tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71672878404683979052024-03-13T14:57:26.060-07:00Art by Linda QueallyFine Artist, Jewelry Designer, Avid Traveler, Lightworker... Los Angeles, CaliforniaLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800115579402580164noreply@blogger.comBlogger131125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167287840468397905.post-17724767706318904872024-03-07T09:32:00.000-08:002024-03-07T11:14:30.272-08:00Thoughts on the Pride Flag Ban in Huntington Beach<p>Surfers are near and dear to my heart, and I see them as Mer People. During the three years that I lived in Long Beach, I spent many days in beach towns in Orange County observing and photographing surfers. I found it to be so meditative. Sitting on either the shore or the pier, I listened to the rhythm of the waves and waited, while they sat on their boards... and also waited. </p><p>Then a wave would rise, and they would too, riding it to shore if they were lucky and the wave was just right. I saw them as being in tune with nature, at one with the universe. With nothing to focus on but the sea, I believe they quieted their mind and reflected on the bigger picture.</p><p>How could these same people be so in tune with nature yet so out of tune with their fellow man?? What happened to love and compassion for another being, regardless of whether they are like or unlike yourself?? </p><p>This spiritual, meditative sport seems riddled in contradiction to me now.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc2kdTnnaioOLbNgB-gef-eBaBQ15EosWE0bgMH9ima3FDPMLMUZNhCcJean8aqjgEXO6jGBADQxsDqxnCuIvk2akreXT-0eTeaQXy7liDElCRcGS6ZvKKX8Wva5dJeNAGVG-GdWqzPhTNLfOiy5heesjoL1MNPThpHA43V0Bfg8bJTmUo01QY4opO7LMT/s966/LindaQueally_Distortion.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="966" data-original-width="966" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc2kdTnnaioOLbNgB-gef-eBaBQ15EosWE0bgMH9ima3FDPMLMUZNhCcJean8aqjgEXO6jGBADQxsDqxnCuIvk2akreXT-0eTeaQXy7liDElCRcGS6ZvKKX8Wva5dJeNAGVG-GdWqzPhTNLfOiy5heesjoL1MNPThpHA43V0Bfg8bJTmUo01QY4opO7LMT/s320/LindaQueally_Distortion.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I was looking for one of my surfer images for this post, and this one hit me like a ton of bricks. I'm going to call it "Distortion". <br /><p>I am of course talking about the vote yesterday in Huntington Beach to take away the right to hang a rainbow flag outside. How could a country that prides itself on freedom of speech have gone so far in the other direction? I hang my head in shame for Huntington Beach right now, who has chosen to drive yet another wedge between humans. </p><p>What will it take for us to learn that LOVE is the only answer? It's time for each one of us to focus our energy on our own journey, and lovingly and peacefully let others have theirs as well. </p><p><br /></p><p>With Love and Light,</p><p>Linda</p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p> </p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800115579402580164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167287840468397905.post-67644566040038582822024-03-02T11:14:00.000-08:002024-03-02T11:14:39.292-08:00"Beneath the Surface" in Frogtown for Women's History Month<table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: black; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><em>Every Picture Tells a Story</em></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C3ZjeCxO2Hi/" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><img data-file-id="6077930" height="447" src="https://mcusercontent.com/6ba9504615bf8dc2fa24f5313/images/b19aae62-f095-6daf-6f87-157036ddf2d6.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 447px; margin: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none; width: 350px;" width="350" /></a><br />Greetings Art Lovers!<br />When I purchased a blank 48"x48" stretched canvas back in 2009 only to discover it wouldn't fit in my car, the universe gave me a hand in the form of a friend who just happened to be shopping there and could drive the canvas home for me. I then got to work on what would continue to be my piece with the most interesting history to date.<br /><img data-file-id="6078034" height="350" src="https://mcusercontent.com/6ba9504615bf8dc2fa24f5313/images/0b28b8bf-78b8-d7f6-4f7d-b4205bd5bdd1.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 350px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 350px;" width="350" /><br />"Beneath the Surface" was born in 2010, and I loved the finished piece but it still didn't fit in my car. It seemed I was always looking for someone to drive it around for me!! The universe took note and again gave me a hand, this time introducing me to a company that rents Art to movies and television.<br /><br />Becoming one of their favorites, my painting was featured in their showroom from 2014 to 2019, appearing in numerous shows, including NCI Los Angeles, Going Under, New Girl, Reverie, Lethal Weapon, 10 Days in the Valley, Libby and Malcolm, Training Day, Criminal Minds and Lucifer. It was rented a total of fifteen times, with its biggest claim to fame being "Big Little Lies". Appearing as a backdrop for Nicole Kidman in S2, E4, she exclaimed to Meryl Streep to "Get the *#$% out of here!!", as an evil Meryl explained "We need to do what's best for the boys".<br /><img data-file-id="6077862" height="340" src="https://mcusercontent.com/6ba9504615bf8dc2fa24f5313/images/316fb2a2-0989-56a3-4b14-6f456a5c2ec6.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 340px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 350px;" width="350" /><br />Ah... the drama of it all! What a classic scene.<br /><br />Several arranged car rides after its run there, in 2022, it witnessed a storage break-in where it was not harmed! Facing yet another move, I finally took it off the bars and rolled it up.<br /><br />Recently unrolling the painting for the first time in a while, I flung my arms to the heavens and exclaimed "If this painting could talk, what a story it would tell!! This painting needs a home"!<br /><br />And then, you guessed it, the universe gave me a hand...<br /><br /> This history laden painting will be on display and available for purchase at an event in honor of<br /><em><strong>International Women's History Month</strong></em><br /><br /><strong>Come and meet the painting, the myth, the legend that is "Beneath the Surface" at...</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/frogtownarts/" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><img data-file-id="6078010" height="522" src="https://mcusercontent.com/6ba9504615bf8dc2fa24f5313/images/3408188a-e2ba-6029-2f2a-031770158b7b.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 522px; margin: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none; width: 450px;" width="450" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Open to All!! Bring your Brothers, Partners & Pals! Free Admission, Art, Live Music<br />Food by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/justwhatikneaded.la/" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Just What I Kneaded</a><br />Wine by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/justineswinebar/" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Justine's Wine Bar</a><br />This is a popular event, so I encourage you <br />to preregister <a href="https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ElysianValleyArtsCollaborativ/GirlDinnerFreeEvent.html" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br />I'm offering this unique piece of Art that has rubbed elbows with the stars at $1850, unframed...<br />perhaps you're just the person it will whisper it's story to.<br /><br />See You There!<br /><br />With Love and Light,<br /><span style="color: red;"><em><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, times, "times new roman", serif;">Linda</span></span></em></span><br /><br /><a href="https://lindaqueally.com/" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">lindaqueally.com</a><br />a quick little unrolling video <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C3ZjeCxO2Hi/" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">here</a><br /><br />follow me on Instagram<br /><a href="https://lindaqueally.com/" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">artbylindaqueally</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/artbylindaqueally/" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><img data-file-id="1276421" height="94" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6ba9504615bf8dc2fa24f5313/images/546bb6f7-1a2f-4e26-bbf0-0e9d00c938fd.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 94px; margin: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none; width: 95px;" width="95" /></a></div></td></tr></tbody></table>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800115579402580164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167287840468397905.post-34745037360993618412024-02-03T16:52:00.000-08:002024-03-02T11:19:55.713-08:00Just Back From Mexico<p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Hello Friends!</span></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">I’ve just returned from a wonderful seven week road trip in Mexico, and this is what I noticed...</span></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Just as I make art because I'm called to do it, I travel for the same reason. It's my soul's purpose! It's how I learn and grow. And if you read my latest interview with Voyage LA’s “Bold Journey” magazine, one of the things I talked about was maintaining balance between our spiritual and physical natures. You can read the article </span><a href="https://boldjourney.com/meet-linda-queally/" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">here</span></a><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">. </span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-d4b64761-7fff-b773-b8cd-8263b29128a7"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">When I’m at home in LA, my “foot in the physical plane” means selling at events, while my “foot in the spiritual plane” means making art and being a seeker. I spend a lot of time alone and can be a bit "woo"... you can find me in La La Land.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">But the pedal really meets the metal when you put this human in a car with another human for seven weeks, on a 4000 mile road trip in a foreign country, where we will also meet up and spend significant time with even more humans. Welcome to full blown planet earth mode! Time to put all that woo into practice on the physical plane.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Believe me, you can spend all the time in the world watching youtube and reading books about practicing love and compassion and facing your shadows, but the true test of how far you’ve come in your spiritual awakening is when you bring those principles out into the world and see if they stick. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Then if you're still triggered from time to time (and you will be), ask the question “Why"? </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZPz0Uh_xlkGktGwAYS9wfEvNHaSW7AWj_FtBtq16o9zbk07ckI6OYgCJBE-YVSsGpKO-0CC5PhVngknQO7DaLQQLK-X9OLPNCumuBJSAH_a8oVvYinAMPvgYpjpRHK4IZ8neKspuraadpMKMh-QwvOAQTEpWGoQwVWx0AGfWKwjwdCrU_tx_CKFQ6-2mA/s1500/LindaQueally_Magdalena.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZPz0Uh_xlkGktGwAYS9wfEvNHaSW7AWj_FtBtq16o9zbk07ckI6OYgCJBE-YVSsGpKO-0CC5PhVngknQO7DaLQQLK-X9OLPNCumuBJSAH_a8oVvYinAMPvgYpjpRHK4IZ8neKspuraadpMKMh-QwvOAQTEpWGoQwVWx0AGfWKwjwdCrU_tx_CKFQ6-2mA/w320-h400/LindaQueally_Magdalena.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">I did a piece in my sketchbook when I found myself facing that question one morning in Magdalena, Jalisco, noticing that I'm still often afraid to own my power. Bam! </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">It's so important to remember that the real growth always comes not by pointing the finger at someone else, but by looking within. It's so powerful! </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">So today I just wanted to talk about how important travel is to me, calling and teaching me to become the best version of myself. How it pushes me to my limits and helps me step into my power (sometimes kicking and screaming)! HA! And to encourage you to do the things that you feel called to do as well, trusting that even if you are pushed to your limits, you are doing the work to uncover and embrace the hidden parts of yourself, so you, too, can shine like the sun.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">This, my fellow seekers, is the good stuff. This is our soul’s journey. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">With Love and Light,</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Linda</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><div><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><br />Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800115579402580164noreply@blogger.com0Los Angeles, CA, USA34.0549076 -118.2426435.7446737638211545 -153.398893 62.365141436178845 -83.086393tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167287840468397905.post-33571975048846044112023-11-10T08:28:00.007-08:002023-11-10T10:38:40.641-08:00My Swirling Brain and the North/South Nodes<p>It's morning on a gorgeous, sunny November day in Los Angeles. Allow me to take you inside my brain for a moment, and introduce you to just a few of the thoughts that swirl around as I try to decide what to get working on today. </p><p>It goes something like this... I should be doing my sketchbook art. No, I need to make jewelry for my event this weekend. My customers want to see something new. No, I need to photograph and list the jewelry I already have. No, I promised my mentor I would write my Mission Statement this week. But wait, first I should send out a newsletter. How will my customers know where to find me? No, wait, I'm supposed to be looking for grant money. So I can pay off my art coaching program. And frame the twenty two pieces in my "Water Spirit" series. So I can find representation and have a one woman show. Which reminds me, I'm supposed to get working on my PDF portfolio. But wait, I should go downtown because I need some pearls drilled for the weekend...</p><p>Get the idea? </p><p>So what did I do to quiet down all that noise? I meditated. At first I thought I would chant, which I've taken a liking to. But even that felt too noisy at the moment. So I just closed my eyes and sat there in silence for 15 minutes. And you know what came up? Swirling fuchsia behind my eyelids. And the message to write this blog post, in which I feel compelled to talk about the fact that I'm a North Node in Scorpio, South Node in Taurus in the 12th house. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikmTUWEaYNWozRn15rp_w3CEjTFijT5np0DIb1q0N4Ynn661qaqFurR_GUCTdjzISCg1e6iMraRwCyf8iN0UminhbchvNIkYokF388yDCuCMVgibIY3CSE1cwqlTSl-JaXBPoJHVPtDeNiavM3fwF0KkLIQRvtQGu7V6zwGVBfhpX-GKXdCw-FiMJBaZUD/s3273/LindaQueally_BasilicadiSanMarco.