Art is Music and Family

 Ahhhhh, beautiful violin music. I have been lucky enough to have shared the journey of learning to play with our 2 children.  Both are wonderful musicians, although I rarely get to hear thier live performances anymore.  When I do it is such an experience mixed with love, pride, sentiment and memories.  I am very happy that I can now access a variety of violin recordings via the computer, and remember the moments of struggle accomplishment the children and I both experienced. It was a lovely journey. 

Art is at School

Exciting News!

            Grafton High School  Juniors Kelly Cassel and Beatrice Moore have arranged a chance for you to buy fabulous artwork created by GHS Art students and Teachers.  This weekend, well Thursday through Saturday that is, you will have the chance to pick out a great, original, hand created gift for yourself or a loved one.  Before, at intermission and after the fabulous spring GHS caberet show, “Now Showing”, works of art will be available for bid in the GHS lobby.  Wow!  Want a $75 award winning and mounted photo for, get this, starting as low as $20?  Or Hey, what about work by your very own daVincca Gorra-Patek and Michaeldricollo?  When is the last time you had a chance to hang an original in your home?  Stop by the Grafton High School lobby between 6:00 and 10:00, Thursday thru Saturday to find your treasure.  ART! GOTTA HAVE IT!  All proceeds go to the art department scholarship fund. 

         May 10 - 13, 2012. 
Grafton High School
1950 Washington Street
Grafton, WI 53024

Art is Rome

 It has been exciting that some art students are signing up for the trip to Rome I have planned for them next summer.  I think this will be such a great chance for them to broaden their horizons.  Since I have been lucky enough to have traveled a lot in my adult life, and provided many opportunities for my own children to travel, I believe in the unparelleled value of the experience.  I have planned many art-related activities for the students, including some classes.  We will experience the culture that is still prominant in the art world today.  We will also see the important artistic and cultural sights.  And, get a chance to go to Pompeii (I've never been there).  I know the students will become better artists because of this chance to immerse themselves.