Judy Formato collects people – from bus rides, parties, meetings and invites them to her “POP” gatherings – Painting on the Patio. Yesterday I met her collection of very talented and welcoming women who have been meeting for 3 years to paint, chat and share resources.
Most of the women were doing water-color. I experimented with my newly purchased pastels to color two of my quickie life drawing sketches I had done in class.
The afternoon was topped off with wine and snacks. Judy served a verrrrry tasty egg plant dip that had zing from some delicious pepper sauce imported by the family fine Italian food company Formato Brothers.
Here are my “befores” and “afters”:
“After” – pastel
“Before”, Charcoal – 1 minute sketch
“Before”, Charcoal, 1 minute sketch
“After”, pastel
Hmmmm . . . looks like all the drawings are “afters” . . . afters drinking wine . . .
CURIOUS to the MAX 
Nice work Judy. Sounds like you are now feeling better. Time for IKEA!!
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Jan,
Thanks for the “nice work”!! Actually I’m not feeling better. The last workshop I facilitated did me in . . . Trying to take it easy and not isolate at the same time – tricky balancing act.
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Yes, I understand ‘tricky balancing act’. Hope you are getting a lot of sleep… best way to heal!
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Jan,
Getting too much sleep but it never seems to help. The roller coaster ride isn’t the ticket I thought I bought. Not sure I’d like the Merry-go-round either . . .
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So vibrant!! Especially the top one-I love it!
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Peggy,
The top one was my favorite too – that’s why it’s on top . . .
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Judy, you’re an artist in your fiber. Wonderful sketches – love your energy and colors.
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Shari,
My “fiber” is a bit loose these days. Thank you always for your encouragement.
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That sounds like a fun gathering for artists. How’d you two meet?
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Jacqui,
Met in a Saddleback Emeritus life drawing class.
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Sounds & looks a fun time. Thanks for sharing.
Sent from my iPhone Linda
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Linda,
It was fun . . . but I’m still pooooooped.
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