Patti Friday

Originality, Arrogance and Snobbery

noreply@blogger.com (Patti Friday) — Wed, 30 May 2012 18:55:00 +0000

But can you be original? That is the real question. For there is a difference between flogging others' genius and showcasing your own. - Patti Friday

When you feel humiliated, less-than or talked down-to by others online, know their condescending behaviour and arrogance will be their downfall in the end. - Patti Friday

Editorial segregation, elitism and blogging snobbery has no place on the net any more. Power to the people, not the select few inside the imaginary private club who have chosen themselves as the new media Gods. - Patti Friday

Gelato Cannoli Amore

noreply@blogger.com (Patti Friday) — Wed, 30 May 2012 12:10:00 +0000

This is where I went for a pre-dinner walk last night and the two desserts that graced our table. I had never tasted Gelato before! This was Coconut Raspberry (a.k.a. "heaven"). If you are in Toronto, which is about 1.5 hours south of where I ate, here are the best Gelato places. (Here is the most wonderful recipe if you dream of making your own) - most gelato is different from the traditional recipe of ice cream because it is lighter having a lower butterfat content than traditional, factory made ice cream. (some with a yellow custard base) The home made Gelato typically contains 4–8% butterfat, versus 14% for ice cream.

Cannoli are Sicilian pastry desserts. The singular is cannolo (or in the Sicilian language cannolu), meaning "little tube", with the etymology stemming from the Latin "canna", or reed. Cannoli originated in Sicily and are an essential part of Sicilian cuisine. They are also popular in Italian American cuisine and in the United States are known as a general Italian pastry, while they are specifically Sicilian in origin (in Italy, they're commonly known as "cannoli siciliani", Sicilian cannoli). Cannoli consist of tube-shaped shells of fried pastry dough, filled with a sweet, creamy filling usually containing ricotta. They range in size from "cannulicchi", no bigger than a finger, to the fist-sized proportions typically found in Piana degli Albanesi, south of Palermo, Sicily.

P.S. The Americano was exceptional.

Stash Bali Garden. NEW Painting

noreply@blogger.com (Patti Friday) — Mon, 28 May 2012 20:30:00 +0000

Bali inspired colours and offerings. I imagine sipping a blend of wild raspberry, hibiscus and lemon ginger tea; lounging by a cool turquoise pool - between the ancient statues. Flower behind my ear. Om. I can hear the chanting. Who is with me?

2 - 24"x24" Mixed Media on archival board. 2'x4' in total. Ready for you to frame to suit your style and decor. Coated for decades of preservation and protection. Signed my me, The Artist.

Mantel Image via Gild and Grace

Stash Seaside Garden NEW Paintings Available

noreply@blogger.com (Patti Friday) — Sun, 27 May 2012 19:45:00 +0000

They're here! Done and hanging in my gallery shop...waiting for you! Visit Patti Friday Original Art now! PFXO

Wedgewood: Queen Elizabeth Jubilee

noreply@blogger.com (Patti Friday) — Sun, 27 May 2012 18:45:00 +0000

I attended the 'Yard Sale for A Cure' yesterday and didn't find anything. I went early in the morning and rambled through the mass of sleepy 'Garage Salers' with no luck. Later in the afternoon I decided to have a second helping and in the bottom of a tattered liquor box; way at the dark bottom, I saw a glint of deep Wedgewood blue. A tiny saucer fit for a desk or vanity; perfect to hold my rings. A sweet Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee trinket. She is now celebrating her 60th so I am so so so happy to have found this! Bought it for 50 cents. PFXO

The Diamond Jubilee takes place in 2012, marking 60 years of The Queen’s reign. The Queen came to the throne on 6th February 1952 (her Coronation took place on 2nd June 1953).

Orange. Paint.

noreply@blogger.com (Patti Friday) — Sun, 27 May 2012 13:44:00 +0000

I had the loveliest of Saturdays. I got up early and treated myself to a strong, tall coffee, went for a drive to the mountain, stopped in to hug my Mom & neice and hopped into a few garage sales. I got a sweet treasure that I'll show you later! After I came home I put on Law & Order and painted. Then I ate an orange. (The day ended with a marvelous visit to Bubbyland, baked cupcakes and enjoyed a long phone call with my Aunt.) Now that's a perfect Saturday.

