Art and Doll girls Day out!
A magical day on Sat....Lulu and I celebrated her Birthday with Art........The first part of the Day was spent with Nancy Edmonds...at Black Bird Farms..her historic apple farm in Portland.
photo by LuluNancy is a lover of and maker of Dolls, Quilts and jewelry.
She was so cute this little kitten we had to see what made her so heavy and lovable to hold. She is stuffed with scraps of fabric.
Nancy's Doll collection of both her own dolls and her favorite Doll artists.
photo by Lulu
Nancy was the most gracious hostess...in her amazing art studio!
She made lamps out of all kinds of darling things.
photo by Luluand her own special pin cushions.
Lulu and Nancy discussing the fine art of doll making. Lulu shows off her special Green doll.
Nancy practiced her eye painting on dollies little belly!
My fairy favorite!
Nancy's bunny.
Nancy's dogs brought endless fun.
and her lovely horses.
Original 1928 home
Next we went to Lulu's to see her daughter off to her Senior Prom........
Beautiful Mother and Beautiful daughterthen next part of our adventure....we went to SE Portland to see Jesse Reno's studio. Click here to see an amazing video of his Art!
photo by LuluI am over whelmed....
He reminds me of my days in art school when as a senior I painted large canvas's like this in an abstract expressionist style...I look forward to working large again once I am settled into my studio....but my dolls are on my heart now and my children's book.
photo from JesseI carried this painting around for a while...the face is so amazing and deep..in person.
photo from Lana
photo from Lana
photo from LanaLana...
When I look up close...by clicking on the photo...I think my eyes are blurred ...the double eyes...yeeks...and dental plaster teeth!!!
Then we asked were we might eat...and the best thing happened!!
Lana and Jesse suggested a nearby Mexican restaurant, which turned out to be La Calaca Comelona. Lulu had been wanting to try that restaurant..and happy happy we found it.
photo by Lulu
photo by Lulu
The end of the day was filled with the most unique food...and wonderful converstion about our lovely day and artful dreams....If you want to see more photo's please go see Lulu by clicking here
Comments
Love your photos and description of your day.
I love the quilted cats! And the painting you carried around for a while -- I love it, too.
I´m astonished. I love your husband´s work several years ago, since I listened "Eire, Island of Saints"
Casually, two days ago I was listening live another harpguitar player, John McKee, here in Madrid.
Your blog is fantastic, too: charming dolls, nice voice, and thanks for let me know the Jesse Reno´s paintings, great!
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I´m sure you´ll enjoy.
Nice to meet you.
Next time make it a beach trip and come see me in Lincoln City :)