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt=""Basilica di San Marco", Venice, Italy Sketch by Linda Queally" border="0" data-original-height="3273" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikmTUWEaYNWozRn15rp_w3CEjTFijT5np0DIb1q0N4Ynn661qaqFurR_GUCTdjzISCg1e6iMraRwCyf8iN0UminhbchvNIkYokF388yDCuCMVgibIY3CSE1cwqlTSl-JaXBPoJHVPtDeNiavM3fwF0KkLIQRvtQGu7V6zwGVBfhpX-GKXdCw-FiMJBaZUD/w245-h400/LindaQueally_BasilicadiSanMarco.jpg" title=""Basilica di San Marco", Venice, Italy Sketch by Linda Queally" width="245" /></a></div><p>"What???" you say. "What kind of Astrological mumbo jumbo is that?" And it sounds suspiciously like you are further deflecting from above mentioned swirling list (kind of like doing the dishes, or washing your hair or taking a nap) by bringing this up. But let me explain. The North Node is supposed to reveal our highest path to growth in this lifetime. And for me, I believe it includes sharing the things I've been learning, in the hopes it may help you on your path as well. So here goes... What this placement means for me, is that I've already mastered security and comfort in other lifetimes (Taurus in the 6th house, my South Node), and my goal in <b>this</b><i> </i>lifetime is to step away from over reliance on the physical and learn the energy of risk, transformation, change and the unknown, as well as to dive into my subconscious mind to see what's going on in there, and develop my intuition (Scorpio in the 12th House, my North Node). By the way, I think my sketch of the candles at the Basilica di San Marco in Venice from earlier this year pictured here captures a bit of that intrigue I have with mysticism. </p><p>Those who really know me will say.... "Well, that explains a few things". </p><p>Learning this placement in my Natal Chart has given me comfort and insight into why I have been so drawn to challenge and upheaval in this lifetime. And why I chose to let go of possessions and a secure job, trading the known for a nomadic artist's life of travel, adventure, and the unknown. For a long time I just thought "What's WRONG with me? Why can't I just be normal?" </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSw5ikrhwf32cYaPvkw3DLtDEVrGG87H2pRqBHDw7yoCbKYLlLVB7m9JYPbZC6olzq_XgowbYxoHqDIYdmk9G0zmWEn_VXtOC58kTdSvzQ3UpNXEqK4VYpUR0SLweJzV_g8KHTp8q70VxFz6EXYeRZ9-GD43Bwj86WvN5Upvm7m07aW5QBngHJQgnTtBAV/s441/LindaQueally_JustLookingforBlog.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt=""Just Looking", 20"x16", Mixed Media on Claybord by Linda Queally" border="0" data-original-height="441" data-original-width="350" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSw5ikrhwf32cYaPvkw3DLtDEVrGG87H2pRqBHDw7yoCbKYLlLVB7m9JYPbZC6olzq_XgowbYxoHqDIYdmk9G0zmWEn_VXtOC58kTdSvzQ3UpNXEqK4VYpUR0SLweJzV_g8KHTp8q70VxFz6EXYeRZ9-GD43Bwj86WvN5Upvm7m07aW5QBngHJQgnTtBAV/w318-h400/LindaQueally_JustLookingforBlog.jpg" title=""Juse Looking", 20"x16", Mixed Media on Claybord by Linda Queally" width="318" /></a><br /></div><p>It actually became the subject of "Just Looking", a self portrait I did in 2018, pictured here. I portrayed myself as a Mermaid peering into a window where perhaps I was curiously observing a more orderly and secure lifestyle, a place in which I ultimately knew I didn't belong. My piece expressed my personal journey in that moment, which I am more aware of than ever is the purpose of my art.</p><p>So instead of looking outside for the answers, I've come to understand it's an inside job. My 12th House energy gets louder and louder, revealing itself in my insatiable urge to immerse myself in the study of spirituality, philosophy and mysticism. I devour books and spend countless hours with Youtube videos and Podcasts about interpreting the Tarot, reading the Akashic Records, Astrology, Channeling, Near Death Experiences, Meditation, Buddhist Chanting, the life of Yogis, Psychic Mediumship, Star Seeds, opening the "Clairs", Past Life Regression and just about anything else I can get my hands on.</p><p>Discovering and embracing this placement has given me purpose, joy and hope! I know I am walking the path towards my highest and best good in this lifetime, where it manifests in both my art, and in my ability to inspire others to be brave and walk their true path as well. </p><p>So for today, I hope that maybe this piques your interest in uncovering the reasons that you are drawn in certain directions. You may already be on your own highest path in this lifetime and not even see it, because you are so busy questioning it, fighting it, or listening to what others may think is right for you.</p><p>You may even want to do your own Natal chart. There are several sites on the internet where you can do one for free. You just need to enter your exact birthdate, time and place of birth. You can find your own North/South Node, which could provide some AHA moments for you, helping you to start unconditionally loving those parts of yourself that you once thought were wrong, but turns out are really divinely, perfectly right. </p><p>And finally, let's go back to the beginning and talk for a moment about how this all relates to that whirling, swirling list I mentioned earlier. My spiritual practices have helped me to know how to quiet my mind, and then make choices on how to use my time that continue to move me to my highest purpose, one step at a time, using both my art and my writing to gain clarity to better explain what, why and how I create, thus raising my own frequency, which in turn will help raise your frequency as well!! Now that's a real win win!! And that's why I'm here.</p><p>With Love and Light,</p><p>Linda</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCxVBUOQCEtejxs7Fuf4qT-6Aa7GtV8WXIO7Z-CmfUEryPLvFSOacRO-CMkB4EVkqXHHwhjNgGCJg8sfcyYdRt_qeQtErz_NG2PJD9kQLvATYfdqoyWJCuyZPz47y6NrAaFqqLAbyPL9DAmi1mSIqOdDlt8gmBgVzaDWfMU1LSJ_9HHFrxbCKxrzVIB60W/s533/LindaQueally_Me.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="400" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCxVBUOQCEtejxs7Fuf4qT-6Aa7GtV8WXIO7Z-CmfUEryPLvFSOacRO-CMkB4EVkqXHHwhjNgGCJg8sfcyYdRt_qeQtErz_NG2PJD9kQLvATYfdqoyWJCuyZPz47y6NrAaFqqLAbyPL9DAmi1mSIqOdDlt8gmBgVzaDWfMU1LSJ_9HHFrxbCKxrzVIB60W/w150-h200/LindaQueally_Me.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800115579402580164noreply@blogger.com0Glassell Park, Los Angeles, CA, USA34.1201011 -118.22892330.766932957512584 -122.62345425 37.473269242487419 -113.83439175tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167287840468397905.post-84300306343465760312023-10-07T10:23:00.003-07:002023-10-07T10:23:57.232-07:00On Art and Channeling<p>It's October 7, 2023, and it's around 8am. A group of my paintings are lined up in front of me on the floor.</p><p>Sipping my coffee, I stare at them, and they stare back at me. Silently. Clearly they asked to be brought into this world. Like my own children, I was a channel for them. Are they a part of me? Or are they through me, but not of me?</p><p>Here they sit. Patiently observing me. Asking "Now what"? </p><p>In 2020, during the summer of the pandemic, I had a spiritual awakening. My "Mermaid with a Pink Lotus" (a self portrait of my higher self) and my "Protector" (literally), the first two pieces, were born during that time. </p><p>I wasn't living alone, though, and my soul was crying out.</p><p>So in October of 2020 I retreated to the desert, where I was to spend most of the next nine months in solitude. And it was there that the paintings came one after another, starting in December. The idea would come in a dream or meditation, and I would be guided by an inner voice, loud and clear, to books, to materials at the art store, and even to a nearby lake to observe the color of the water. <br /><br /></p><p>"Oshun", then "Yemaya", then "Conversation with a Mermaid", then "Gaia", then "Shango" arrived, each one revealing themselves day by day as I worked. </p><p>Suddenly I understood how movies are made and concertos are written. How singers can get on stage in front of thousands of people. How to step aside and let spirit flow through. Like magic. Looking back now I realize that during the pandemic, when the world stood still, and I was relieved of the pressure of going out to sell, I was given the rare gift of the freedom to take time simply and exclusively to go within.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnhZF9T2VqvyPTIvabQ5_wZvcZv2wUKWBku2RJhsZLrLl5GVjvoZas1yh81dTUjXqiA11uBWL8TlNewGWVqgPlvIKnFrRkxwC9S7zdh-r71Jw9SBKF6AnzjKV9Y9To5XO8Q5JeACP6TPVe3TXOmM9iuNxL3gqTCKC_JuB_xP15zGG3aXyz8mkHjws4ddRi/s600/LindaQueally_7paintings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="370" data-original-width="600" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnhZF9T2VqvyPTIvabQ5_wZvcZv2wUKWBku2RJhsZLrLl5GVjvoZas1yh81dTUjXqiA11uBWL8TlNewGWVqgPlvIKnFrRkxwC9S7zdh-r71Jw9SBKF6AnzjKV9Y9To5XO8Q5JeACP6TPVe3TXOmM9iuNxL3gqTCKC_JuB_xP15zGG3aXyz8mkHjws4ddRi/w640-h394/LindaQueally_7paintings.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><p></p><p>The tears flow now as I write this, reliving with great gratitude the profoundness of that experience. Above are the seven paintings, photographed together in Green Valley, Arizona at the end of my stay in June of 2021.</p><p>I knew it was time to return to Los Angeles to ground and integrate what I had learned in the desert. If I stayed too long, I could lose myself there. So just like that my crown closed, and along with it, the channel.</p><p>Why did these beings come through? I thought at the time that I was meant to reach many people with this work. Perhaps that's still true. Or was it just to teach me with absolute certainty what it feels like to channel, and set the stage for the next experience? </p><p>And what about the originals? Is there someone out there that is supposed to share in the sacred magic by putting one of these special beings on their own wall? How do I reach them? Where do I find them?</p><p>This, my friends, is the journey of an artist...</p><p><br />With Love and Light,</p><p>Linda</p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800115579402580164noreply@blogger.com0Glassell Park, Los Angeles, CA, USA34.1201011 -118.2289235.71259580479386 -153.385173 62.527606395206135 -83.072673tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167287840468397905.post-28154938706378901562023-08-11T17:11:00.004-07:002023-10-07T10:45:31.594-07:00The Joy of Embellishing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some Thoughts on Embellishing...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One day over coffee, I was talking with a dear artist friend of mine about our mutual love of pearls. She suddenly blurted out "Why don't you sew pearls on your paintings?". I looked at her like she was from another planet (she probably is) and hastily replied "I can't do that! I paint on Claybord, and I LOVE painting on Claybord. For sure you can't get a needle through that!"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But when I got home, I remembered the eight 16"x20" giclee prints on canvas I had just randomly had made of some of my Mermaid and Merman paintings. Hmmm.... for some reason!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Why not give it try with those canvas prints?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And so it began.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I got to work. The prints definitely needed some vibrancy, so first I did some painting on top of the print. When satisfied, I sealed it with two coats of medium to add sheen and protect the surface.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then, time to sew on the pearls.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEcgIu6X8EKoUvsiSRmtT38tZW7U1HLzeC7QIlXEiWE0Y9loSRDcV9-Cv0FsHMz-obXMooPqnjT-ffoJkqIcHAmqvs3QdAn9vakjst4r_QW9REuF1wFVhB2niDvoC7K1BlwqZv5-U11RRiqU4KNoT9MS5W49L5AFuGNkYUwl5tcyxZfFn1IpgNG_g0Y6Bo/s3098/LindaQueally_Embellishing.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3098" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEcgIu6X8EKoUvsiSRmtT38tZW7U1HLzeC7QIlXEiWE0Y9loSRDcV9-Cv0FsHMz-obXMooPqnjT-ffoJkqIcHAmqvs3QdAn9vakjst4r_QW9REuF1wFVhB2niDvoC7K1BlwqZv5-U11RRiqU4KNoT9MS5W49L5AFuGNkYUwl5tcyxZfFn1IpgNG_g0Y6Bo/w414-h640/LindaQueally_Embellishing.jpg" width="414" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Conversation with a Mermaid" Embellished | 16"x20" |</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I noticed right off the bat that my needle needed to be very thin to get through that small hole in the pearl! And guess what? Thin needle, small eye. A VERY SMALL EYE! To be honest, microscopic. I marvel every time I actually get the blinkin' thing threaded. I think I probably get some divine intervention. Then once threaded, I realized that the canvas needed to be very lightweight, otherwise if I wasn't careful I'd break that very thin needle. And trust me, I still do! HA! Leading to multiple f-bombs!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But of course some magical things happened as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was revisiting my beautiful paintings in a new way, looking at them with fresh eyes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All at once the process felt like meditation.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The act of sewing reminded me of time spent doing embroidery and needlework as a young girl growing up in the 60's in the Midwest. It connected me to those first joyful sparks of creativity.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH9Hf478UzDtZ1RcQZpE-sgRKCUdfkywuv36ewBq1BywxijM0u6IZis9YwQ3nu7F5VS6O2oPNdVFca97MPmP7xwU6ZFrdWA7souQpJSTWqUwemnA311FSNAB2Y8GkGcMO6-FVNptaIT8sw-2ViU-4AARJX2LuVV_VsKkF3tKw_cf7xRrifhwUoaz9LyxQV/s2502/LindaQueally_OshunEmb9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2502" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH9Hf478UzDtZ1RcQZpE-sgRKCUdfkywuv36ewBq1BywxijM0u6IZis9YwQ3nu7F5VS6O2oPNdVFca97MPmP7xwU6ZFrdWA7souQpJSTWqUwemnA311FSNAB2Y8GkGcMO6-FVNptaIT8sw-2ViU-4AARJX2LuVV_VsKkF3tKw_cf7xRrifhwUoaz9LyxQV/w512-h640/LindaQueally_OshunEmb9.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lindaqueally.com/products/oshun-embellished-giclee-print-by-linda-queally" target="_blank">"Oshun" Embellished</a> | 20"x16" |</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And when I decided to add Czech glass bugle beads as well for some sparkle, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was taken even further back in time, perhaps even to a former life.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I often think I lived in the 1920's, and as I sewed on the pearls and bugle beads, I suddenly felt a strong connection to the gorgeous beaded gowns and bags that I adore from that era. All at once I was incorporating that beautiful look into my art! It felt marvelous, so very familiar... so very right.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJYhNFAXOBuKwfK_KCf5LoxJONXOOQYQ_zAaGfmJO4wSLAC8WkchNXYGHKmTZzn8M2PrhyaTnhI1xaUxjZw_JM0VkXKDr1tbbhjbJM8ke1nCCaL5er4QEddBTCA2nt5h9eiJXBwciXLYVMKrMYEo5hQJlCLdKX91dgukCId1j68RhhqrszrFz3XPgs3vE9/s2618/LindaQueally_TwoMermaidsEmbellished.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2618" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJYhNFAXOBuKwfK_KCf5LoxJONXOOQYQ_zAaGfmJO4wSLAC8WkchNXYGHKmTZzn8M2PrhyaTnhI1xaUxjZw_JM0VkXKDr1tbbhjbJM8ke1nCCaL5er4QEddBTCA2nt5h9eiJXBwciXLYVMKrMYEo5hQJlCLdKX91dgukCId1j68RhhqrszrFz3XPgs3vE9/w488-h640/LindaQueally_TwoMermaidsEmbellished.jpg" width="488" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lindaqueally.com/products/two-mermaids-in-pink-embellished-giclee-print-by-linda-queally" target="_blank">"Two Mermaids in Pink" Embellished</a> | 14"x11" |</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So of course now I'm hooked. I love the fact that when I make a print of my mixed media art, I can then use the embellishing to transform it into a new form of mixed media! It's so much fun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And let's not forget, the Embellished Prints are the ultimate fusion of my Mermaids and Pearls. I'm delighted that I can offer these unique, one of a kind derivatives of my original work...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jewelry for your walls!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPJTWGfjnLqxWCYqWbLBn9z2pOxSCBrdqlzD3TjNJV0-nGQR44OerLD1R9Ga4NCdkRrsTpQl5-0k8gZyAD4LkIKRSK1cQDukLSk3jba5pICD42iMoAs6pEleJ3kQF0FXMBepMYQJj_HxJh_53305qbq6uIRIp264l150BvcHsXbFm94qvGAY1HBRldXceA/s2581/LindaQueally_IFaceEmb3-11x14.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2581" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPJTWGfjnLqxWCYqWbLBn9z2pOxSCBrdqlzD3TjNJV0-nGQR44OerLD1R9Ga4NCdkRrsTpQl5-0k8gZyAD4LkIKRSK1cQDukLSk3jba5pICD42iMoAs6pEleJ3kQF0FXMBepMYQJj_HxJh_53305qbq6uIRIp264l150BvcHsXbFm94qvGAY1HBRldXceA/w496-h640/LindaQueally_IFaceEmb3-11x14.jpg" width="496" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lindaqueally.com/products/i-face-my-shadows-with-an-open-heart-embellished-giclee-print-by-linda-queally" target="_blank">"I Face My Shadows With an Open Heart" Embellished</a> | 14"x11" |</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks so much for taking the time to visit! Please remember that when it comes to art there are no rules. I hope my work can inspire you in some way to step outside the box with your own creativity as well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With Love and Light,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Linda</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">P.S. 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Last week we spontaneously materialized a road trip on a wing and a prayer. On an idea to go visit the Indian Market in Santa Fe, which happens once a year. Why? Because lately I've been feeling stagnant in my work, lethargic in my shows, and in desperate need of a shift in energy. This trip once again proved to me that you can basically make anything happen that you would like to happen. It was positively rejuvenating! So here's the abbreviated version. </div>
