Composting Can Be Lots of Fun
Francesca Filanc
August 7, 2012
Just recently I have discovered that composting like painting is a passion of mine! I have been composting for about twenty-five years on a large
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Cooking, Entertaining, and Making Art
Francesca Filanc
July 31, 2012
I am having a spur of the moment dinner party tonight. As you might know from earlier posts I LOVE to entertain on the spur
FREEDOM OF CHOICE
Francesca Filanc
July 24, 2012
In the twilight of an evening I took a walk from my home. As I walked, admiring the beauty of nature all around me, my
SUMMER DAYS – OPENING DAY AT THE RACES
Francesca Filanc
July 17, 2012
Good morning my little Gigi! My father would exclaim as he burst into my bedroom kissing me and then opening the blinds. Hurry out of
SUMMER DAYS –PAINTING AND PLAYING INDIANS
Francesca Filanc
July 10, 2012
My mother, Pat Welsh, realized I had an aptitude for art at a very young age. Gallery of my current work. In the summertime she
SUMMER DAYS – FOURTH OF JULY, DEL MAR
Francesca Filanc
July 3, 2012
The 4th of July is just around the corner and I am reminded of summer days growing up in a sleepy little beach town in
WHY THIS ARTIST LOVES TO WRITE
Francesca Filanc
June 27, 2012
I come from a long line of writers on both sides of my family. While some research implies talent in families is passed down through
CYBERSPACE GRANNY AND MARC CHAGALL
Francesca Filanc
June 20, 2012
I have three granddaughters, two who live in Spain. As a result I have been a Cyberspace Granny since they were born. SKYPE is so
ART IN MADRID AND HOW THIS PAINTER FINDS INSPIRATION
Francesca Filanc
June 14, 2012
Painting as well as other disciplines needs enlightenment and inspiration for the artist to make the opportunity to paint an inspired piece of art. It
BIRTHDAY LUNCH FOR A FRIEND
Francesca Filanc
June 6, 2012
May I take you out to lunch for your birthday? Fran, I’d rather just come over and have a good girl talk visit. We talk
CREATING A BREATHTAKING CENTERPIECE IS EASY & FUN!
Francesca Filanc
March 21, 2012
St. Patrick’s Day, last Saturday night, was a leprechaun reason to entertain the neighbors. I love decorating the table for a party. Sometimes, if I
THE WISTERIA
Francesca Filanc
March 16, 2012
I have created a children’s garden on my property. Like anything artistic, when I create a new area in the garden it takes on a
GALLERY SHOWING ~ COME CHECK OUT MY ARTWORK!
Francesca Filanc
March 12, 2012
It is an honor to have been selected to be one of 14 artists whose works will be on display in an upcoming show at
GLORIA’S PICO DE GALLO AND TOMATILLOS SALSA PARA ESTA GRINGA
Francesca Filanc
March 8, 2012
Gloria is originally from Mexico. After a knee replacement last May, I felt my speedy recovery was due in part to these two delicious condiments.
EXPANDING VEGETABLES RECIPES
Francesca Filanc
February 29, 2012
Glad you all stayed tuned for the recipes I talked about in my last post. Menu: Vegetable soup Black beans with quinoa Collard greens with
EXPANDING VEGETABLES
Francesca Filanc
February 7, 2012
A couple of days ago I went to our organic local market, Jimbos, to stock up on vegetables for the week. In my zeal, marketing
WHAT MOTIVATES ME TO PAINT?
Francesca Filanc
January 24, 2012
Many things motivate me to paint. I paint because it brings me joy to create attractive works of art. Painting is fun and keeps me
FLY-FISHING
Francesca Filanc
January 12, 2012
I thought it might be a good idea for me to clarify the expression “ Rippin’ Lips”. In fly-fishing it means that you are bringing
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS!
Francesca Filanc
January 1, 2012
“Do you have your New Year’s Resolutions picked out yet?” my mother questioned two weeks ago in the middle of the hustle-bustle while trying to
WE ARE ALL ARTISTS
Francesca Filanc
December 28, 2011
Now that Christmas and Chanukah have come and gone we can get back to our everyday lives. The holiday season gives an artist, such as