Luis Beltran ... magical

  

via Luis Beltran

Gallery outing

I finally shuffled my little self into the metropolis, yesterday, to see The European Masters. It was brilliant, so many influentional and truly stunning works; I'm bursting awe and with inspiration!

This Sisley was the stand out for me:

The notes in my journal read "... movement; tension b/n amount & directions of = pulling but gentle; amazing paint tech ; shits all over the Courbet & Monet either side." I think that sums it up nicely.

I could of course post a commentary of nearly the whole show, but I'll spare you :-)
One thing I found interesting, besides the actual artworks that is, was the paraphenalia accompanying them. I was quite absorbed in all the souvenirs and the choice of images used to represent the show. Everything from the usual postcards & bookmarks to fridge magnet sets, cups, coasters, even the trays to serve your tea on. The badges were particularly novel. Marketing hard at work!

I think this is a good idea

Somedays the world is just a bit big and scary and you would really rather just curl up in a quiet, cosy corner somewhere. Most times we smudge a smile onto our pale faces and step out into it anyway. But how wonderful would it be if everyone you came into contact with at these times, knew to take it easy with you today?

I think I'm going to buy some of this:

And when I'm feeling a little bit wobbly, I'll just cut off a strip & stick it to my jumper! In fact, I can think of a number of friends who might also like to use this fantastic Rob Ryan designed  tape.

Thank you Brunswick

I am continually fascinated by the beautiful array of natives we see these days. It's so fantastic to see people  embracing the simple aesthetic of our own flora; here's just a few that I saw in my burb the other day.

Strolling

Ivano Vitali

 

via Ivano Vitali

Bread Notes

Thought I might just follow up on Monday's post; Mischa has developed her Loaf Repetoire at astonishing speed, this morning I breakfasted on homemade wholemeal FRUIT sourdough. Yummmmm.
Now, I think that is enough posting re food, onto other things...

Green Tambourines

The best homemade baked beans I've had, at The Green Tambourine. I am so happy to have a nice cafe just around the corner, one that I actually like to spend time in! Ah, I'm such a fussy little poppet.