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First stop, Kingman, Arizona. There I was delighted to discover a Mermaid lover in the desert, namely Carmella, owner of Sirens' Cafe.</div>
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And not only that! Carmella stays open late one night a week and makes PIZZA. Homemade GOURMET PIZZA. Serendipitously the same night we were in Kingman. Double score!! We got to enjoy her amazing food while surrounded by her Mermaid collection, AND I got to share my Mermaid work with her as well. Here we are spreading the Mermaid Love.</div>
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Next Stop: Gallup New Mexico</div>
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In Gallup the highlight on the way out was visiting the Flea Market on Saturday Morning. It was definitely a local event, and so fun. You could buy everything from beads</div>
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to herbal remedies for everything from allergies to spider bites.</div>
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Back on the road, the landscape turned even prettier.</div>
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We spent the night in Albuquerque and headed over to Santa Fe on Sunday Morning. Seeing the sign for the Indian Market brought tears to my eyes, because a week earlier we were just imagining we might go, and then POOF! Here we are. Incredible.</div>
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This is a BIG market. 600 Native American Artists. And we walked the entire event. The work was simply another level. Very, very beautiful. Highlights for me: </div>
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Finding a Mermaid in Santa Fe. This is the work of Tiffany Adams, of the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe. I am here with her painting of the water spirit that she calls Watseep Malputs. A very beautiful piece, by a very beautiful and kind spirited artist.</div>
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The next highlight:</div>
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Meeting Navajo Jewelry Artist Tonya June Rafael, enjoying her large drop dead gorgeous pieces, and then spontaneously selling her the Mermaid pendant I was wearing around my neck. What an HONOR that she loved my piece. That was a very special moment for me!</div>
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And finally meeting up with our Native American Jewelry collector friend Robert from Los Angeles,</div>
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who was selling for the first time at the El Dorado Hotel off the Plaza.</div>
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Here we are with Robert and Friends...</div>
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I know Lalo enjoyed bonding with the Turquoise.</div>
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And believe me, there was no shortage of Turquoise at this event. </div>
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It's a staple in these parts.</div>
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It was a fabulous and inspiring day, and we spent the night in Bernalillo,</div>
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heading back the next day for another go round in Gallup.</div>
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And guess who we end up bumping into in Gallup? Robert! What are the chances.</div>
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Robert introduced us to one of our new favorite places there,</div>
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Perry Null Trading Company, where they let you try on anything you like.</div>
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I opted for this little Squash Blossom number by Navajo Artist Andy Cadman, priced at $15,000. It was simply to die for, but alas I needed to leave it there. Sigh.</div>
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Robert, however, was able to bring home a Turquoise Butterfly, and he was pretty happy about that.</div>
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Robert treated us to dinner in Gallup at Jerry's Cafe and it </div>
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Lucky us and "Thanks, Robert"!</div>
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We stayed in Gallup one more night and I finally got that swim that every Mermaid needs.</div>
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Highlights on the way home were another day in Kingman, Arizona,</div>
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where we coveted more Turquoise...</div>
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This was my favorite cab,</div>
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while I think Lalo preferred this piece. Alas, at least for now those pieces needed to stay there, too, just like Gallup. But it sure was fun to look!</div>
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The last wonderful surprise was discovering Laughlin, Nevada on the way home, a place where neither of us has been. We had a great buffet dinner at the Avi Casino with a view of the Colorado River, proving yet again that this Mermaid can find water in the desert.</div>
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We came back to Los Angeles content and happy, and it was great to be out on the road again. Thanks so much for following along!</div>
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<br />Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800115579402580164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167287840468397905.post-80978258139785308602016-07-15T23:50:00.000-07:002016-07-15T23:50:52.635-07:00Deep History, College and Culture in MontpellierAfter our coffee in Sete, we continued on Wednesday to Montpellier for a quick walk through the historic center. Montpellier is the capital of the Languedoc Roussillon region of Southern France, and the third largest city on the southern coast. It has three major universities, and is steeped in history dating back to 985 AD. The first thing I saw when we came up the stairs from the parking structure were these pillars that looked to me like Mermen, which naturally took my breath away.<br />
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Here's a closer look.<br />
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And a closer one yet. The detail in his face is just great.<br />
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You're probably figuring out by now from my posts that this kind of building detail just makes my day. Especially because they could be Mermen. I haven't had much luck finding Mermaids in France, so these were really a bonus. And on that same building, this was pretty interesting as well.<br />
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Dragging myself reluctantly away from the Mermen, we continued down the street, where I saw more beautiful details. All of the architectural details in this part of town made me think of Paris. Sigh.<br />
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And again there were plenty of those wrought iron railings on the buildings that are so prevalent in this area.<br />
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Of course there was no shortage of narrow streets,<br />
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and everything was so clean, thanks I'm sure in part to this adorable cleaning crew that was all dressed in green.<br />
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I noticed yet another one of those mural stickers that we've been seeing all around the South of France,<br />
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and although the church was closed at the time we visited, it of course had some beautiful details on the exterior.<br />
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There was a cute little tram running through the center of town,<br />
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and a soccer scoreboard outside of an Irish pub. The finals were currently going on in Marseille.<br />
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All in all, we only had a couple of hours in Montpellier, so the things that most struck me during our very short visit were the building ornamentation, the cleanliness of the historical center, and the fashionable feel that you got there. With more time, I'm sure there is plenty to explore, and I would love to visit this town again.<br />
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Free to roam about the South of France, <a href="http://juliesnyder.com/" target="_blank">Julie</a> and I headed over on Wednesday, June 29th for an afternoon visit the Port City of Sete. Julie was on the lookout for possible interesting new locations to add to her agenda for <a href="http://www.workshopsinfrance.com/" target="_blank">Workshops in France</a>. On the drive over I noticed some fish graffiti. Looks like this is about as close as I'm going to get to a Mermaid. <br />
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There is quite a bit of graffiti in the South of France, by the way. And most of it is not that good. I found that surprising for such an ancient and artistic place. I think they need to step up their graffiti game!!<br />
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But what we did find in Sete was an absolutely enchanting town, built in the 1600's, known as the "Venice of the Languedoc" because of its network of canals, and bordered by the Bassin de Thau, an enclosed saltwater lake (where they raise oysters and mussels), on the southeast and the Mediterranean Sea on the southwest. <br />
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It is definitely my kind of place.<br />
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You can see the ships on the Mediterranean Sea at the end of the Canal du Midi.<br />
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Because I live near the areas of Belmont Shore and Naples in Long Beach, California, I was reminded a bit of home, but with historic buildings thrown in. It captured my heart.<br />
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Notice the sunken ship. This poor guy had the one boat that was below the water, instead of above it. Perhaps now a vessel for Mermaids?<br />
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There is a lot of wrought iron work in this area on the balconies of the buildings, and I remarked to Julie how they were just like New Orleans. To which she reminded me, "No! New Orleans is just like HERE." Duh! Of course!<br />
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The town center was filled with shops,<br />
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and of course, a Farmer's Market. We just caught the tail end.<br />
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Boulangeries and Cafes lined the streets, and I got to have my first macarons since we arrived in France.<br />
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I went for the pistachio and the chocolate. With un grand creme,<br />
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and a lovely view.<br />
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I also needed to give these little piggy cakes some press. As my kids would say, they were totes adorbs.<br />
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Here's an interesting boxed out window design that looked very French to me,<br />
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and some of the ornamentation on the Chamber of Commerce building.<br />
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But this is my very favorite building in Sete. Look at these amazing figurative pillars.<br />
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Gorgeous work! These kinds of architectural details just kill me. One of my favorite parts about Europe.<br />
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I have since read that there are some very nice Mediterranean beaches in Sete as well, so I definitely want to revisit this beautiful place on my next visit to the South of France.<br />
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Next up, Montpellier. Thanks for following!<br />
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Love,<br />
Linda<br />
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<br />Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800115579402580164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167287840468397905.post-50381607496846169922016-07-08T08:43:00.000-07:002016-07-08T08:43:35.118-07:00A Two Night Stay in Frontignan in the South of FranceOn Tuesday, June 28th, our departing day from "<a href="http://www.workshopsinfrance.com/" target="_blank">Workshops in France</a>", our fearless leader <a href="http://www.juliesnyder.com/" target="_blank">Julie Snyder</a> spent the morning and early afternoon delivering guests to both the TGV and Center train stations in Avignon for their various departures. Some were going on to Rome or Paris, some to other destinations in France, some heading home. Waiting back at the Chateau and helping guests prepare for departure, I watched the sunrise for the first time since I had been there. It was glorious.<br />
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After all had been delivered safely, we bid a fond farewell to the Chateau, and Julie and I headed for Frontignan in the South of France, about a two hour drive to the southwest, on the Mediterranean shore. We passed fields of sunflowers,<br />
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and RV'ers, to whom I need to give a lot of credit. The streets in the towns and villages are SO narrow that it would be a real challenge to maneuver a vehicle like this.<br />
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I watched wistfully as we passed signs for Barcelona. So close, yet so far! Note to self: Must get to Spain on a future visit.<br />
