ROMI CORTIER’S BLOG

I will be hosting an ‘Artist Studio’ open house at my home in Palm Springs during the Palm Springs Modernism Week. My home, a renovated ‘Alexander’ built in 1958, is also a furnished vacation rental represented by Vacation Palm Springs. This open house is an opportunity to view both the home itself, as well as my original artwork which is for sale – starting for as little as $125. Some of the pieces were custom made for this home, while other works were created from photos taken at the home.  Their will be over 40 original works of art available for sale. (credit cards accepted) The home is located 1 mile east of the Palm Springs Convention Center. Follow Amado east  from the convention center, and turn right on N. Monterey, before Amado crosses Farrell. 

February 13th & 14th, 11:00 am – 4:00pm

Address: 203 N. Monterey Road / phone: 323 462-1089

Pool and Cabana

   

Kitchen

Red Marilyn

Red Ball #3

Spider Mum Installation

 

 

 

Time for the twice yearly Brewery Artwalk near downtown Los Angeles. You never know what treasure you’ll find, plus it’s free! That is unless you make a purchase and support the arts. Get there early, it always fills up.

www.breweryartwalk.com

Mary Hart from Entertainment Tonight was in the salon today to see her stylist Arrick Anderson, and took note of this wall mural that I’d painted on our reception room wall when we first opened nine years ago. It was the first time that she’d really ’seen’ it, and was completely moved by it. Interestingly, another person in the salon today had the same experience, so it got me thinking that it might be nice to share it with a larger audience…  

This was Nelson Mandella’s Inauguration Speech in 1994, however, the author is believed to be Marianne Williamson from A Course in Miracles.  Enjoy!!

Here’s a great documentary for any architecture geeks like myself. I loved this film when I saw it in Palm Springs, and immensely enjoyed chatting with the film maker Eric Briker. It was so moving, that I plan to see it again this week while it’s in Los Angeles.  Hope to see you there!!

A recent article that I wrote about wigs has been featured on todays RealSelf.com Blog, as part of Octobers Breast Cancer Awareness campaign. The article gives readers an in depth look at wig options while going through chemotherapy. 

 http://www.realself.com/blog/Breast-cancer-awareness-wig-guide

Mac, Retna, "Gracias a la Vida", 2009, Spray Paint, Acrylic on Canvas, 11 X 11 feet

Mac, a photorealist with spray paint, and Retna, a traditional brush artist who creates abstract embellishments and calligraphic fonts, have teamed up for a widely anticipated first time gallery show at the Robert Berman Gallery. Having created over 20 murals around the globe, this show will feature both individual works prior to their meeting, as well as current large scale collaborative pieces such as the one shown above.  This retrospective will run through October 17, 2009.

Robert Berman Gallery, [Gallery C2 + D5] Bergamot Station Art Center, 2525 Michigan Avenue, Santa Monica Ca. 90404

www.robertbermangallery.com

Design for Obama

Authors Aaron Perry-Zucker and Spike Lee

Here’s a great new book hitting the stands this November 4th, Design for Obama-Posters for Change: A Grass Roots Anthology.

This book features 200 works of poster art, created by both professional and novice designers from around around the world, for the 2008 Obama presidential campaign. Taschen Books is launching the book on the one year anniversary Barack’s historic win, and features an essay by historian Steven Heller, as well as a foreward by Aaron Perry-Zucker who started this collaborative poster project. I hope this book of art will help remind our country why we voted for change, and renew our efforts to stand firm in our convictions. 

Pre order it at: http://www.amazon.com/Design-Obama-Steven-Heller/dp/3836518562/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1248395733&sr=8-1

Wayne Thiebaud, Two Paint Cans, 1987, Oil on Paper, mounted on board

Over 120 works of the celebrated artist Wayne Thiebaud will be on display at the Pasadena Museum of California Art. I previously posted about this exhibit after seeing it at the Palm Springs Museum of Art earlier this year. This is a spectacular exhibit that is easy on the eyes, and engaging for art lovers at all levels. Don’t miss it! 

Opening Event Saturday October 3, 2009 7-9 pm. Runs through January 31, 2010.

www.pmcaonline.org

Design and Sketches by Lorena Sarbu

Sharon Lawrence - 2009 Emmy Arrivals

Every wonder what it takes to prepare for a trip to the Emmy’s? Here’s an insiders peak at the process of creating Miss Lawrence’s look for her walk down the red carpet.

Dress maker Lorena Sarbu, Located in Beverly Hills, conceptualized the dress and created these sketches for Sharon. With the sketch’s complete and the look agreed upon, the dress was then made from muslin to assure a proper fit. Once approved, the next stage was to begin construction of the dress with the chosen fabric, a gorgeous navy blue satin, which required additional fittings upon completion. Both the matte and shiny side of the fabric was used to create the contrasting details that set off Sharon’s figure. As her hair dresser, I also used this illustration to decide on the best silhouette for her hair, as well as the proper tone of her hair color. Blowing out her naturally wavy locks to create more structure, I added height to the top while tucking the sides back, to strengthen the elongation of the overall look. KTLA commented that Miss Lawrence was one of the best dressed on this years Emmy Red Carpet.. I have to agree.

Actors Katie Cassidy and Shaun Sipos

Photo: Lawrence K. Ho, Los Angeles Times

Client Shaun Sipos is one of the leads in the new Melrose Place, set to premiere Sept. 8 at 9 p.m. on the CW Network.  It’s seems everywhere I turn here in Los Angeles, and I mean literally,  I’m seeing huge billboards promoting the new show. From the west side, to Hollywood, I  catch glimpses of my ‘do’… I mean Shaun, straddling busy intersections.  Seems Shaun’s character David Breck is a man who lives ‘deep in the world of wardrobe and accessories and hair and jewelry‘ according to the L. A. Times.  Shaun was blessed with a great head of hair that has the subtlest waves,  and natural highlights. If the show turns into a huge hit, and I think it might, maybe I’ll have a chance to amp up those natural highlights into something more bold for the second season. Until then, I’ll keep my fingers crossed..  and my scissors sharpened!