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The Avenue Gallery's Connecticut Affordable Art Fair!

5/26/2016

 
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​Fairfield County "It!"

enjoyed the Opening Night
Private Viewing of


The Avenue Gallery's

"The Connecticut
Affordable
​Art Fair"


in Norwalk, Connecticut.

As we entered the gallery we were greeted by artist Robert Abriola.  
Robert is a
marketing executive by day and
creative artist by night. 


He explained to us that his current artistic focus
is to work with 
vibrant colors.  
Here he is beside
"Passion Flowers".
 



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I was struck by the beauty of the back of this horse.

"Blonde Back"
by Julie Betta Testwuide



We were delighted to talk with Betty Ball pictured here 
with "Summer Bluff"
part of her "Land and Sea Series".  

Below are her thoughts about her art.

"Light defines what we see.  Light’s interpretive forms and transcendent qualities are at the heart of my work.  I make art that is observational, beautiful, sensuous and open to interpretation."
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One of my friends asked, "Is that Natalie Wood?" and I said,
"Yes, it is!"

Julie Headland,
the artist of this interpretation of Natalie Wood,  
offers colorful portraits of famous images
and she could also do one of YOU!
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We had the pleasure of bumping into Elisa Keogh.
She is both an artist and designer and works primarily with photographic images.

Each piece in her recent
“Memory Series”
is created by layering, ghosting and repeating multiple photographs (not necessarily taken from the same location) to compose a single scene.

Below is "Winter Landscape". 
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The "Connecticut Affordable Art Fair"
offers a wide variety of great art work.  

Stop in before it ends June 12, 2016.


The Avenue Gallery
173 Main St - Norwalk


Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder!

"It!"  Woman  Kyle


1st annual Greenwich Art gala for Haiti

5/19/2016

 
Fairfield County "It!"

excitedly attended the

1st Annual

"Greenwich Art Gala
for Haiti"


​in Greenwich, Connecticut


​The Greenwich Art Gala showcased art from dealers

 Saya IshiiVelazquez & 
Suhayb Ibn MZarroug
 
in collaboration with
UNIK 
 and Greenwich native
Jen Danzi

for the
EDEYO Foundation 


 
At the entrance we were greeted by this lovely sculpture the pondering "Fragile". 
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"Fragile"   Anne De Villemejane
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The event was full of art enthusiasts happily mingling throughout the three floor exhibition.



A noticeable work
​ was
this lively
purse
full of every shade of lipstick.
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"Stick Up"  Debra Franses Bean
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​We enjoyed listening to Robin Austin's    effusive discussion     about his art work.  He creates images representative of different decades.

Here is gorgeous
Rita Hayworth.

If you look closely, you will discover her underlying face is composed of photographs from the 1950's.  

The art work is stunning and Robin's passion for his work is delightful. 
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"The Nifty Fifties"  
Robin Austin
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The chandelier within the stairwell was made of fragments of mirror.  

A dazzling, contemporary abstract of shifting light.
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​I think Marilyn Monroe could be found on every floor of the house, but this was my favorite located in the lower level entertainment room.
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"Marilyn Monroe"   Paul Gerben
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Creative Cocktails and Wine were plentiful thanks to
Val's Putnam Wines & Liquors  and
David Noto of
​Altaneve Prosecco
.
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​The Greenwich Art Gala was held in an attractive home built by
​Frank DeLuca of Coastal Construction Group.
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Afterward, we stopped by l'escale 
at the Delamar Hotel
in Greenwich Harbor

 and enjoyed being serenaded table side by the musical talent playing in the lounge! 
Needless to say, it was a delightful evening out in Greenwich!

We look forward to the

​Second Annual

Art Gala in Greenwich
for Haiti
!



​"It!"   Woman   Kyle



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"Star Stuff"   David Hollier
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The Most Delicious Event -       Taste of Westport!

5/12/2016

 
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Fairfield County "It!"
​
 
 
had a delightful and delicious time at 

"Taste of Westport"  
​
for the benefit of Clasp Homes


at The Westport Inn

​in Westport, Connecticut.
    