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Upon arrival in Frontignan, we connected with our host for our Air Bnb, and got the keys to the apartment. We were located two floors up on a tiny narrow street,<br />
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with a view of the rooftops and the birds swooping past our window at sunset. It was charming. <br />
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We took a walk around the tiny village to get acquainted, and discovered it sits along the Rhone Sete Canal (sorry for no accent marks on my French here in these posts, but I don't have a French keyboard on my ancient laptop),<br />
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which was lined with pleasure boats.<br />
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Anyone who follows me knows I always love a good sign. This one is a valid reminder of what happens if you get too close to the edge.<br />
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Two of the boats that we passed were playing a game. Kids on opposing boats walked up the plank and batted at each other with some type of baton, to see who could knock the other one off the boat. As a side note, notice that one of the boats says "Muscat". I discovered later when reading about Frontignan that they are known for their Muscat grapes. Had I read that earlier, I would have checked out our their Muscat wine!<br /><br />
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Heading off into the village we passed another one of those large "sticker murals", like we had seen in Bonnieux.<br />
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In the Town Center sits the historical Hotel DeVille. I learned that this is not a Hotel at all, but rather the Town Hall.<br />
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It's surrounded by shops and cafes.<br />
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We had a delightful dinner of pizza and salad outdoors at one of the cafes, and then headed home for the night. The next morning, some of the locals on our tiny street hung their laundry out their windows to dry.<br />
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while cats napped in windowsills.<br />
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We took a drive to Sete and Montpellier, which I will tell you about in my next posts. On our way back into Frontignan, we stopped at the Frontignan-Plage, their beach on the Mediterranean Sea. It was early evening, and a fog had begun to roll in that made the whole place feel enchanted.<br />
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It didn't seem to bother beach goers in the least.<br />
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I got to dip my toes in the Mediterranean and pick up a few seashells, so I was a pretty happy camper. We had dinner in our apartment that night and enjoyed their Farmer's Market the next morning, which happens every Thursday and Sunday. You can find dried fruits,<br />
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spices,<br />
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scalloped zucchini,<br />
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sweets,<br />
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and much more! Coming up next are our side trips to Sete and Montpellier.<br />
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<br />Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800115579402580164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167287840468397905.post-70709134908434818962016-07-06T10:36:00.001-07:002016-07-07T15:53:56.261-07:00An Afternoon in the Historic Center of AvignonOur last full day at "<a href="http://www.workshopsinfrance.com/" target="_blank">Workshops in France</a>" was Monday, June 27th. The morning was reserved for finishing up work, laundry and packing, and in the afternoon we took a trip to the medieval walled city of Avignon, on the banks of the Rhone River.<br />
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There is a parking structure right next to the town center, so parking was easy, as long as you don't mind the low ceilings and narrow aisles. That's just France. All the parking structures we entered in the South of France were sparkling clean, well lit, and looked like the floor had been painted yesterday. The parking was not expensive.<br />
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The first thing you notice when you walk up the steps to the square is the "Palais des Papes", the "Palace of the Popes".<br />
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Avignon was the seat of the Catholic Popes from 1309 to 1377, and was ruled by the Popes until 1791.<br />
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You can take a tour of the Palace for a fee, if you like. Directly across the square from the Palace of the Popes is the "Conservatoire National, Musique, Danse, Art, Dramatique" with elaborate sculptural ornamentation of flowers...<br />
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...and figures.<br />
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If you only have an afternoon in Avignon, like I did, I recommend the little shuttle that takes you on a tour of the city. I believe they charge 8 Euros. I didn't do this, but I would do it next time, because the historic buildings are a bit spread apart, and this way you could get the lay of the land.<br />
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I opted instead to spend my time in the "Musee du Petit Palais", which is known for its exceptional collection of Renaissance paintings of both the Avignon school and Italy. The building is 14th Century, and houses both paintings and sculpture that date back as far as the 1300's as well. It turned out to be a fabulous choice, as well.<br />
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This is the kind of craftsmanship that really gets to me. Look at this building detail.<br />
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Inside, you pay 6 Euros for a tour of the art collection, and it a spectacular collection of historic religious art. Here's a sampling of the sculpture.<br />
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And here is a sampling of the paintings. Note the enormous use of gold in these early works. I love that. It makes me think of Klimt, only in religious form. This particular piece is by Paolo di Giovanni Fei (1369-1411), entitled "Saint Jean Baptiste". <br />
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This one is by Tommaso del Mazza (1377-1392).<br />
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And this one is from Giocomo di Nicola (1443-1466). "Martyre de saint Flavien de <br />
Recanati".<br />
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Lastly, this one doesn't display any gold, but I loved this painting. This is a detail from a piece by "Maitre des Cassoni Campana".<br />
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There were several areas where there was a tape line on the floor so you don't get too close to the paintings. Of course, in my enthusiasm to see the work close up, I ended up stepping over the tape lines, causing once again the infamous Madame... MADAME!! It happened again when I deviated from the correct order for visiting the rooms in the museum. I am detecting that the French do like a certain sense of order! Understood.<br />
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There were also some fantastic architectural details in the museum itself. Like this vaulted ceiling...<br />
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fireplace...<br />
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and ornamental plaster.<br />
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Back out on the square, I discovered Bobbie and Aleex had decided to take the tram ride around the city, and they were just returning.<br />
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Avignon is definitely a place I would return to. A beautiful and powerful city full of religious history.<br />
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We headed back to the chateau for our final evening together, and surprised Aleex that evening with a gift and a Birthday Cake! Twenty-nine again.<br />
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The evening ended with a display of work from the artists, and it was so much fun to see the individual style of each person, and their own unique interpretation of their experience. It would be our last night to sleep in the chateau.<br />
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In the morning I said goodbye to the cypress trees,<br />
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and to the swimming pool,<br />
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and jumped in the car to spend the next week touring the South of France with <a href="http://www.juliesnyder.com/" target="_blank">Julie Snyder</a>. Those stories up next!<br />
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<br />Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800115579402580164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167287840468397905.post-64135204911781188042016-07-01T23:59:00.001-07:002016-07-06T23:01:54.578-07:00Sunday Market Day in L'isle Sur La SorgeSunday, June 26th was an exciting day for our "<a href="http://www.workshopsinfrance.com/" target="_blank">Workshops in France</a>" group because we got to visit the charming village of L'isle Sur La Sorge. Sunday is Market Day there, and it hosts the largest and most well known Antique Market in Provence. It is the second largest Antique Market in France, second only to Clingancourt in Paris, and the third largest in Europe, after London. This charming village sits on the Sorgue River,<br />
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where families of ducks swim through the town,<br />
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as well as swans,<br />
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and you can see moss covered waterwheels, all like something out of a Fairytale.<br />
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People come out in droves, on foot, by car, by bicycle,<br />
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and by motorcycle. For sure these two must have arrived on their His 'n Hers Vespas. I love that he is carrying her pink helmet.<br />
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This particular village is packed with about 350 dealers and decorators in the ten Antique Villages there. <br />
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I only saw two cows in the South of France. This is one of them.<br />
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There are charming Cafes, <br />
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and delectable Boulangeries. This sweet treat is comprised of "Meringue, Framboise, Pistache":<br />
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There are a host of vendors who come out on Sundays for their famous Market, selling everything from produce...<br />
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to olives...<br />
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to soaps...<br />
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to crafted items...<br />
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to clothing...<br />
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to textiles and threads...<br />
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to vintage hardware,<br />
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to Antiques and Collectibles. And of course, this is my favorite part. When I was a little girl, I visited many garage sales, antique shops and auctions with my Mom and my Grandma. Those experiences have stuck with me for a lifetime, and it's one of my greatest pleasures.<br />
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There was a ride for the kiddies...<br />
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and some vintage beads for a new piece when I get home.<br />
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Of course Brenda never misses an opportunity to do one of her wonderful pen and ink sketches with watercolor. Here she is waiting to get picked up.<br />
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Here's Nathalie and Mary Jo.<br />
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Back at the Chateau that evening, dinner was topped off with an amazing dessert called "Paris Brest",<br />
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followed by a chance for the workshop participants to show and talk about the body of work that they had created during their stay.<br />
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It was a day that fed our spirit!<br />
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Love,<br />
LindaLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800115579402580164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167287840468397905.post-16543954231330188382016-07-01T12:11:00.002-07:002016-07-03T01:02:22.645-07:00Roussillon, Domain du Bois de St. Jean, and a Painting DemoSaturday, June 25th marked our second trip to paint the lavender fields. The eleven of us jumped into our two SUV's with matching ribbons, (to keep track of each other), and headed for Roussillon. The village is noted for its large ochre deposits found in the clay there.<br />
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In honor of the ochre deposits, the entire town is painted in the same tones, which makes it unique to Provence, where you will usually see pale colored houses with soft pastel shutters.<br />
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Our first stop was at the lavender fields on the outskirts of town. If you check out my post on June 17th, you will see that we actually scouted this field out before the workshop, and we especially loved it for its sumptuous curves. Our artists were delighted at the chance to paint it. Among others, here's Brenda,<br />
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Nathalie...<br />
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Angel...<br />
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and Aleex.<br />
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We also had the owners of the field come and set up a stand right next to us, selling lavender soaps, oils and bouquets.<br />
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I know for sure we took quite a few bars of lavender soap off their hands that day!<br />
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After we finished up at the fields, we headed up to the town to eat lunch and browse through the shops. They are known for selling artist pigments there in a wide variety of colors that can be mixed with a binder and used as either watercolor, oil or acrylic. Of course I was most drawn to the blues and the greens, especially the aquamarine.<br />
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We all piled back in the cars and headed for our next stop, which was wine tasting at Domain du Bois de St. Jean. We sampled an assortment of reds, as well as a white and a rose. Our host spoke french, but the language of wine is universal. LOL. PS Julie translated. <br />
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An anecdote is that Brenda, one of the Artists on the retreat, was here at the workshop for her second time. Last year she did a painting of our host at the vineyard, and sent him a poster after the workshop. This year, he brought out the poster, and she got to have her picture taken with him. Pretty awesome!<br />