Cycles of Hibernation

noreply@blogger.com (Patti Friday) — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:38:00 +0000

I cut myself off from the world. I admit it. I do. Madame Wiki states that 'hibernation is a state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals, characterized by lower body temperature, slower breathing, and/or lower metabolic rate.' I go through these phases in my life when I need the frenetic activity of constant stimulation and adventure and then deep-into-the-woods of my private space to hide, think and percolate. This repetitive behaviour, I know, annoys people; my acquaintances and co-workers, but for those who know me best, they allow this burrowing to happen organically, realizing I will re-surface with more work to accomplish, more ideas to announce - more of my art to give the universe. I didn't even truly understand or grasp this involuntary choice to disappear that is part of me until the last few years. During this time I don't want to share or talk or be accountable for anything or anyone. I feel a beckoning, a whisper, a nudge to create - to write, to paint, to photograph. If for some reason I am unable to slip away inside to hibernate sour things begin to happen in my world. The kind Madame Wiki goes on to say, 'Hibernation may last several days, weeks, or months depending on the species, ambient temperature, time of year, individual animal's body condition, and fur on the animal's body.' It is not a suffering as such, it's a journey I must take over and over and over again in order to fulfil my life's dreams, visions and gifts. I think I might be going there right now. Forgive me.

The Pain of Creation

noreply@blogger.com (Patti Friday) — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:03:00 +0000

That inexplicable higher frequency; the one that sets an Artist adrift to the place of darkness before the light. This is the moment of a creative breakthrough. A body of work will emerge from the depths of misery. Only those within this tribe fully understand the pain of creation. - Patti Friday

Watch the full Lady Gaga interview here. In particular there are 2 fascinating sections of this interview:
12:10 - !2:45
38:06 - 41:49
and my favorite part (goosies) is
1:02:51 - 1:05:48

Jollitude

noreply@blogger.com (Patti Friday) — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:16:00 +0000

I forget who said, 'Treat your body like a temple'. It makes perfect sense to me now. We had a family discussion the other night round the dinner table about the most important thing to a country; which department. Is it the economy? Education? Defense? Environment? The Arts? Health? (and many more) What should be the absolute top priority for a government?

(Look how many departments and agencies my country has)

Morning Face: Splashes of cool water, fruit enzyme peel, nutri-hydrating mist + nutri-c moisture cream. Ah. Adore this.

Hydration: Tea

Nourishment: Large orange

Motion: 20 minute walk and this new vid - 10 minutes of Pilates sculpting.

e-Motion: Moments with my inspiration wall (maybe I'll show you some day) and thoughts of diligence.

Image: source

Tucked In Toronto Part II

noreply@blogger.com (Patti Friday) — Sat, 19 May 2012 21:39:00 +0000

Grange Park is a neighbourhood in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is bounded on the west by Spadina Avenue, on the north by College Street, on the east by University Avenue and on the south by Queen Street. It is within the 'Kensington-Chinatown' City of Toronto planning neighbourhood. Its name is derived from the Grange Park public park. The commercial businesses of Chinatown extend to within this neighbourhood.

Grange Park is a mixed, but predominantly residential neighbourhood. The residential stock varies from working men's cottages built in the 1800s to semi-detached homes to mansions. Many of the buildings have been converted to commercial use, including art galleries within the vicinity of the Art Gallery of Ontario, restaurants and offices. Many of the homes are rented to students of the Ontario College of Art & Design, located on McCaul Street, and the University of Toronto, located to the north.

*****All tucked inside Toronto!

Tucked In Toronto Part 1

noreply@blogger.com (Patti Friday) — Sat, 19 May 2012 19:03:00 +0000

You can find enough visual inspiration to fill a month of creativity. These are the sights I saw; witnessing the vitality and diversity of amazing T.O.. Within 1 city block! Queen St. West and John St. All this. Tucked inside Toronto.

Frida Kahlo Graffiti

noreply@blogger.com (Patti Friday) — Sat, 19 May 2012 16:23:00 +0000

Tucked inside Grange Park, under the shadow of the CN Tower; nestled behind the Art Gallery of Ontario and Ontario College of Art and Design, is this smallish white wall decorated with Frida graffiti.