​The event was packed with foodie types eager to try the tasty libations and culinary creations.
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Matt Criscuolo accompanied by Tony Purrone entertained with classy jazz ensembles
as we happily meandered through the food and silent auction items.



   
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​We were pleased to bump into Nube Siquenza who served up tasty bites from 
Harvest Restaurant.   

My friend squealed with
taste bud delight when she tried the clever small bite combinations.
    
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We were in lobster heaven with the lobster rolls from soon to open  Boothbay Lobster Company in Stamford.
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​I discovered Hummock Island and WOW, the oysters were fabulous!   
 
We stopped by Da Pietro's table and spoke with Chef Pietro.  
He offered us his lamb meatballs.  Light and scrumptious. 
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Washington Prime whetted our appetite with bites of steak
accompanied by 5 sauces:  
Chimchuri, Ommni,
Maple Truffle Chili,
​WP Steak Sauce & Horseradish 

My favorite,
the Maple Truffle Chili,  
a complex mouthful of
​sweet and earth
​with steak.
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I enjoyed this soft cheese ravioli from Bianco Rosso of Wilton.
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Tacos Mexicos kept us coming back for "One more margarita please"!
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​The sushi from Matsu Sushi was fresh and wonderful! 


Later in the evening we enjoyed One Anthem's duo featuring
front man Beto Petrillo,
​offering his Brazilian influenced
spin on acoustic music.
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​Black Bear Wine & Spirits offered creative cocktails!
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​Garelick & Herbs served up a feast!
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Greens Farms Wine & Spirits was well stocked with a variety of wines to choose from.
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​Rive Bistro offered a
roasted apple with mild sausage that paired very well together.
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​A friend recommended Acqua's basil infused meatball crostini.

He was talking them up to everybody!

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​Mionetto Prosecco kept us bright with bubbly!
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​Our sweet tooth was taken care of by La Rouge.


Seriously decadent bites of chocolate.

​There were many wonderful items to bid on during the silent auction:  

Art, a Billy Joel Concert, Limo and tickets to the Metropolitan Opera, a magnum of Altaneve Prosecco,
​as well as numerous other highly desirable items.

​It was a fabulous feast!  

Thank you "Taste of Westport" and Clasp Homes

Cheers!


"It!"    Woman    Kyle
Red Carpet Photography by:
Videler Photography

138 South Compo Rd
Westport,Ct 06880
203.226.9223
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The Roar of the Wave! - 17th Annual Vivian & Stanley Reed Marine Art Show at the Stamford Art Association

5/5/2016

 
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Joyce Greenfield  "Glory of Power"  Oil  1st Place

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Lori DuBois-Caruse  "Splash"  Acrylic


​​Fairfield County It!
​

 had a sea loving time
enjoying the works of 50 artists
 at the juried

Stamford Art Association

"17th Annual
​Vivian & Stanley Reed
Marine Art Show"
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Here is a watercolor by Vivian Reed.


The exhibit was founded to honor
Vivian & Stanley Reed who were two of the original members of the Stamford Art Association and also avid sailors.

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Sallie Howell  "Peggy's World"  Oil
 


​Both floors of the  gallery were filled with sea inspired art and their artists.
 

I love walking thru jelly fish exhibits at Aquariums.  
​So beautiful and mystical. 

Or sailing on a blustery day.
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Judy Noel  "Here They Come"   Oil
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Kenneth Julian Martin  "Confluence of Species"  Pencil
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Diane Westin   "Misty Montauk"    Photography





I wanted to follow
or be the owner of the
footprints
of 
"Misty Montauk".
We had a chance to talk to Joyce Grasso about her art.  
Below is a beach scene she painted while in Florida.    
She told me her art is about whatever the viewer interprets.  

What I saw was Newport Beach, California
​looking back across the bay
from the beach along the Pacific Ocean.  

Where does it take you? 
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Artist Joyce Grasso
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"Beach Escape"  Acrylic on Canvas
We all had a delightful time
and
look forward to next years

"Vivian & Stanley Reed Marine Art Show"

at the Stamford Art Association!
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"It!"       Woman       Kyle

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