Though I was taking an operatic vocal workshop during the Fiesta proceedings in Santa Barbara last weekend, I did manage to participate in a fun and unique way: I helped a fellow artist paint the Santa Barbara Mission’s altar on a float that circulated in the parade on Friday. I mostly worked on the figures. The results are below.

CURRENT AND RECENT EVENTS: “What’s Happening Now: Recent work of artists who came of age in the Santa Ynez Valley.” Group gallery exhibition at the Elverøj Museum. 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang, CA 93463 April 25-July 4, 2010 Some of the artists in the “What’s Happening Now Show” at the Elverøj Museum.