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A silly comparison between raising kids and raising cats.
The musings of an older mom, younger dad, and four girls. Funny, informative, provocative, entertaining.
With the start of a new year, we all dare to dream. We dream of world peace, and love; we make resolutions to better our community, our world, and ourselves. We strive to make the New Year our best year yet. 2012 is definitely a year for dreaming, and Topanga Canyon Gallery artists are no exception. Creating their own dreams, two Gallery artists present their show, Dreaming, running February 8th to March 4th, 2012. The opening reception is Saturday February 11th 4-7pm, with a closing reception Saturday March 3rd 4-7pm.
Farideh Azad, a ceramicist and glass blower, is a six-year veteran of the Gallery. Formally trained in interior design at the University of Minnesota, Azad's family settled permanently in the US from Iran just before the Iranian revolution. She has been working with glass since the 80's, and with ceramics for the past ten years. Azad creates both functional and decorative objects, in vibrant colors, which are inspired by her rich Iranian heritage, her family, and nature. Azad currently resides with her husband in Woodland Hills, while her children and grandchildren are close by. She enjoys "associating with such a fantastic group of artists" at the Topanga Canyon Gallery. 10% of all her sales from this show will be donated to UNICEF.
New to the gallery, artist Joel Harris is living his dream. A canyon resident and full-time artist and father, Harris presents an array of artwork: acrylic paintings, pen and ink drawings, and collage. Harris's paintings span three different bodies of work. The first is stylized landscape, with a unique color palette and a Tuscany flavor that he's been perfecting since 2004. Another is whimsical child-like landscape, with "crooked little houses" inspired by a six-year old's imagination. His newest body of work is visionary: paintings that come from deep within his intuition. Large and vibrant, this body also includes a collaged piece that incorporates some of his own photography. Harris's drawings also come from the same inspired intuitive space as his visionary paintings. His hope is that his work "will remind others to dream."
Both artists invite you to join them at the opening and closing receptions for drinks, refreshments, and conversation.
A playful event put on by cARTel - 10 artists were selected to build forts for adults for a party at Angel City Brewing. Music, DJs, food, and beer rounded out an event where childhood reigned - newspaper hats included.
I love having a breast feeding pillow - but is in necessary?
Do moms and dads need separate bags?
At age 41 I am considered "advanced maternal age." Here's how it's been going...
How we chose our strollers, after not wanting ANY - we ended up with three!
Pregnancy trends over the past 12 years.
Learn how to cope with engorgement while breast feeding.
A little story about discovering my unexpected pregnancy at age 40.
NEW SERIES: 20 DAYS 20 DRAWINGS $20
Starting August 8th 2011
For the next 20 DAYS, I will post one drawing per day for sale on Facebook. The first person to comment "SOLD" gets it. You will have 48 hours to complete the transaction, otherwise the next person to comment "SOLD" gets a chance to purchase the artwork. Find a drawing you like and at the bottom of the drawing's page, type "SOLD" into the "comment" area - just below the drawing.
This is a unique opportunity to own an original - I never sell my original drawings.
Each $20 drawing will be new, original, on 8.5 x 11" heavyweight drawing paper, numbered, hand signed and dated.
FREE SHIPPING!! Artwork will ship within 2-3 days after payment has been made through paypal. (*Matted/Framed Drawings will ship 3-6 days)
What should we name the baby? We need a name with a good meaning. Any suggestions?
New Blog, by Joel Harris, 20 DAYS 20 DRAWINGS $20
Starting August 8th 2011
For the next 20 DAYS, I will post one drawing per day for sale on Facebook ("Joel Harris Art"). The first person to comment "SOLD" gets it. You will have 48 hours to complete the transaction, otherwise the next person to comment "SOLD" gets a chance to purchase the artwork.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150284723430970.356918.333631760969
New Blog and New Artwork: "WISDOM" By Joel Harris
New painting by Joel Harris, "WISDOM" 3 x 4ft, acrylic on canvas - July 2011
NEW WORK: "3rd EYE"
by Joel Harris
pen and ink on paper
8.5 x 11"
www.joelharrisstudio.com
New Work: "INTERCONNECTED"
pen and ink on paper
8.5 x 11"
www.joelharrisstudio.com