Sunday, May 29, 2011

Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival.



To celebrate the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival, Dragonfly is presenting two wonderful singer -songwriters We will be drawing/ painting the lovely Tamara of The Weather Station while she in turn plays and sings for us. Sat June 4th from 2-4 pm. If you miss her here she will be playing the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto on Sunday June 5
So on Sunday we will be enjoying the sounds of Sara May. She has already modeled for Jill Pringle, so we can't wait to see what develops. This weekend is the most exciting of the whole year if you are a music lover! lots of free concerts and dining/music experiences abound.
To top it off Broadway is having another Tax Free Weekend. Now we hope that the weather cooperates.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

CATS



Christine Montague can paint anything...It's just that she filled our Window on Broadway with cats! Six foot tall ones grey ones, cats looking through screen doors (my favourite) and cats looking at the striking orange fish swimming in the foreground. In one painting, the cat is but a tiny spot in a window amid a lovely landscape.

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Congratulations Wayne Cardinalli


Dragonfly is so excited for Wayne, he has been chosen to send work to The 2011 International Ceramics Festival in Mino Japan. Of the 3500 entries from around the world only 200 were chosen. Wayne has long been one of my favourite potters. Not only is his work comfortable in the hand and very well proportioned, I love his rich glazes and ornamentation. Using a work of art for your apple crisp is such a luxurious feeling!! The teapot in our photo is a glimpse of his unique style.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Student Art Show



It was very nice to be asked to jury the student art show that is now hanging at the Dufferin County Museum. There was some very obvious talent, and some good teaching evident. But... I wanted to see, I don't know, more originality, more variety, a message? I wonder how many of these young artists will continue in art, will they be encouraged? Will their life be enhanced because of their interest in art. It makes me wonder about our cultural future, ( maybe its Harper being elected.) how much attention will be paid to our young creatives. Will all our culture be made overseas, will our creative young people go elsewere to be fulfilled. Ahhhh, maybe I'll cheer up when I see their smiling faces on Saturday at the opening. Another great reason to go to the museum, Stitches Across Time, the show they have created, celebrates contemporary fibre artists and their inspirations from 100 years ago. well worth the trip. A huge thanks to Wayne and staff for doing such amazing programming.