During an Invitational Rehearsal at Disney Hall, I watched Christian Tetzlaff bring joy from his violin and it was like watching Baryshnikov dance or hear Callas sing! He was truly one with his instrument and even though it was a rehearsal, he played straight through for an hour without a score! I’m speechless!
Malcolm Gladwell said that for greatness, one had to put in 20,000 hours. I’d say double that and then add some. You could see (and hear) that Tetzlaff had been playing the violin his whole life, that it occupied his every moment. Google him….You’ll find an inspiring video of one of his master classes at Carnegie Hall.
After the exciting rehearsal it was time to head to the Patina Cafe for their delicious Chili!
I hope you get to Disney Hall while the Nimbus installation is up. It’s a series of ‘clouds’ that tower above each section of escalators and they are keyed to the people walking below displaying a fascinating light show with the most interesting sounds emanating from them. 
Sorry I don’t have a photo of the interior lights that change from golden to magenta with blue and golden hues.
I can’t believe I took this photo while my car was stopped at a red light!
With all that inspiration it was time to watch two great movies on art from Netflix……
Everyone should see Herb and Dorothy….It will change your life!
On to painting! This adorable couple treated mom Beverly to my class at the Huntington….
As always, class at the Huntington was wonderful. I’m not sure who enjoys it more, me or my amazing students!
I always love it when David MacLaren, Curator of the Asian Gardens at the Huntington and dear Danielle, Jim Folsom’s #1 Assistant, stop by to see me.
I’ve lectured and demonstrated at the Sunland/Tujunga Art Association for years and I so love everyone in this group. Here’s Sweet Doris Arima who won the raffle for my demonstration painting.
And Louise, who joined the Landscape class that’s on the second Wednesday of each month in the studio, had absolutely no trouble catching up with everyone.
Nikka brings in our paper order from China, good thing we have the elevator as the box containing several packets was quite heavy!
Peonies and Poppies in one of this months Saturday studio classes. I have to show off Colleen’s work…..I’m so very proud of her!
New student precious Angie….We’re all so delighted to have her in class!
Well you know what they say about all work and no play……Lisa Girl is working on hypnotizing Kita into submission. 
Enough of that….let’s eat!
A special tea time with dear Maggie at the Langham in Pasadena….
And next it’s Harvard’s Jane Verrill, at the Bistro Gardens. WONDERFUL!
Who doesn’t like Gelato? The place for the best is Monte Carlo on Magnolia in Burbank. Be sure to ask for it in a cone, they’re yummy and worth the extra dollar!
Love this place!
For dinner I used the fresh Burrata to make this yummyness.
Still the work goes on at the deck….
The ‘new’ tile had to be removed and then each level until the framework where additional reinforcement was added.
Meanwhile the studio has equipment, sealant cans and the deck furniture in it……
Tell me you understand any of this…..
I don’t but I’m certainly grateful that Oscar, my contractor found Georgie who is doing a masterful job. So happy.
Experiencing the Wisteria blooming has helped a lot. May you take that extra moment to greet spring!
