thanx, Wolfy, for the description of the unbelievable auction of my
painting (and it went for $1650, not $1600, plus Renee paid us, not
canadian!).  I know Renee won't ask, but anyone who wants to contribute
towards this gift for a very special Sharon can contact Renee at
<[log in to unmask]>.  here's an old photo of it for those who are curious
 
http://www.cgl.uwaterloo.ca/~ssiu/artwork/fine320_321.html#mustelanigripes
 
this painting was not part of the IFC art show and auction.  it was an
after thought..  I remembered thinking after Travis Livieri's black
footed ferret talk I have this in a basement somewhere, so I asked Travis
if he wanted it, and my friend and my brother went to pick it up.  I was
hoping it would go for maybe 200!  Travis was almost too "shy" to conduct
a live auction.  I'm also really happy that at least one of my paintings
sell for more than a pair of knickers, even if they belong to a well
known personage ;).  all of the money went to www.prairiewildlife.org,
the organization Travis works for.
 
btw, I don't remember what I said at all during the auction... if you've
got me promising a better painting of baby black footed ferrets on tape..
I want that tape NOW!
 
I will post pictures of the other rtwork after I get organized, hopefully
in a day or two.  I will also post about my ifc experience, and the bbf
behind the scenes.  I am still very hyped about all that happened at the
conference.  definitely the best one yet!
 
Happy Canada's Day!
 
Selina, Clef, Popcorn, Sorin & Mochi
 
ps. look for a baby black footed ferrets painting at the next
symposium..
[Posted in FML issue 5290]