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We purchased some very nice wines for dinner that night, and took a sneak peek at the vineyard in the back on the way out.<br />
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We returned to the Chateau for an outstanding dinner of Legumes Farci,<br />
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along with a special cake in honor of the Artists.<br />
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which we enjoyed outdoors.<br />
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We finished off a very full day with a fun and informative demo from <a href="http://juliesnyder.com/" target="_blank">Julie Snyder</a>, about how to take your reference photos home and turn them in to finished works, using your iPad. <br />
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And so ends another great day with <a href="http://www.workshopsinfrance.com/" target="_blank">Workshops in France</a><a href="http://www.workshopsinfrance.com/" target="_blank">.</a><br />
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<br />Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800115579402580164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167287840468397905.post-55843833117948326232016-06-25T16:23:00.000-07:002016-06-28T23:04:16.796-07:00A Trip to Venasque and Modeling for Our Art GroupFriday morning we headed out to explore some smaller villages that are off the beaten path. When driving in Provence, there are several things that you notice. One is the huge number of bicyclists you see on the streets here. They are everywhere! <br />
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Another thing is that the roads are very narrow. Almost always. Our first stop was La Roque Sur Pernes, which was no exception. We decided to keep moving, but did spot this really interesting old wash area on the way out of town, where the women of the village once did their laundry.<br />
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We headed for our next stop of Le Beaucet, but had to stop at a spontaneous lavender sighting! This field was full and lush. We can already see the difference in the lavender since we got here. A week of hot weather has really increased the blooming.<br />
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After everyone got their fill of lavender pictures, we continued on towards Le Beaucet, and could see it off in the distance.<br />
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Still not quite satisfied with the winding narrow roads at the top of the hill, we decided to keep it moving and finally ended up in the most glorious village, Venasque. It was there that we settled in to sketch, paint, photograph and explore.<br />
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The first thing that caught my attention was the mailman. The streets are so narrow that he backed up the street to deliver the mail, then drove back down when he finished. Good backing skills required for his job!<br />
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The town has a charming square with a fountain, surrounded by cafes and shops. There were cyclists in the town, and this one had the most interesting nickname. Sexy Lexy.<br />
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This brings me to another thing I noticed in the villages. I am shooting way more vertical shots than horizontal. Usually it's the other way around for me. Anyway, the further I walked into the little village, the more interesting it got. I spotted another great fountain,<br />
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and a beautiful old church that I needed to explore.<br />
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Here are a few of the elements in the church.<br />
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It seems I get moved to tears every time I enter one of these old churches. I sit down, have myself a little cry, and then photograph like a mad woman! LOL. Crazy artist.<br />
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Of course there was a spectacular view of the countryside from the village.<br />
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We ate our lunches in the village, and then returned to the chateau, where I posed for a portrait session. This was my first time posing for a group. The put a mark on the wall so I had a place to fix my gaze,<br />
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and I did a series of twenty minute poses. Thanks to Belinda DelPesco for the great photo of me modeling, with Julie Snyder's work in progress in the foreground. I think I look a little too serious here, but it was my first time, after all. Would love to do it again.<br />
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This is Brenda's interpretation of me. Love it and love the title.<br />
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Ended the day with another great home cooked dinner, and a nice Chardonnay and Voignier blend. Then off to bed to write my blog!!<br />
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<br />Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800115579402580164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167287840468397905.post-27960192323550591492016-06-24T16:28:00.003-07:002016-06-28T23:07:08.341-07:00A Day of Art with Van Gogh and ChagallWednesday was a quiet day here at the Chateau, where we all either worked on a new painting, finished a work in progress, or caught up on posts and social media, (if you are me)! Thursday we hit the ground running, with the first stop being the Saint Paul Asylum in Saint Remy, where Vincent Van Gogh lived and painted from May of 1889 to May of 1890. Here I am with Vincent.<br />
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There he produced many works including "Starry Night", which he painted in June of 1889. According to Wikipedia, it is one of his best known works, and one of the most recognized paintings in the history of Western culture. It was based on the view of his garden from his second story asylum window, just before sunrise.<br />
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The grounds are a former monastery, <br />
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and I entered the church <br />
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and sat down for a moment to take it all in. As I was sitting there, a woman approached the altar and started softly chanting. Chills ran down my spine and tears ran down my face as I listened to the soft, lilting melody. I was in the same space that was once inhabited by Vincent Van Gogh. It was a deeply spiritual moment.<br />
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Since we could roam the building and grounds freely, we set up in different spots to sketch and paint. I chose the lavender field in the back, the same space that occupied the garden that Vincent used as his inspiration.<br />
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While I sat and sketched in the garden, various people would roam past, and I especially enjoyed listening to a small group of tourists who were speaking Italian. I had fun listening to the melody of their language, trying to guess what they were saying. I also had a delightful Japanese man, Takahashi from Tokyo, come and visit me three times as I progressed on my painting. Here are Kathy, Julie and Brenda preparing for painting in the garden as well.<br />
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Just when it couldn't get much better, I had the first Mermaid sighting since I arrived in France, thanks to <a href="http://www.belindadelpesco.com/" target="_blank">Belinda Del Pesco</a>, who spotted one on the top of one of the ancient columns in the courtyard.<br />
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After we finished up our paintings, we ate our lunch on benches under the shade trees near the olive grove in the front, and then headed for our afternoon destination of Le Baux.<br />
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All I knew about this next stop is that we were going to a quarry, and it could be chilly inside so bring a sweater. Was I in for a surprise!<br />
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It turned out that we were visiting the Chagall, Midsummer Night's Dream multi-media exhibition at Carrieres de Lumieres. Huge moving images of Chagall's work are projected onto the stone quarry walls, set to music.<br />
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It was an amazing exhibit, and you can read more about it by clicking <a href="http://carrieres-lumieres.com/en/chagall-midsummer-nights-dreams-0" target="_blank">here</a>. Chagall was very prolific, and his images are mostly figurative, very colorful, with a surreal quality. And yes, he also painted some mermaids! Two Mermaid spottings in one day. Very lucky, indeed.<br />
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We finished the day with a dinner outing at Restaurant La Margelle. A family owned restaurant with homestyle cooking, I had Poulet (chicken) in a blue cheese sauce that was to die for, with home made fries, fresh garlic green beans and more. There were plenty of laughs, and glasses of Rose, and it was a perfect ending to a beautiful day with <a href="http://www.workshopsinfrance.com/" target="_blank">Workshops in France</a>.<br />
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Again it's almost 1:30 am here, time for me to say Bonne Nuit and sweet dreams to all.<br />
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Love,<br />
Linda<br />
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<br />Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800115579402580164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167287840468397905.post-25267488064535159722016-06-22T05:09:00.000-07:002016-06-28T23:09:13.476-07:00Lavender and the Charming Village of BonnieuxTuesday was a full day for us, with our first chance to paint the lavender in Bonnieux. Arriving at a lavender field, especially for the first time, literally takes your breath away. The color, the scent, and the hum of the bees is intoxicating, so the first thing we all need to do with <a href="http://www.workshopsinfrance.com/" target="_blank">Workshops in France</a> is TAKE A PICTURE!<br />
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And poof! Here I am in the lavender.<br />
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Next, we all spread out and find a spot to capture its beauty in our own way. Here, among others, are Brenda...<br />
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Mary Jo...<br />
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Belinda...<br />
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Aleex...<br />
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And me!<br />
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It's a very moving experience to realize you are in FRANCE making art! And you never know who will be passing through while you are painting, to add to the aesthetics. Wink wink.<br />
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Wrapping up the morning, we are all satisfied with a job well done, and head off into the village of Bonnieux to have some lunch. And perhaps a beer, if you are me. At the cafe, here's Brenda, Kathy, Your's Truly, Nathalie, MaryJo, Angel, Laura, Julie Aleex, and Bobbie, and thanks to Belinda for taking the pic.<br />
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We had a few hours to wander the town and meander through the winding streets of Antique Shops up to the top of the hill.<br />
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This ivy covered cottage reminded me of something straight out of Harry Potter.<br />
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Here's some more eye candy for the ladies to add to the aethestics.<br />
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And although the Antique Shops were closed in the early afternoon, it was still a lovely walk up a narrow street.<br />
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Antiques line the streets, even with the shops closed for lunch.<br />
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And there is beauty everywhere. From the flowers...<br />
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We headed out of Bonnieux and through the village of Gordes to the Abbey of Sennanque, which is a 12th Century Cistercian Monastery that sits in a valley surrounded by lavender fields.<br />
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Then home to a catered dinner of Quiche, potatoes, ratatouille and fresh fruit. Fabulous!<br />
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It was a full day, and we all slept like babies. Hope your day was beautiful too. Thanks for following!<br />
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<br />Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800115579402580164noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167287840468397905.post-73121498014949363972016-06-21T15:17:00.003-07:002016-07-01T02:28:59.266-07:00Exploring and Making Art in Villeneuve les Avignon"If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium". Hehe. JK. Not really in Belgium. But it IS Tuesday and I just felt like saying that. And now, it's time to bring you up to speed on what's been happening here at <a href="http://www.workshopsinfrance.com/" target="_blank">Workshops in France</a>. Guests of the Art Retreat have been moving into the Chateau, and everyone is now officially here. Yay! We have spent the last two days making art and exploring and we started yesterday (Monday) with Avignon, on the banks of the Rhone river. Truly an ancient city, it was the home of the Popes from the 1300's to the 1700's.<br />
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We made quite a stir when we dropped off our group with their painting gear, in Villeneuve les Avignon, stopping traffic in both directions. It caused a bit of what we call the "spitter" face on the other drivers. LOL.<br />
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There are eleven of us in our group, and we set up along a tiny narrow street to do some sketching and painting. I spotted this porcelain face in one of the windows.<br />
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Here are Angel and Kathy sketching. <br />
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Passersby are always intrigued with artists set up on the street, and like to stop and chat. Here's our fearless leader, <a href="http://www.juliesnyder.com/" target="_blank">Julie Snyder</a>, with a few of the people who stopped to see what she was up to. <br />
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Then there was the art collecting neighbor across the street who stopped, rolled down his window, and played us a tune on his wooden flute.<br />
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Strolling along the streets, I always like to notice the details, like these door knockers.<br />
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And the mailman... Doesn't look anything like the way I get my mail in Long Beach.<br />
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We ate lunch in the tiny square there... why have clear carafes when you can have red ones?<br />
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and then stopped at a Mega art supply store on the way home. Once back at the chateau, I headed for the pool to cool off. A Mermaid's gotta do what a Mermaid's gotta do.<br />
