San Francisco After My Heart

Should I ever own a store, the front would look like this. San Francisco hold many delights with surface design, graphic design, architectural design, you name it. This 'sprout' caught my attention. Many of you who've printed with me know my love of botanical motif. I'll take this one to my screens.
 

Bit of Travel

I can't leave California spirit yet, though I'm home. An entire day was looking at art, and mainly female artists. The Mary Cassatt exhibition was at the Legion of Honor, a grand place in itself. I tried to capture the Golden Gate Bridge in my meager shot, and it'll hold the memory of that landscape.

 

Applique Stunner

I know it's unusual to post TWO photos, but this applique quilt top from Julie Silber's collection is so amazing and fascinating that I had to. It was part of the webinar that Joe Cunningham had (with me as guest) where he and Julie talk about the work (juliesilberantiquequiltstore.com). Fun to see in person!
 

Glitterati in the Hills

Part of travel is taking in the spice and flavor of the city. I was fortunate to attend an "unveiling" at the studio of Margaret Fabrizio in San Francisco. With a crowd cheering, Margaret uncovered two new works and thanked those who had gifted her diverse matrial. It was a lovely afternoon, and unexpected.

Super Moon

I'm still in the land of super everything -- sun, amusements, gardens -- and as you all know, can't get a good image of the full moon on my camera. So I offer a garden ornament from Lotusland in Santa Barbara for a fill in. Should you be near this fabulous garden, don't pass it by.
 

Saturday Webinair

 Find Joe Cunningham and moi on Joe's webinair program "Quilt Freedom" this Saturday. Find info on Joe's website under event. You'll love the workshop, vitually!

Coastline Walk

It was time to walk along the California coastline. I'm intrigued with the color pallet, and stopped to see this green showing so unusual among the sand, beige, black and white rocks. A strong palette. 
 

More Getty

What I did find interesting at the visit to the Getty Museum were the gardens and landscaping. It rivaled the architecture for interest, line, texture, and flow. I don't thing one could exist without the other.
 

The Getty

I'd asked about seeing the Getty Museum since I saw it from the highway last year. It's a conglomeration of white buildings and lots of fabulous architecture with some galleries here and there of mainly European art. And few contemporary works. At least not where I could find. Still, a beautiful campus.

 

Coastline

One of the views of the California coast on the perfect November day. It was a time to unwind and soak up the sunlight. We also managed to grab a hot dog, and a few art supplies for later in the week. My idea of doing nothing well.
 

AQT and a Visit from Velda

Velda Newman was part of the closing ceremonies for Art Quilt Tahoe Thursday night. She brought her large works dedicated to her mother, an iris lover. She allowed so little time to see this, I could only snag a quick photo. Another is below. These are spectacular -- big, bold, beautiful. Velda is a treasure.