You might not know this, but Miss Carmela June is an art aficionado. When she was in Atlanta a couple of weeks ago, she popped into the High Museum of Art just in time for the Salvador Dali exhibit, and while she didn't actually *see* any of the art, she got to *make* some in the toddler room. She likes to think off-canvas by coloring all over her clothes. Very avant. So, yesterday, Ela convinced Mom to take her to the Seattle Art Museum for the Fall Family Festival. It was great fun — admission was free, and there was face painting, there was a play area with musical instruments and building blocks, there were live musical performances — there was even a dress-up area with baskets full of funny hats and tu-tus and a photographer standing by, complete with a fabric backdrop, a tripod, and one of those umbrella things to diffuse the flash, to take pictures! Best of all, there were easels outfitted with paper and fat crayons for coloring. Heaven. Carmela made some art, watched some live jazz, and even got a small school of pear sorbet from the Molly Moon ice cream truck parked out front before getting on the bus to go home.
Which reminds Mom that Carmela took her first ride on the city bus to the museum. It was very, very interesting — a little scary at first, but old hat on the way home. Carmela fell fast asleep in Mom's arms and slept all the way home.
By the way, there also were works of art by Picasso, but Ela and Mom didn't get to see them this time. Maybe some other time — little girls can only handle so much adventure at one time.
When Carmela saw this guy standing on the stairs up to some of the arts stuff, she said, "Abba!" Abba is very flattered.
The artist at work.
Enjoying the live jazz.
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