. In other news we're discussing standardizing hours on Broadway... I currently close at 5 some others on the street close at 5:30 or 6. What do you think?

The Grammys

Yes Yes I went to LA during the Grammy Awards. Our place was right around the corner from the event location, and we got there just in time to watch the clean up crew. I think I may have seen a few of the performers at the Starbucks. We had a lovely time in LA, walked the beach and climbed some hills. Always nice to get a little warmer in the midwinter. Returned home in time for snow squals however. OK now back to the real world.

Dragonfly Studio Artists

News from the DSA's. Sue Powell's new years resolution is to spend more time in the studio. Yay! Roslyn Levin will be spending time writing a book on Sumie as part of her Reed Cooper Bursary from the DAC (Dufferin Arts Council) She is giving a talk at an international conference next month. Jill is trying out oil painting for a change, she's working on some cows, and she's very pleased so far. Beth has made some delightful beads in pinks and reds for valentines day. And all I can say is that there is a new dragonfly murrini annealing in the kiln as we speak...The last bit of news is that there may be a new artist joining the fold-very exciting!

The Coming Year

Last day for Lucille Weber, Elizabth Babyn ( the photo is an old one) is coming next, yes, another abstract artist, why is that ? Why do I crave abstracts in winter? I seem to enjoy the jolt, the making sense out of chaos, the colour, the excitement! This year, we will be showing pottery, sculpture, glass and garden sculpture in the Window on Broadway, as well as fine art. I can't wait for Steve Wilson's massive 3D paintings coming in June, during the Orangeville Blues and Jazz festival.