By Ourselves

After almost a month and a half of houseguests, Eric and I had this weekend to ourselves. We had my Dad, and Amy and Evan for his show, then Amy, Randy, Norton, and Jen for Thanksgiving. Before that, Eric's nephew Matt stayed for a month while he found an apartment in SF. So, we had lovely people around, but it was nice to get back to us.

We went to Target yesterday, and ooh-ed when we saw Amy's in-store installations and products. I wanted to tell everyone, "she's our friend!" When she got that job a year and a half ago, Christmas "07 seemed so far off, so it's incredible to see all her work there, where millions of people can see it.

She said she's getting a few negative comments about "selling out," which is such horseshit. She's the same artist she always was, except she got this wonderful job from Target which allowed her and Randy to open their restaurant. Artists are not required to remain poor; they can become successful and actually start to earn money. Imagine that! Good for you Amy; I hope Barney's comes knocking next and finances a month-long trip to the North Pole.

Today we went to the art store, then had an amazing lunch in The Alembic on Haight Street. What a great spot.

Now we're at home and enjoying a gentle Sunday evening. I'm painting, and Eric is watching TV, and we're both drinking wine!

Here are some new pieces.

Comments

[ellen]

Wow, I love your new paintings especially the ones with the two women and the houses. Can you paint AND drink wine. How I envy you! I'd make a complete mess. Have a lovely peaceful time!

Regards,

Ellen

[Suz]

Hello Annie,
Oh, you probably look soo cute when you get mad and say "horseshit" especially when sticking-up for a friend.
Which is your friend's? Would it be at Target here in OC? I want to see and then I can say, "That is my friend's friend."
I love the one with the two girls too.
Suzanne