I did get to help out with the 'treats' for this open. Given that the art is fairly Victorian in theme and feel, we opted to go with a tea party theme.
Also incorporating the show's title, we made sure the various elements were peculiar combinations of flavors -
Such as the Salted-Honey-Lavender-Shortbread, and the Almond-Apricot scones with Lemon Curd.
Here - Cheddar-Chives scones with Bay Laurel Clotted Cream.
There was a tower of meringue bites! Cardamon-Rose, Spicy-Chai, and Chocolate-Mint flavored.
The table was decorated with springy-things - Sweet Cicely fronds, moss, violets, tulips, camelias, etc...
- as well as a collection of Taber's Victorian Christmas cards, mounted on antique photo boards...
Tea was a peculiar combination of Hibiscus and Passionfruit and other yummy herbs.
Delicious and beautiful. Lovely evening overall.
This one was particularly special to me, given that it was for
Norman and Tory Taber - my sister and her husband. :-)
I may be a bit biased, but thought this an exceedingly lovely show - a charming mix of paintings, photo-collage and assemblages.
(One of Tory's 'Tattered Faerie Specimen" paintings. Look at those wings!)
There were interesting, quirky Victorian items decorating the studio (the Victorian Tea Party/food table will be featured in the
following post).
Norman's photo-collages (in hand-made frames of reclaimed cherry wood), and 'boxes'.
( "Booth", by Norman Taber)
All the art is tagged, like Victorian Cabinet of Curiosities specimens.
("#75" - one of Norman's boxes.)
It was a dramatically beautiful day.
("The Little Mermaid", by Tory Taber)
There was a nice and steady turn-out -
- as well as an Artist Talk by Tory - describing their work and process.
(Tory's gorgeous sketchbook)
("Why Can't I Be You?", by Tory Taber)
It was truly a lovely evening and an even more stunning show. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and go see it in person. If you're not local, at least look at the online catalog. It's a treat!
Gorgeous traditional work by some of my favorite illustrators.
There was a nice crowd checking out the show and chatting with each other-
-a collection of classically illustrated books upon which this art is based -
The art was fabulous (you can see more of the show
here).
There were nibbles and wine, and even an astonishingly gorgeous opera singer providing a magical ambiance.
A couple of my favorite show artists were in attendence. Here, the lovely and uber-talented
Terese Nielsen-
- and the fabulous
Echo Chernik (along with her darling girls).
Thanks for another great show Julie!
This was a gallery weekend!
Friday night, a few friends and I went to
Roq la Rue for the
Travis Louie exhibit (he is so one of my favorite painters).
The gallery was crowded with fans and ardent viewers -
Some of the attendees were nearly as interesting as the paintings themselves. :-)
(Found this amusing - this woman with LOTS of hair photographing the hair painting)
Got to *meet* and chat with Mr. Louie himself! (He is charming and personable).
Here - he is personalizing my book, and I am getting his contact info. Hopefully he can come teach for
TLCWorkshops in the future? (I would so *love* that!)
Here is my fabulous personalization!
(Oh, and I picked up a copy of the most recent Hi-Fructose - it has a whole
Marco Mazzoni sketchbook insert in it! Oh, the awesome!)
Here is the contemplatively debonair Mr. Post himself.... (sadly, his pug had already gone home).
Krab Jab has other art, from previous shows, also up for sale (my faery piece is there in the lower right corner).
(These patrons approve of this exhibit!)
The timing of this show purposely coincides with this weekend's
FaerieCon West.
(I attended the first one last year - reported on it
here).
This year, I'm helping man Krab Jab's booth. There will be samples of pieces from the show (this one is by my artist sister, Tory Taber).
Fans who read this blog have generously been offered a discount on tickets if you use the code: FCW1320 (you'll get 20% off any ticket!).
Come see me!
Since it was a pretty fairy-filled weekend, thought a little Loreena McKennitt-singing Yeats appropriate....
And one more pic from the show -
Luscious painting. I adore his work!!!
Oh me too! Am *so* looking forward to his workshop in September!