Creatives Types: Starr

 If you think I swan around 24/7 @ social functions - well, you

would be wrong. I have still been fully-ensconced at the chalkface.

Kitchen-skilling, among other things.

But, I did get to Starr's lovely Show.

It was basically what you call a 'sell-out'.

 Starr made a lovely speech.  

She thanked us all for 'allowing her to paint for another year'.

What a wonderful way to show gratitude.

I liked that. Frankly, I had never really thought of in that context.

 She's now pretty much a stalwart in the industry and if you put

your money where your heart was a number of years back and bought a painting, you

no doubt would have now quadrupled your dosh.

Bit more reliable than the Melbourne Cup.

 The Eiffel tower gets a work-out at most Shows and I am not sorry to see it.

 Starr dressed in what I could only call the ultimate frock for her.

The three Rs: ruffles, ruching, roses, technicolour beading, mullet-hemline and paint-splattered look satin.

 Here's a little preview of the 60 works.

It's fair enough to say she has been busy.

 She gave us all firm instructions to take a 'selfie' in front of her Alice in Wonderland inspired painting.

I did so, just before the rabbit-hole got me.

What are you looking forward to?

Any artistic endeavours?