http://themadartist.nook.com.au Sometimes it helps to be sane...book me in for next month! Wed, 28 May 2008 23:43:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en From 7.30 pm tonight and next Thursday too, my friend Shirleys band "BLACKBIRD" is playing at the Coldstream Brewery in Coldstream (on the highway opposite the fuel stop - it used to be the old antique shop). If you feel like a bit of a boogy, or simply want to get ... http://themadartist.nook.com.au/2008/05/28/blackbird-plays-at-coldstream-brewery/ Hi all! With just over one week to go to the opening night, I am feeling a little anxious. Will anyone turn up? Will anything sell? Will I cope with the teenager starting his final year at high school (LOL)?  This is my last exhibition as a hobby artist - and ... http://themadartist.nook.com.au/2008/01/27/wyreena-solo-exhibition-one-week-to-go/ Where: Wyreena Community Arts Centre 13-23 Hull Road Croydon When: Wednesday February 6 - Saturday March 1 Opening Night: Wednesday February 6 7.30 - 9.30 pm Title: JOURNEY an exhibition and sale of paintings and illustrations ARTIST: Marg Thomson Phone ... http://themadartist.nook.com.au/2008/01/08/invitation-to-art-exhibition/ Not being a heavy drinker, and really concerned about drinking and driving, it was with much delight that I discovered the most marvelous champagne in my local bottleshop. Marketed by Yellowglen, it is called Jewel and contains only 3.6 standard drinks PER BOTTLE!!! Yep, no more worries about drinking and ... http://themadartist.nook.com.au/2007/09/10/thank-you-yellowglen/ I had the most wonderful weekend! The arrival of Spring saw me with tons of washing on the line - you may think me mad or very strange, but I love the smell of freshly laundered sun dried washing - especially when I put the still sun-warm sheets back on ... http://themadartist.nook.com.au/2007/09/03/celebrating-spring/ My mandala photos will be uploaded to photobucket shortly - please stay tuned! http://themadartist.nook.com.au/2007/08/28/ok-here-are-some-pictures-of-my-work/ Today I started my 21st mandala in a twelve month period. Talk about work! Not that I count it as work of course, for me, painting is just pure love and joy. Starting to get together all the information I need to have a solo exhibition next year. Its always ... http://themadartist.nook.com.au/2007/08/28/mandalas-magic-me/ Hi all - dropped into the Blue Turtle this morning with 3 new mandalas for display (the others had been there for too long) and met the new proprietor of the cafe - the wonderfully creative and energetic Marianna! We spent some time over a latte to talk about the ... http://themadartist.nook.com.au/2007/08/27/new-work-new-owner-new-food/ Hi guys and gals! I have decided to try and update my blog once a week - sorry to all of you who have been trying to get me to answer my posts LOL! In the words of John Lennon.... I'm trying! http://themadartist.nook.com.au/2007/08/25/determined-to-be-regular/ Hi all:) Just wanted to let you know about the wonderful session I had to day at the Purple Haze cafe in Wandin (Melways Ref 121 F1) - every Sunday at 2 pm (or thereabouts) there is an acoustic jam happening - and the acoustics are amazing! So is the company:) Had ... http://themadartist.nook.com.au/2007/07/08/blues-at-purple-haze/