National Gallery, London, UK, October 2010

The visit to the National Gallery was amazing. We were able to see work from the 13th to the 20th cantury of some of the most admired artists... Michelangelo, Raphael, Diego Velazquez, El Greco, Vincent van Gogh, Gogan, Leonardo da Vinci, Titian, Rembrandt..... I can't even remember them all... All I know is that I didn't want to leave. What a wonderful experience to share with my daughter, Niki.

Something New

Well as time goes by I find myself trying different things... Now I am beginning to enjoy Autumn scenes and I am in my third one... Maybe its the time of the year, maybe it's because the rain feels so clean, as if it takes away some of the dust of the warm summer winds....
Maybe I just want the fall to last longer as we approach our cold and heavy winter.

UBUNTU Fundraiser

Please join me for

A History of Hope Fundraiser- November 26, 2010

Where: Stonebridge Golf and Country Club at 68 Hawktree Ridge, Ottawa, Ontario

When: Friday, November 26, 2010

Time: 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm

TICKETS: $25.00 purchased by contacting historyofhope@rogers.com

A fundraiser dinner in support of Ubuntu Edmonton, a non-profit organization working to help the widow and orphan survivors of the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

***If you cannot attend the event but would still like to make a contribution, please do so by visiting www.ubuntuedmonton.org then click on DONATIONS and then choose to download the donation form or make a donation online by clicking "Donate Now through Canada Helps.org". Please mention it is for The History of Hope Ottawa fundraiser in the message box.

With special guests from Rwanda: Nicole Pageau and Uwmbabazi Rodrigue Pageau! Watch the documentary entitled "A History of Hope- Une histoire d'espoir", and be transported to Rwanda with a traditional Rwandan dance and an original song, written, composed and performed by Uwimbabazi Rodrgue Pageau!

Dinner music generously performed by ACCENT MUSIC http://www.accentmusicottawa.com/

Stephanie Mason: violin

Ashley Martin: guitar

Nadia Zaid: piano

Silent Art Auction!! Choose to bid on these beautiful pieces of art generously donated by:

Dyanne Wilson: http://www.dyannewilson.com/

Athena Adamopoulos: http://www.athenaadamopoulos.com/

Evelyn Michaud's Grade 11 and 12 Art students for John McCrae High School

Salsaria Event on Saturday October 16

I am pleased to announce my first exhibit with the Salsaria Dance Group on Saturday October 16, 2010.
Location: Preston Hall
@ 930 Somerset St. West, Ottawa
(on the corner of Preston & Somerset).

Salsaria is featuring Alky Kontofacas and his partner, Melodie Cazabon, to give a dance workshop and to showcase one of their finest routines.

The event starts @ 8 PM and for more information please visit www.salsaria.ca

September 1st Art Exhibit & Reception

Vernissage
& fromage.
Art Exhibit & Reception
Wednesday, September 1 • 6:30 - 8:30pm
Please join me for some wine & cheese while you enjoy the exhibition of works of art by local artists.
• Featuring Lois Siegel, Eveline Janis, Malcom MacMillan as well as resident artists from Hunt Club Manor and of course myself
• Thelma Relf from the National Capital Network of Sculptors exhibiting her work in marble, alabaster and soapstone
• Kazuri Jewelry by The Grandmother Connection Kenyan art
• Music by classical flutist Calla Fireman
613-733-4776
1351 Hunt Club Rd
RSVP by
August 23

Arabella SOLD

Last night Arabella was one of the pieces that I sold. The lady who purchased Arabella stood far, then near.... She couldn't take her eyes off the painting. Then she turned to me and said:
"I can hear her speak to me even though her back is facing me, I would like to bring her home now, but I would like you to keep Arabella until the end of the festival. She deserves to be admired awhile longer by those who will visit your exhibit."

There is nothing more fulfilling to an artist than the captivated look someone has on their face as they are standing and connecting with a painting.
Thank you to Ms Marchant for giving me the greatest feeling at this whole exhibit so far!!!

Exhibit Grand Opening August 2010

Athena Adamopoulos and Ottawa Mayor Larry O'Brien

Time is up

I started painting and planing for this event four months ago... then it felt so far away... then I had all the time in the world... and suddenly, tomorrow is opening day. Where did the time go? Is there enough hours in the day to do everything? Yes it will have to be.
I am ready, see you there!

It`s almost here!

Two more days and I am setting up on Wednesday evening.
This is so exciting but it feels like I will never be ready for this. What I am waiting for with great anticipation is meeting new people, seeing old friends and looking forward to making new ones.

Hello every one!!

GreekFest is located at the Hellenic Community of Ottawa, 1315 Prince of Wales Drive and runs from August 12 to 22. The gallery will be open on weekdays from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm and on weekends from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm. For more info on the festival, go to www.ottawagreekfest.com

Hope to see you there...and thanks for visiting.

8 days left

Hi every one. Am getting a lot done still a lot to be done but in the end everything is going to look and feel perfect! The countdown begins!

Nine days to Greek Fest!
Nine days to the first Show!

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