When it comes to art, I'm a snob.
And when I was a…read moreworking, career artist, I never did an outdoor art fair. Well, I did half of one once (as a favor to a friend, the organizer, who had a bunch of his artists bail at the last minute).....and I didn't even make it through the whole day.
Kids with dripping ears of corn, a dog peeing on my display easels.....haha, it was far beneath my dignity, and I packed up & left in a huff.
So, today I broke two of my long-standing rules:
I stopped at an outdoor show, and....I liked a lot of the work. http://static4.px.yelp.com/bphoto/7BFKrSiFjnY-8ApfdWZA1A/l
I do love the twice-yearly show in Beverly Hills at Beverly Gardens Park......now that's some serious fine art with the emphasis on fine. 'Spensive. Worth it.
This lil PV show is not all that. It's presented by the local Palos Verdes Art Center artists, every summer, one weekend each month. http://static3.px.yelp.com/bphoto/d1bBI5BmSZapvS_sadQdDA/l
They show paintings, jewelry, ceramics, wearable art, photography, and more. http://static3.px.yelp.com/bphoto/qlct598wJzrVfRzf0qqCYw/l
It might not be Beverly Hills elegant, but today it did to me exactly what art is supposed to do: elicit a reaction from the viewer. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/elLo8BQiNppb-j4IDBkh3Q?select=Uia3bIU4rqMlvOlDor_xTg
I was in a crap mood all day, feeling sorry for myself cuz I'm exhausted. And nothing bums us out more effectively than sittin' on the pity pot, so if you get on it ....don't stay long.
The art at this show made me happy, made me smile. Did its job, by forcing a response.
They will be there tomorrow, too, from 10 to 5.
One of the artists told me they just call it the Lawn Show, so that's what I'll call it too. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/elLo8BQiNppb-j4IDBkh3Q?select=_BLObe49jG30Qi0MVkEx4g
The Lawn Show only happens during summer months, from April thru September, and the boat sailed for the first half & we missed it. But there's still tomorrow, July 19, and then there's August 15/16, and Sept. 19/20.
While you're there in Malaga Cove, have a burger at the Ranch Market, like I did. A double CB & can of Coke cost me all of 5 bucks.
And as I was eating my burger, a wedding party pulled up in their limos.
Holy crap. Photo op.
The men were wearing Chuck Taylors with their tuxes, and the hot pink shoe laces matched the bridesmaids' dresses. http://static3.px.yelp.com/bphoto/Jij5yyiAg2XPnTelowSu-Q/l
Only in LA.....
Now how could anyone be sad in the middle of that scene? http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/elLo8BQiNppb-j4IDBkh3Q?select=0iBKo06o3jvNJwRYhjoVpQ
Artists were loading up their stuff at day's end, just as the bride arrived to take wedding photos by the Malaga Cove fountain. http://static1.px.yelp.com/bphoto/vR1nuqh1XUWGe7ii_9r8rQ/l
It was a beautiful day that almost got away.......