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Faux on the Road: Convention 2011 Virginia
August 2, 2011 by Susan Kolesar in Featured, IDAL News / 7 Comments.
Contact Susan Kolesar by email or visit Susan's web site, http://www.somethingcreative.biz
So many of us have decorative art friends from all over the world. Most are virtual friends but some we’ve been fortunate enough to meet in person either on the job, in a class, and/or at an IDAL convention.
Starting from Mid Calder, Scotland, Brian Milligan began his journey to the USA. Finding himself temporarily frozen from his credit card account due to leaving his country and arriving in New York City with only $50 in his pocket, Brian was rescued by the Faux Forum’s Pat Ganino to his home in Madison, CT. From Madison, CT Brian, Pat, and Holly Whiting journeyed down to Monmouth Beach, NJ via Holly’s truck to pick-up Susan Kolesar (staying with family), and then to Ryan Sentz’ bachelor hang-out in Abingdon, MD. Hours later we arrived at The 26th Annual IDAL Convention and Exposition at the Hampton Roads Convention Center in beautiful Hampton, VA.
Five decorative artists in route for the 26th Annual IDAL Convention in Hampton, VA traveling with adventurous attitudes, passion for art, products, exposition booth supplies, class reservations for art instruction by industry leaders, witty games, and a gift of some homemade Swedish Glogg for Swedish Master Artist Mats Carlsson (Susan’s Swedish family recipe). … no sampling of Glogg was allowed in route!
No singing on this trip, just witty mind games, tasty treats, and many laughs along the way. Brian started off the challenge with the following:
Cleopatra was found on the bed sleeping, Caesar’s head was lying on the floor bleeding with no body, and the fish tank glass was shattered everywhere.
What happened?
You may only ask ‘yes’ or ‘no’ questions.
Our ‘Faux on the Road’ group expanded upon our arrival at the Embassy Suites, the host hotel for IDAL, when various artists ventured out together for meals.
How many decorative artists fit into an Embassy Suites Hotel Shuttle? You guess it, our ‘Faux on the Road’ group found out … 14 artists plus the driver! A huge THANK YOU to the folks at Embassy Suites for your services, hospitality, and beautiful accommodations!
Many thanks also to IDAL for hosting yet another successful art convention for the 26th year!
“A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles.”
“A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles.” – Tim Cahill
First inspired by her Master Craftsman dad, Mr. Frank Maier, Susan has been passionate about creating her entire life utilizing various mediums. She’s furthered her skills training with some of the most prominent and well respected Master Artisans throughout the world along with apprenticing Master Artisan Mr. Nicola Vigini. Susan holds memberships in highly regarded organizations such as IDAL (International Decorative Arts League), and is a regular participant on The Faux Forum.Susan Kolesar, Decorative Artist
Something Creative / North Dallas, TX
www.SomethingCreative.biz
susankolesar@gmail.com
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7 Comments
Sass Lassley
Very enjoyable to ride along with them on that journey! I enjoyed seeng all of them at the convention!
02 Aug 2011 10:08 am
Laura ashleigh
Great article Susan & nice to see you @ IDAL. I’ll have fond memories of that dinner, and all the sketches we left on the paper tablecloth brainstorming Brian’s riddles forever.
03 Aug 2011 11:08 am
Susan Kolesar
Haaa, love it Laura! Did you solve any? Brian is a hoot, he needs his own column on Artisphere … I’d so look forward to his humor!
It was great fun seeing you as well Laura … looking forward to Reno!
03 Aug 2011 08:08 pm
!st year apprentice
ah found your article, was a blast Susan truly many moments in my life to be remembered. You are so industrious during our journey there, and still going, a woman of steel, Def a Wonder Woman amongst Wonder People, give my regards to your lovely Family
Brian xxx
04 Aug 2011 10:08 am
Susan Kolesar
Thank you for your contributions towards such an enjoyable trip Brian! “A woman of steel” not sure about that Brian
, but I always try my best to absorb as much information and take advantage of opportunities.
Had tons of fun at IDAL learning from industry leaders and networking with so many talented artisans and manufacturers. Grass is having a tough time growing under my feet since I’m going in so many directions, lol!
Paul & the kids say hey back!
P.S. How did the basketball meet go with Tyrone?
04 Aug 2011 12:08 pm
Brian
Was icing on the cake Susan. sure our carload could have beat his team, they were tall but we had the drivers.
and crazy break man Ryan. Me, just poetry in motion feeding.
Loved you all, still do.
09 Aug 2011 08:08 pm
Susan Kolesar
I believe I speak for everyone in saying … “we all love you too Brian!”.
10 Aug 2011 10:08 am
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