The Lowlife Bar and Refuge

Dear Imaginary Friends,

When visiting the scenic but tiny towns of Christianstad and Frederickstad, in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, one might wish to start at the Lowlife Bar and Refuge, then work one's way down to church to wash the sins away. Or not.

One of the cool things one can buy in St. Croix is the Hook Bracelet from Sonya's Jewelry Shop. They are sterling silver and designed by Sonya herself.

The Caribbean makes an excellent adventure in February when the weatherman is singing the blues. And you can hang out with Lowlives. What's not to like?

Your Imaginary Friend,
Patsie

Articulture

Yesterday at the Philadelphia Flower Show, whimsical constructions made of flowers were in abundance. I make my yearly pilgrimage, knowing that I will see fabulous displays, practical applications for the home, as well as horticultural-based gifts and tools.  

In a tribute to art, floral creations provided interpretations of Calder mobiles and paintings by Mondrian, Kandinsky, Van Gogh, Monet, etc. 

The show is up through Saturday. And it smells like the perfume of Spring!

Your imaginary friend,

Patsie

Topiaries

Just Lovely

Chery blossoms with Pink Arbor

Calder in Upper Left Corner

Grant Wood

Frida Kahlo, Van Gogh and Dali

Modernist Zen Garden

Mondrian

Andy Warhol Flowers from the Bank of America Collection

Topiary Lion

Freaky Pink Hybrid Orchid

Abstraction

What Is It Like?

Dear Imaginary Friends,

What does it feel like, to wear a puppy hat, as well as Thomas the Train boots, with an Elmo backpack, while clutching your perfectly crayoled blue kitty cat in your three year old hands? It feels darn good!

Just look at the artiste's expression.

Your imaginary friend,

Patsie Uchello

Remember, the Pet Rock

Triumphant in its silence, calm in the face of any storm, may I present: a blast from the past, the Pet Rock!

Caribbean Bliss: Governor's Beach on Grand Turk

I Have Heard of Tea Cozies, But Never Tree Cozies

Dyke Marsh III: Five Times is the Charm

Dyke Marsh III, c. Patricia Miller Uchello 2014, for sale

Dear Imaginary Friends,

Some landscapes are really special. For me, my favorite place to paint is the edge of Dyke Marsh, which is right by my home in Alexandria, Virginia.

Dyke Marsh and I have been friends for the last 30 years. I have painted it covered with ice, as a background for a portrait, as well as two summer versions and a fall version (above). I think that this one is possibly my favorite, although it is fairly small, at 10 x 10".

I originally hail from the marshy world of Louisiana, known for its wetlands. Muddy bayous and the Mighty Mississippi are my roots. So these wet lands at the edge of the Potomac River suit me just fine. As a matter of fact, my step-father proposed to my mother about forty feet from this spot, giving it even further significance.

Your favorite swamp creature,
Patsie