Toorak Village Sculptures.

Five kilometers south east of  Melbourne's CBD  is Toorak Village. It was named after the residence of James Jackson who built Toorak House in 1849, The merchant probably took the name from the Woiwurrung language and possibly means 'reedy place' as Toorak lays on the south bank of the Yarra River.

Every year through May and into June, the village hosts a sculpture exhibition, where local businesses link with the arts to present sculptures along the streets and in shop windows. It's fantastic, and if you happen to be near by I recommend a stroll.

I enjoyed just such a stroll last Friday with my Granddaughter Paige. On our way for a bite to eat at favourite restaurant, Quaff.  Paige took control of my Iphone with the following results.

Spooky Witch Woman

This hare looks keen on something in the Chemist!

Very elegant

A Puzzle?

From the Fashion Deli (Paige's favourite shop)

Winter has really hit Melbourne this week, with snow settling on the Dandenongs and an Antarctic blast battering the coastline. I have been quite snug working on my latest painting, 'Windflower' which is really a Japanese Anemone. I plan painting a triptych based on this, for my daughter's home.

  

I will leave you a Wintery thought,

“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” 
― John Steinbeck, Travels with Charley: In Search of America

Do you think this is strictly related to the seasons or does Steinbeck really refer to life itself?

Lotsaluv,

Val x