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After a poolside snooze, we all joined up again to enjoy a fabulous fish dinner, with puff pastry filled with spinach and goat cheese, and flan for dessert. There's also always plenty of fresh bread, cheese and of course, WINE! All of our dinners are catered, and they are delish.<br />
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From Left to Right, meet Angel, Laura, Brenda, Bobbie, Kathy, Aleex, Mary Jo, Belinda, and Nathalie. Add Julie and I to the mix, and you have eleven! It is just great to meet and learn from these wonderful artists from Texas, New York, British Columbia, Vermont, Tennessee, Indiana, and North Carolina, who work in a variety of media and have a wealth of stories to tell. After dinner, some artists decided to set up under a full moon and paint a nocturne.<br />
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Here's Aleex. Notice the wine in the center of her palette.<br />
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And Nathalie setting up for the Nocturne.<br />
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It has been a great start to a joyful week of creating.<br />
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Bonne Nuit from Provence!<br />
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Love,<br />
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<br />Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800115579402580164noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167287840468397905.post-52006913924206717432016-06-18T16:06:00.003-07:002016-07-03T01:07:00.479-07:00Transition Day, Grocery Shopping and Those Darling FrenchToday was transition day for us, moving out of Chateau-Renard and doing final preparations for <a href="http://www.workshopsinfrance.com/" target="_blank">Workshops in France</a>. Here I am in my usual pose, out on the balcony getting in that last Instagram post before I leave wifi!<br />
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In celebration of the Lavender Season, I decided that lavender toes were appropriate.<br />
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Upon heading out, we picked up our second rental car, which thankfully <a href="http://www.belindadelpesco.com/" target="_blank">Belinda del Pesco</a> will be driving (bless that darling woman), and headed back to Auchan, the mega grocery store. I had such a good time there I wanted to share some things I saw.<br />
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BUT FIRST, let me tell you how charming the French people are here. If you try to speak a word of French to them, they will go out of their way to try and speak English in return, doing their best to help you and lead you around the store to find what you need. Forget the stereotypes you may have in your head. They are adorable. <br />
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Now, here are some things you don't see every day at the market in Los Angeles. How about an entire section devoted to rabbit?<br />
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Or an entire eight foot section devoted to each kind of cheese. This is just the camembert!<br />
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Then there are the acres of wine. Again I am fascinated with the Rose, because where I come from it is downright un-hip to drink it. But here in the south of France, they are known for it, and people who are passing through from neighboring countries make sure to stock up on it when they visit.<br />
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How about yogurt in cute little crocks and glass pots?<br />
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And let's not forget those darling French fish department guys.<br />
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Again we got out of there with a boat load of food, stocking up the fridge for breakfasts and lunches during the retreat. The dinners will be catered.<br />
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We moved into the Chateau, and here's just a tiny glimpse. I'll talk more about it in future posts.<br />
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Dinner was extra special tonight as we entertained our very first guests. There were none other than Julie's cousin, Gillian Hill and her good friend Liz Downing, visiting Provence from Majorca, Spain. Julie and Gillian have not seen each other since 1995. Gillian, Liz, Belinda and Julie all have a love of boats in common, and it was great fun to hear them exchange stories and experiences. Dinner was Monkfish wrapped in proscuitto, roasted potatoes and a tomato and cucumber salad. So good,<br />
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and Belinda made us a killer drink called a "Very Berry", which was Blackberry liquer, fresh limes and Blackberries, and Vodka. So refreshing, and it also happened to pack a whallop.<br />
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We finished the evening with a group shot to remember a splendid evening. Left to right are Gillian, Julie, Your's Truly, Belinda and Liz.<br />
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And as I stepped outside to walk back to my room to write the blog, I noticed it's a full moon tonight. What a beautiful way to say goodnight to you all. Bonne Nuit and Sweet Dreams.<br />
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Love, Linda<br />
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<br />Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800115579402580164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167287840468397905.post-19289404518808722352016-06-17T15:24:00.001-07:002016-07-06T23:15:48.706-07:00Getting the Lay of the Land in Provence"So, Linda," you ask, "just what are you doing in France, anyway?" Good question! As my jetlag lifts, and I slowly start adjusting to the nine hour time difference, I can answer this. I am here to assist Julie Snyder in conducting her fabulous "<a href="http://www.workshopsinfrance.com/" target="_blank">Workshops In France</a>" art retreat, along with wonderful artist and new found friend <a href="http://www.belindadelpesco.com/" target="_blank">Belinda del Pesco</a>. Together Belinda and I will assist Julie in taking care of her guests on this ten day retreat, which begins Sunday. Here are some ramblings regarding our last two days. First of all, we are driving SUV's in a country that is made for teeny, tiny cars. Here is an example of most of the back roads here. One lane for two way traffic.<br />
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In addition, their favorite word where driving is concerned is "roundabout". They are EVERYWHERE. Luckily we have the aid of our navigational system lady with the polite English accent who I have yet to give a name. Need to give her a good one. She seems to like to mess with us and is not always spot on. Luckily she at least speaks English.<br />
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Then there is the shopping. We spent some time today picking up supplies at the local mega super market Auchan. Here they seem to like coffee a lot (it fills both sides of this aisle),<br />
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and you can buy anything from Violette Liquer<br />
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to Espadrilles.<br />
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Here's Julie checking out with some goodies for the Chateau!<br />
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Next we did some touring, looking for the fields of lavender that are already blooming. One of my favorites is the one we found outside of the charming village of Roussillon. Love the sumptuous curves.<br />
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Another high point to the day was visiting Gordes. Here is a spectacular view of this ancient city, which literally brought me to tears. How lucky I am to be here!<br />
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We spent a lot of time driving today and this countryside is packed with vineyards, lavender fields, and apple and cherry trees dripping with fruit. The lavender hums with honey bees, and the leaves of the grapevines glow a brilliant green in the sun. It is all so breathtaking. I wish you see it and smell it for yourself! In addition, the French language sounds like music and people in Provence greet each other with three kisses. Cheek, other cheek, and back again. It's adorable.<br />
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We finished the day with dinner in L'isle Sur La Sorgue, where I had a divine Goat Cheese and Spinach Quiche and Salad and a glass of Rose. Yes, Rose. It's not the wine that I would usually order, but they seem very popular here and I am in wine country, after all. I need to try something new every day. It was delicious.<br />
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These past two days have been a whirlwind tour. I will tell you more about each town as we spend time there over the next ten days or so. Tomorrow we move into the Chateau!! How exciting is that? Can't wait to share it with you. I'll finish with a pic of the courtyard of the Air Bnb where we have been staying in Chateau-Renard,<br />
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and a pic of me hard at work blogging! Yes, it's always after midnight before I finish, but I enjoy it so. Tonight is no exception. Bonne Nuit from Provence!<br />
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<br />Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800115579402580164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167287840468397905.post-11873809501808344222016-06-16T16:23:00.002-07:002016-07-03T01:11:06.531-07:00Random Tips on Flying to FranceThis past Tuesday I embarked on a three week trip to France. Here's some random thoughts and observations on my flight with Air France from Los Angeles to Marseille.<br />
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Tip#1. Put a reminder on your phone. When it pops up, it will make you smile from ear to ear.<br />
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Tip #2: If you plan to carry all of your bags on board, make sure they don't exceed the carry-on bag weight limit. Otherwise you will spend one unexpected hour of your precious life waiting in line to check your bag. Guess how I know this.<br />
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Tip #3: Once on board, take advantage of the free champagne. This will help you forget about the precious hour of your life that you lost while waiting in line to unexpectedly check your bag.<br />
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Tip #4: Watch as many movies as possible. You have about ten hours. I watched four. My favorite was a documentary about the House of Christian Dior called "Dior and I". Fabulous behind the scenes glimpse! In between movies, watch the map to see how many hours you have left to get there, and take naps, trying not to lean on your neighbor. Rejoice when you have reached Paris.<br />
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Tip #5: When connecting in Paris, give yourself enough time. You will have to go through security again, even if you are using the same airline. Expect to devote another hour of your life to this task.<br />
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When you get through security, note that you will again wait in line to meet the "Stamp Passport" guy. After he stamps you, thank him for the pretty stamp and be sure to exit next to him, not next to any other "Stamp Passport" guy, even if all aisles lead to the same place. This will lead to them calling you. Madame... MADAME!! Guess how I know this.<br />
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Tip #6: When they announce that they have overbooked your flight to Marseille by 22 people, push yourself to as close to the front of the line to board as possible, and hold your ground. Be a linebacker. It may not make you popular, but it will assure you will have your seat on the plane! Notice my smiling face as she scans my boarding pass.<br />
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And finally, the reward! When you finally arrive safe and sound in Marseille, you will not have to go through another customs line! You can just walk out the door. Yay!<br />
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Good friend and fellow artist Julie Snyder was there to pick us up ("us"
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us to amazing goat cheese salad with a nice glass of white<br />
wine! <br />
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eyed and happy, our adventure now begins. We are here to assist Julie
in putting on her artist retreat, "<a href="http://www.workshopsinfrance.com/" target="_blank">Workshops in France</a>", and I look
forward to sharing it with you. Stay tuned!<br />
Bonne Nuit,<br />
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<br />Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800115579402580164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167287840468397905.post-72895564584654120292015-04-29T15:43:00.000-07:002017-05-28T12:39:29.383-07:00A Whirlwind Tour of Puebla, Las Vigas, Naolinco, La Antiqua, Chachalacas and VeracruzLast week we had the good fortune to visit Mexico for nine days, and I am going to give you a whirlwind recap this time, instead of a play by play, because I did not bring my computer with me on this trip. I am rebelling, now, against bringing my laptop because it is heavy to travel with, and I am manifesting an iPad mini or tablet! Everyone keep good thoughts for my new tablet, please. Hope it appears soon! Anyway, back to business. We arrived in Mexico City late Thursday night on the 16th, and spent the first few days attending a family reunion and looking for materials for our work downtown. If you are friends with me on Facebook, I posted some pics about that part of the trip there. If you are not friends with me on Facebook, "Friend Me"! There are however, a few extra pics I wanted to share from Mexico City, before we move on. Things that amuse me. This young lady was making the most of her time in traffic,<br />
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while this young man was learning the art of change-giving while riding along with his bus driving father.<br />
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And looking out the bus window to my left, there was this entrepreneurial fellow at the intersection.<br />
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Natalie Queally, you know how to juggle. Just saying. <br />
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Anyway, bright and early on Monday morning the family rented a car and we embarked on a five day road trip with Eduardo's mom and sister. Since Eduardo and I are used to traveling mostly on the "Libre", or free road, this would be a new experience because we will be taking the "Cuota" or toll road. First stop, Puebla.<br />
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This is my second trip to Puebla, and let me just say here and now that Puebla is all about the eating. The food is absolutely delicious. There is a street devoted entirely to sweets.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yep, busted! Can't resist the candy.</td></tr>
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Puebla is known for their Chiles en Nogada,<br />
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and here's a description of what's inside. That's 180 pesos, by the way, not dollars, and worth every penny. They were one of the most delicious dishes I have ever tasted.<br />
