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Monday, October 12, 2015

Valerie Freeman, Equine Sculptures and Paintings

An equine sculpture and painter couldn't have a more idyllic setting. We were greeted by the artist in the barn/studio. Being shaded by the live oak trees, we were serenaded by the braying of the goat, and seduced the antique bed; reminding us of the iconic one in Van Gogh's painting.

Every artist represented on the Ojai Studio Artist Tour has been juried in only after demonstrating the highest standards of professional excellence and achievement.

http://ojaistudioartists.org/

Ted Gall, Sculptor

One of the highlights of the celebration of art and creativity had to be visiting the remarkable studio and grounds of the sculptor, Ted Gall. This year, the Ojai Studio Tour was held on October 10, 11 and 12.

Friday, July 17, 2015

It Warms My Heart

Having spent a major part of my life and resources trying to create interest in what artists do, it warms my heart to see so many families spilling over the grounds of a museum. www.thegettymuseum.edu

Saturday, June 20, 2015

Don't You Just Love Hotels That Revere Art?

Seward Johnson's FOREVER MARILYN 1996

Chihuly's ceiling greets the visitors

http://www.fourseasons.com/losangeles/

Saturday, May 23, 2015

Pools in My Life

I begin each day swimming and am naturally taken by all the pools I find in my life.

This beauty of one of the koi ponds in the gardens at the Getty Villa. So, it is irresistibly, a combined art and pool treat.

For fun and games is this delightful body of water at the Ingleside Inn in Palm Springs.

This infinity pool at a private residence could double as a giant reflective body of water or a great place to do daily laps.

...definitely a swimmer's pool, but pretty, too.

One of my favorites, as this is where I won my gold medals, naming me the fastest swimmer in backstroke in the California Senior Olympics in 2007 and then, again, in 2010.