Art I'm Looking At: Open Studios at Atelier One, Graton

Despite having virtually no wall space left for art, I acquired a piece by Claude Smith yesterday at the Atelier One open studio event in Graton. It's a piece I've had my eye on for a couple of years, actually. Very pleased to give it a new, permanent home. I'll find a spot for it somewhere. 

I visited the studios of many friends and acquaintances and met a few people for the first time as well. I always enjoy seeing what fellow artists in the area are up to. I even learned something about yoga. Recommended. The event is on again today, Sunday, November 16. And don't miss Gina Kuta's pottery studio across the street from the main studio building. 

Miscellaneous: Feeling grateful

A fairly typical meal at home. Asparagus grilled with olive oil and sea salt. Pasta with a sauce made from leftover fish, sautéed onion and Swiss Chard with white truffle oil. A salad of lettuce, arugula, and spinach, all from the garden. Soon, the tomatoes, too will be from the garden. A rosé of Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc from Washington. In a few months, the rosé will be from our own backyard vineyard. The three salt dishes were made by local potter John Chambers. The asparagus sits on a plate made by Gina Kuta, another local potter (both live and work in Sebastopol). Just outside of the frame is a large bouquet of flowers just picked from outside the kitchen door in a pot thrown in the 1950s by my late mother. 

I feel very lucky to live here and to have all the things that I enjoy every day. I take none of it for granted.