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Puebla is also know for their Mole, and this dish was Enchiladas con Tres Moles, namely, Red Pipian, Mole, and Green Pipian. Our favorite restaurant for the Chiles en Nogada and the Green Pipian was La Chiquita (founded in 1896), and our favorite restaurant for the Mole and the Red Pipian was Fonda de Santa Clara.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Getting ready to dig into my Enchiladas con Tres Moles at Fonda de Santa Clara.</td></tr>
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There are also fabulous historical buildings, churches and convents in Puebla. This time we visited The Templo Conventual de Santa Monica (17th Century),<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The entire narthex of the church is decorated in Milagros, or Mexican Folk Charms.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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and the Templo de Santo Domingo y Capilla del Rosario (also 17th Century).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The gold in this Spanish Baroque church literally took my breathe away.</td></tr>
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Here are just a few of the many beautiful architectural details you find on the buildings throughout Puebla.<br />
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I could go on and on about Puebla, and I highly recommend you put it on your "must see" list for Mexico. But there is more to tell. We are headed for Veracruz, and next stop, Las Vigas, where we left the Cuota at dusk and headed for the Libre, to enter this tiny town to spend the night.<br />
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Those of you who follow my blog will remember that it was in Las Vigas that Eduardo and I traveled to the top of the mountain with Pepe, the fruit and vegetable vendor. You can refresh your memory and read about that adventure <a href="http://artbylindaqueally.blogspot.com/2013/04/in-search-of-amethyst-crystals-in-las.html" target="_blank">here.</a> We were very fortunate to meet these hardworking, caring people again on this trip,<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Pepe and Griselda in Las Vigas.</td></tr>
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as well as to visit with their family and enjoy a special breakfast prepared for us before they started their day. Pepe and Griselda hold a special place in our heart.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Delicious Chile con Queso prepared for us with love by Griselda.</td></tr>
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We also got to meet one of their neighbors, Dona Natividad, who had just finished preparing the tortillas for the family.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Now that's a lot of tortillas!</td></tr>
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In stark contrast to the cosmopolitan feel of Puebla, Las Vigas is a town. I sat outside in the morning absorbing the sound of the roosters crowing and the smell of firewood. <br />
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Back on the road, it was a picturesque drive to our next stop, Naolinco.<br />
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This is my second visit to the this beautiful town that is known for their hand made leather shoes, bags and sandals.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The pristine streets of Naolinco.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Charming mural!</td></tr>
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And what did we do in Naolinco? Eat, of course. And I once again felt the need to photograph the gorgeous candy behind the counter.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Candy Roosters</td></tr>
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It was a quick visit and onward to the Port of Veracruz, where we would spend two nights. Veracruz is HOT, and we were delighted to discover that our hotel had a pool.<br />
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I love, love, love Veracruz, and one of my favorite things to do is visit the Gran Cafe de la Parroquia for their Lechero, or Cafe con Leche. They pour a small amount of very concentrated coffee in the bottom of the cup, and them fill it up with steamed milk.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My zillionth Lechero of the trip. Hehe.</td></tr>
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We took a side trip to visit the beach in Chachalacas,<br />
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and to La Antiqua, the first real Spanish Town in Mexico. Here you will find the home of Hernan Cortes, built in 1523,<br />
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as well as the oldest church in the Americas, built in the early 16th Century.<br />
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Also, I found La Antigua to be a real contender for the hottest place on earth, a title I had formerly given to Tabasco. I judge this by the number of times I find myself spontaneously mentioning how hot I am! But it's all good, because those of you who know me know I love the heat, and would take it anytime over being cold.<br />
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On a mission to find a restaurant the family had enjoyed some years back, we also made a side trip to Boca Del Rio where we had some delicious seafood.<br />
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We made a stop in Cuatepec for coffee and pastry on the way home, and then got on the Cuota for the drive home. The Cuota is expensive, costing about 350 pesos for the drive from Xalapa to Mexico City, but the road is extremely well maintained, so the trip is fast and trouble free. Arriving back in DF at about 3:00 AM, we had just a few hours sleep, and then up and running to make a quick trip back downtown to pick up a few materials before heading for the airport, for the trip back to Los Angeles. We capped off the trip with a nice flight on Aeromexico, complete with free tequila. We are most grateful for another fun and inspiring trip to beautiful Mexico!<br />
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<br />Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800115579402580164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167287840468397905.post-9686279137552574152015-02-28T10:12:00.001-08:002015-02-28T10:12:43.236-08:00Ode to Some Brilliant Women - Getting InspiredI am on the verge of a change in my life. We are moving to a new area here in our beloved Los Angeles County, where we will have roomier digs, and I will be able to both set up a larger working space for my bead work, and put up my easel again to get back to work painting. I have been itching to paint! When I woke up this morning I asked myself, "And just what is it that you are itching to SAY with your paint??" Ah... therein lies the eternal question. If you read my Facebook feed from a few weeks back, you will see that I address this question a bit in my five day Artist's Challenge. The only thing I know is that there is SOMETHING in there that needs to come out! SOON! Tired of WAITING!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Waiting" by Linda Queally c2008</td></tr>
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So what do I do to get inspired? I find myself looking at work that inspires me. And that brings me to this post, where I want to share some brilliant women that I follow, but do not know personally, who are modern day creators in a variety of media. These are nationally acclaimed women, who show their work at the finest galleries, arts and crafts shows, are featured in private collections, and sometimes museums. I like each one for a different reason. They inspire me to find my niche and take it to the next level, and hope to one day own a piece of each of their works. Let me introduce their work to you!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Om" by <a href="http://www.kinacrow.com/" target="_blank">Kina Crow</a>. Here she gives an example of what goes on in her head when she tries to meditate!</td></tr>
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First off, there's Pittsburgh artist Kina Crow, who does hand-built ceramic sculptures that are so witty and charming that you can't help but fall in love with her work. Many have captions below them that are sure to make you smile every time you see them. Kina takes the things that we all think, and brings them to life in her work. Truly, I think she is absolutely genius. She does a circuit of the finest Arts and Crafts Fairs throughout the summer, and you can click her name under the photo above to visit her website to find out how to see her work in person. So what do I get from Kina's sculptures? Playfulness and Humor!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.juliepowelldesigns.com/" target="_blank">Julie Powell</a>, who creates beautiful bead work, including the source of her inspiration.</td></tr>
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I am also in love with the work of Boulder, Colorado jewelry artist Julie Powell. She is masterful with color, as well as bead embroidery, and is always generous to offer us a sample of the piece that provides the colorful inspiration for her latest creation. She works with her own hand made beaded beads and woven flowers, glass beads, and semi-precious stones, both new and vintage. Julie also shows her work at the finest Arts and Crafts fairs in the country, and is featured in museums. click the link above, under the photo, to see her work and where you can find her. And what do I get most from Julie's jewelry? Color!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">"After Lent Sister Linda Prayed Long and Loud". Acrylic on canvas 24x48, <a href="http://www.christinaramosart.com/" target="_blank">Christina Forster-Ramos</a></span></span></td></tr>
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Next on my list, with masterful execution and a wicked sense of humor, is figurative artist Christina Forster-Ramos. I actually had the good fortune to meet this amazing lady a few weeks ago, when she came to our <a href="http://angelescrestartguild.com/" target="_blank">Angeles Crest Art Guild</a> meeting to give a demonstration on Golden Acrylics. It was my first introduction to her work, and I am hooked. She does portraits in acrylic, many finished in a smooth, glossy finish, and her work is stunning. When I grow up, I want to be just like her!! Acrylic is definitely my medium of choice as well, and I hope to take some workshops with Christina in the near future. So what do I get from Christina's work? Humor and Risk-Taking! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">"Girl with a Pineapple Earring" 20 x 24" watercolor on clayboard (modern fresco) by <a href="http://www.alicavanaugh.com/" target="_blank">Ali Cavanaugh</a></span></span><span class="fbPhotoTagList" id="fbPhotoSnowliftTagList"><span class="fcg"></span></span></td></tr>
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Poetic and soulful, another of my very favorite contemporary women painters is Ali Cavanaugh. I discovered her work around 2008, when I followed her on the Daily Painters after seeing an ad in American Art Collector magazine. I have loved her work ever since. She is represented by one of my favorite galleries, <a href="http://www.robertlangestudios.com/" target="_blank">Robert Lange Studios</a> in Charleston, South Carolina, among others. She is very prolific, and her portraits are most often on a simple background with a thought-provoking title. She is based in St. Louis, Missouri. What do I get most from Ali's paintings? Soulfulness, thoughtfulness, simplicity.<br />
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So these are some of the places I go for inspiration, following fabulous women artists that are creative, prolific, and successful. If these artists are new to you, I am so happy to introduce you to their work, and I hope you enjoyed it. And where do you go for your inspiration?<br />
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Wishing you a fabulous day!<br />
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Love,<br />
Linda<br />
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<br />Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800115579402580164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167287840468397905.post-20004841088464789932015-02-10T20:35:00.002-08:002015-02-10T20:35:46.510-08:00Is Amber Once Again Becoming More Precious Than Gold? Amber Scouting in Tucson, Arizona.Ever since Eduardo took me to <a href="http://artbylindaqueally.blogspot.com/2013/05/a-challenging-drive-to-simojovel-land.html" target="_blank">Simojovel,</a> Chiapas, Mexico in 2013, I have become fascinated with Amber, and those of you who have come to see us at shows know that Amber now graces our table in increasing proportions. I had dinner with a special friend of mine, Trayci, last week (from my former life in the Title business) who reads my posts on Facebook and my emails. Over burgers, the subject of Amber came up. She said "I don't get it. What <i>is</i> Amber? <i>What do you DO with it</i>?" This comment made me realize that she was probably not the only person I knew who was thinking that! Maybe my friends are thinking "Supposedly Linda is an artist. Why has she become such a nut case about Amber?" <br />
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Well, to back up a bit, before I ever visited Chiapas, my first encounter with Amber was at Tyson Wells in Quartzsite, Arizona, about five years ago. Eduardo was introducing me to the gem and mineral business, and pointed out a vendor selling Amber with insect inclusions. I found that just plain WEIRD. Why would anyone want a rock with a bug in it? I felt just like Trayci. What do you <i>DO</i> with it? I was not in the least bit interested. Now fast forward to Chiapas in 2013. I started to learn a bit about this fossilized tree resin called Amber, and you can read that post <a href="http://artbylindaqueally.blogspot.com/2013/05/so-what-is-amber-anyway-and-that-mine.html" target="_blank">here</a>. I became fascinated with the color variations, the weight, the inclusions, and the sweet smell of honey. And I became taken with the fact that this organic gem was the only one that trapped history inside of it, and was translucent so you could see that history, which was in some cases 20 to 40 million years old, or more. I became hooked. We brought some home with us. And as I began selling it, I noticed that I could literally feel the healing, positive energy of this substance when I placed it on my table. So over this past year I began to study my Amber customers and their desires. Who is my customer? Jewelry designer, carver, lapidary guy, collector, dealer, healer? What type of material do they like? Mexican, Baltic, Colombian, African, Dominican Republic? How much are they willing to pay for it? And it became my most important goal this year at the Tucson Gem and Mineral show to seek out Amber, and study the trends in both where it is coming from these days, and how it is priced. I found out a few things, starting with the Mexican. One, there were not many Mexican Amber dealers this year. We found two. One we knew. One was new to us. And Two, it has become very expensive, with clarity being highly prized. Like Greek and Roman times, is it becoming more precious than gold?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Learning about quality, color and price.</td></tr>