It was so very quiet down this alley. Peace inside a bustling city. Be sure to drop by my gallery shop. I have 4 original paintings for sale! PFXO

Wasaga Beach Walking

noreply@blogger.com (Patti Friday) — Sat, 19 May 2012 14:21:00 +0000

The longest freshwater beach in the world sits in my side yard. I can hear the waves at night and on quiet mornings; beyond the chirping red cardinals. You would think this beach would be packed. You would be mistaken. There are many days that I could claim that I personally own a private beach. I can walk forever and not see one fellow 'Beacher' or happy visitor. How lucky am I? PFXO

50 Shades of Grey

noreply@blogger.com (Patti Friday) — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:27:00 +0000

Many shades of Patti. We are celebrating Queen Victoria's birthday in Canada this weekend. A.K.A. May Two Four. I think I shall be settling into my new book, 50 Shades of Grey; a thank you gift from family. I think I am just about as curious as one can get about a book. I hear all the hoopla and sneaky & secret spy photos on the net capturing people reading it - caught 'in the act'. I hope this book will give me some clarity on my current novella that I am editing. (more about my books here) Here I go! PFXO

half my life's in books' written pages

live and learn from fools and from sages

you know it's true

all the things come back to you

- Dream On

Button Poms

noreply@blogger.com (Patti Friday) — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:16:00 +0000

Salmon Pink Green Orange

noreply@blogger.com (Patti Friday) — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:35:00 +0000

Queen of Disco

noreply@blogger.com (Patti Friday) — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:49:00 +0000

There is something about disco that we all still love. Bad Girls. Hot Stuff. Love To Love You Baby. Rest in peace, Donna Summer.

Lonny Mag and My Marrakesh

noreply@blogger.com (Patti Friday) — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:09:00 +0000

Maryam has an exciting post! Check it out here. (You've read about her here before) Lonny Mag

My Weekend

noreply@blogger.com (Patti Friday) — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:35:00 +0000

Palace Paintings

noreply@blogger.com (Patti Friday) — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:51:00 +0000

Ottawa! My paintings are now hanging inside the Golden Palace. You must go! Take a photo of yourself beside them and enjoy the world's best Chinese food!

New Painting Reyhaneh

noreply@blogger.com (Patti Friday) — Mon, 07 May 2012 01:28:00 +0000

Rihanna, Rey, Reyhaneh. Reyhan. This botanical Middle Eastern inspired mixed media is on archival stretched canvas. Ready to frame to suit your style or decor. May be hung as is. Edges are painted red. 2 paintings form this original diptych and is signed by me, the Artist, Patti Friday. Full size is 12"x32". Coated. For Sale in my gallery shop now!

I met a new friend on Facebook. Rey Zad. One thing led to another and here is the painting.

Reyhan (Arabic: ريحان, Hebrew: ריחן, meaning "aromatic plants", "basil" and/or "myrtle".

Sunbathing In My Window

noreply@blogger.com (Patti Friday) — Sun, 06 May 2012 16:20:00 +0000

Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II

noreply@blogger.com (Patti Friday) — Sun, 06 May 2012 00:21:00 +0000

The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II is the international celebration throughout 2012 marking the 60th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II to the thrones of seven countries upon the death of her father, King George VI, on 6 February 1952. She is today queen regnant of 16 sovereign states, 12 of which were British colonies or Dominions at the start of her reign. Queen Victoria in 1897 is the only other monarch in the histories of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and a few other Commonwealth realms to have celebrated a Diamond Jubilee.

I visited a darling gallery event yesterday dedicated to the Diamond Jubilee at the Meaford Hall.

Rue Colour Overdose

noreply@blogger.com (Patti Friday) — Sat, 05 May 2012 17:08:00 +0000

Juicy. Girly. Theatrical. Drenched in fun. Oozing with pinkish surprise. Cinematic. These are the flirty adjectives of the May/June 2012 Rue Magazine cover. I couldn't resist paying homage to it with my self-portrait a la breakfast. Ahem. Bleach Blonde. Citrusy. Glossy. PFXO Go there now.

Hoot

noreply@blogger.com (Patti Friday) — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:10:00 +0000

A Muskoka family tradition! Last year I had the pleasure of attending Tina Turley's 'Hoot' (Help Out Our Town) and what a 'Hoot' it was! If you are in this part of Canada on June 16, 2012, I recco you attend. It is so down-to-earth and entertaining and a wonderful community cause!

In 2007 Tina founded and organized the Family Traditions HOOT with the help of one of her closest friends Karen Woods. There were many hours spent recruiting area bands, rounding up volunteers and organizing fun activities to ensure that people of all ages would have a fun time.

This is a day of long fun filled events for the whole family with the non-stop music covering all types of music from rock and roll to country to bluegrass, a playground area for the kids, silent auction, horseshoe tournament.

All items for the silent auction are donated from various businesses and people in the area. All net proceeds are donated to a local charity.

For more information on the event, or if you wish to make a donation, please contact tinaturley@live.com