Here are a few more sketches from my book this week. We've had some interesting weather, crystal clear days, some big fog pressing against the screens trying to find its way in, more fog that hangs in the harbor only while the sky above and beyond is blue. As always, it's a joy to be here. The tall sketch is the long view from the house we call ours for the week. We can see out beyond Manana to the mainland 12 miles away (many days, but not this one). Then I have the view over our friends Arline and Moe's house. We had dinner with them last night. What a hoot! They are fascinating, and have that way of making their guests feel fascinating, too. And, they are huge Fred Astaire fans, a passion we share.
Then I have a short view of Bill Cameron's memorial spot over looking the harbor from Horn Hill, and a couple of hikers awaiting the ferry back to Booth Bay Harbor. I love people watching on the island, and with a sketchbook in hand, you can ostensibly don your invisibility cloak (thank you, Harry Potter, and Happy Birthday today), and just watch and record. What a blast!
In honor of Arline and Moe, here's a link to Fred Astaire's "Drum Crazy" from the movie Easter Parade. If you have never seen it, it's 4 minutes of sheer joy. If you have seen it, it's 4 minutes of sheer joy relived.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTiEJqZMW7E
Thanks for looking, and as always, I love your comments.
Our painting group, Girls Just Wanna Paint, was handed "chic" as the theme for September by our member Pam Copeman. She was unable to attend the meeting as she was at New York Fashion Week. Pam epitomizes chic, so we painted her (as a surprise). Pam bears an uncanny resemblance to famed dancer Ann Miller (in my opinion) so this is my painting "Shake All Your Blues Away", Pam as Ann Miller (Nadine Hale) in Easter Parade, one of my favorite movies.
By the way, Ann Miller has the reputation of fastest tap dancer, ever. (Not sure if
her record still stands, but check out a video of "Shake All Your Blues Away" and you'll see why.)
Or, watch the whole movie: Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Ann Miller, Peter Lawford... just the ceasar salad scene is worth it! Chic.