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One of the most noticeable trends on this trip was the abundance of Amber from Malaysia. It was everywhere, and this material has a lot of variation in both color and quality, ranging from red to a deep brown with patches of pale color running through it, to a blue or purple when held under ultraviolet light. The prices vary greatly on polished pieces, depending on the color. I intend to study more about this Amber, because it has flooded the marketplace right now and it is new to me, but I did discover so far that in the book "Amber, Window to the Past", by David A. Grimaldi, it mentions that some Ambers from Malaysia are from the Miocene period, which was 26 million years ago. We brought some home in the rough, and I would love comments from anyone who knows more about the history of this type of material.<br />
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I couldn't talk about Amber without mentioning the Baltic Amber, which is the most well known to the public and some of the oldest that is readily available, ranging from 38 to 54 Million years old (Eocene to Oligocene periods). Amber literally washes up on the seashore on the Baltic Coast, one of the most plentiful Amber regions. I've had many customers tell me that they grew up there, and would pick it up along the shore as kids. Imagine that. As always, there were quite a few Baltic Amber dealers in Tucson, but I have my favorite dealer, and I have my favorite colors when it comes to Baltic.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The white and the butterscotch are my personal favorites in the Baltic.</td></tr>
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I love the white and the butterscotch, and I was delighted that I could bring home my first small pieces this year. Stop by one of our shows to see it.<br />
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Because I also love antique beads, I have most recently started learning about antique African Berber beads, which are large antique Amber beads worn by nomads. The beads can cost several hundred dollars each, and here's a necklace I spotted at the show for a mere $9,280.00. Serious collectors only need apply for this little number. Watch out for the new African "Amber" beads, though, which are largely synthetic.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Antique African Berber Beads.</td></tr>
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Last, but not least, I would like to talk about Copal. We met a new Colombian dealer on this trip who sells mainly Copal, which is a younger tree resin, not yet fossilized. I like to call this a young form of Amber, but I find there are those that get very ornery about that description. Anyway, I do believe it is safe to say that all Amber was once Copal, and that these specimens have their own intrigue and charm. This particular dealer had some very, very nice pieces with insect inclusions, and one in particular had a cricket inside of it. Unfortunately you will have to take my word on this, because I did not get a good picture of it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Copal from Colombia with insect inclusions.</td></tr>
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Since Copal is not fossilized like Amber, it is priced accordingly, and can be quite affordable. I have sold some very interesting pieces of Copal and I especially like the larger sculptural pieces and pieces with insect inclusions. It is quite fragile, and susceptible to cracking or crazing in the heat, so I always warn my customers to handle it with care. The smaller pieces are great for lapidary people to practice their polishing, for jewelry makers to wire wrap, to carry in your pocket for good luck or healing, or to burn as incense to cleanse the energy in a room. I find it to be particularly fragrant.<br />
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In closing, I have been visiting the Tucson Gem and Mineral show for about five years now, and I always enjoy it and find that each year I become more focused. What I learned about the Amber on this trip is that it can vary in price from fifty cents per gram for certain rough pieces to twenty-five dollars or more per gram for the more desirable clear, polished pieces, especially the Mexican red and the Dominican Republic blue. These prices per gram translate into mucho dinero. And the specimens with insect inclusions can be even more, depending on the importance of the fossil, and the type of material. The Malaysian and the Baltic were plentiful at the show. The Mexican and Colombian not so much. Mostly, the types of Amber that are most interesting and sought after by my customers are more expensive that ever!! Time to become an ultra savvy buyer, to stay in the game.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My highly professional method for recording my findings each night back at the van.</td></tr>
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I'd love to hear your own comments on Amber. We are back in Los Angeles for now, and you can follow me on Facebook to see where we will be selling. Come and visit and let's talk Amber!<br />
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All the best,<br />
Linda<br />
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Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800115579402580164noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167287840468397905.post-78286932305209710192015-01-26T21:58:00.000-08:002015-01-26T22:05:32.546-08:00It Takes Some Endurance to Sell in Quartzsite, ArizonaTonight we're back home in our cozy room, internet and all, ready to share our first road trip of the year with you, namely to Quartzsite, Arizona. Eduardo and I spent January 21st through the 25th selling at the QIA Pow Wow in Quartzsite, and it was windy, dusty, hot, cold, sunny, challenging, did I mention dusty, and most importantly, FUN.<br />
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First off, contrary to the way it sounds, the "Pow Wow" is <i>not</i> a Native American event. I tell you this because I myself was surprised to learn this when we visited the Pow Wow last year, in 2014. I was expecting rituals and Native American dancing. Wrong! What the Pow Wow <i>IS</i>, is a gathering of rock, gem and jewelry dealers who camp out in their RV's, Vans or Tents for five or six days on this big dusty plot of land, did I mention dusty, in order to offer for sale an interesting variety of rocks, gems, mineral specimens, jewelry, jewelry findings and more, share their love of the business, and enjoy the camaraderie of like minded people. There are over 500 vendors who come from all over the world to sell at this event, and the same awesome volunteers return year after year as well to lend a hand. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here I am the first morning, waking up after a brisk night, getting ready to set up our booth.</td></tr>
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Oh, you say, look at that cushy RV they are sleeping in behind them. Oh, no, no, no. That belongs to the neighbors. We are enjoying more cozy accomodations.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our little home away from home for five days.</td></tr>
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But comfortable and warm, we slept like babies, despite the temperature dropping into the high 30's each night. The only disadvantage was if you had to make a late night trip to the Porta Potty. Oh so very, very chilly. And yet this is one of the things I love about Quartzsite. It definitely shakes you out of your comfort zone. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The day starts to warm up and our booth takes shape.</td></tr>
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Now set up and ready to do business, with everything looking nice and pretty, the one thing we did not count on for the first day was the <i>wind</i>. We are Pow Wow novices. We did not anticipate wind. The winds came at a good clip the first day, reaching almost 30 mph, and I soon learned that everything I brought would pretty much be covered in a layer of dust for the duration of the show. The top of the tent went flappity, flappity, flap, wearing on our nerves and pulling on the tent stakes, even though they were embedded in dirt as hard as concrete. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Although this is one way to tie down the tent for the night, we ended up just taking it off, where it remained for the duration of day two as the wind continued to blow.</td></tr>
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Since we are not particularly good early morning sellers, we quickly fell into our daily routine for the rest of the show. Each morning around 9:15, we would take a walk to get coffee and a homemade cinnamon roll from the concession stand, and visit some of the other booths.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eduardo with the largest piece of natural amber we have ever seen. This specimen is from Malaysia.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An impeccable strand of spiny oyster shell beads with turquoise inlay by silversmith and jewelry artist Tom Kidd. He actually painstakingly set tiny pieces of turquoise into the crevices of the spiny oyster, and the results were spectacular. I would love to own this piece!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The scrumptious colors of these pieces of glass found in the desert made me wish I was a glass artist.</td></tr>
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Then each day we would return to our booth around 10:30 or so and set up for the day. The discipline of setting it up, taking it down, setting it up, taking it down, setting it up, taking it down.... for five days.... is challenging. Another reason why I loved being in Quartzsite. There I go out of my comfort zone again! The wind died down by Day Three, and it was smooth sailing, weather wise for the duration of the show.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All in all we were happy with our booth, but I had to constantly shift the amber and the photos as the sun moved, because the Arizona sun is intense and those items needed to be in the shade. Didn't really anticipate the strength of the sun anymore than we anticipated the wind! And so each day we learn something new.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's Eduardo working on a wire wrap design for a customer. He always seems to draw extra onlookers when he's doing his beautiful work.</td></tr>
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So that sounds like fun and all, Linda, you say, but how do people stay clean out there in that dustbin of a gem show? Well, not in the bathroom at the event, that's for sure.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">No baths in the sink. LOL. That sign cracked me up. You KNOW how I love a good sign.</td></tr>
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But you can walk a few blocks to the local laundromat and have yourself a shower for $7.00 per person (5am to 6:45 pm), and do laundry to boot, if you like, so there are some conveniences near by.<br />
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And food, you ask? The dining hall has very affordable and delicious home cooked dinners served by smiling, energetic senior volunteers who are downright adorable every evening. And if you tire of the dining hall, you can venture out once again by just walking a few blocks to try out the local cuisine. Friday night I was craving a beer, and so we tried out Taco Mio. The food was good, but we were not fond of the way you had to wait in line to order, then go find a table, and then wait for the food. We did not get the best vibe there, and did not love the service. Hence no picture. But the next night, Saturday night, we took a walk again and tried out Silly Pete's.<br />
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Silly Pete's was as crowded as all get out, and we waited an hour for a table and another hour for our pizza. But there was a live band, and once we got our beer, we started to relax. I could have sat there all night. The gourmet pizza was delicious, the music was really good, and it was FUN! This place I highly recommend. On our walk home, we passed a used RV lot, where we saw this little number for a mere $344,037.00. Really?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One very pricey RV!</td></tr>
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Sunday was the last day of the show for us, and we ended up learning about selling in yet another different kind of environment. We sent home happy customers with Mexican gems and cultural items, brass Native American and Mermaid pieces, Mermaid Prints, Milagro necklaces, Amber and more. We connected with vendors and visitors alike that we see at show after show, that have become our friends. We made new friends. We withstood wind, dust, heat and cold, as well as nippy midnight walks to the bathroom. A successful week! We packed up before dark and tried out one last restaurant in Quartzsite before heading home. This time it was Grubstake Bar and Grill, which was significantly less crowded since the Pow Wow had drawn to a close. The inside of the restaurant was really charming, and food simply delicious.<br />
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We stopped at the local Chevron to gas up for the drive home, and encountered another thing we like about Quartzsite. The gas prices! Yes, my California friends, that is regular at under $2.00 a gallon. Amazing.<br />
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We haven't decided yet if we will sell again next year at the Pow Wow. We are taking a little time to wash the dust out of our hair, get some good rest, and then we'll decide. But you'll be the first to know.<br />
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Thanks so much for following our adventures, and Buenas Noches.<br />
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Love,<br />
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<br />Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800115579402580164noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167287840468397905.post-35245905756658317212014-10-21T20:19:00.002-07:002014-10-22T11:30:33.126-07:00My Mermaid Prints Available on Fine Art America Just in Time for the HolidaysI just wanted to take a few moments this evening to let you know that you can purchase my mermaid prints online, at Fine Art America, right from the comfort of your own home! My beautiful, popular sirens are available in a wide variety of sizes, both framed and unframed, printed on paper, canvas or metal. You can even purchase greeting cards!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://fineartamerica.com/featured/moonlight-soak-linda-queally.html" target="_blank">"Moonlight Soak" by Linda Queally c2013</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://fineartamerica.com/featured/spring-mermaid-linda-queally.html" target="_blank">"Spring Mermaid", by Linda Queally c2014</a></td></tr>
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To view my mermaids and more on Fine Art America, click the captions above under each mermaid image, and it will take you to my page.<br />
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I love the options that Fine Art America provides for ordering prints, and I hope you enjoy it as well!<br />
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xoxo<br />
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Linda<br />
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