On Friday, I met with a local actor turned artist Martin Budny, who sold me my first piece of original artwork. He has graciously accepted my offer to donate his work to a fundraiser I am planning for a charity I work with called My Sister’s Closet. It’s called a Sweet Escape and all proceeds to got the Battered Women’s Support Services network, through this “social enterprise” they’ve set up called My Sister’s Closet. It’s a thrift boutique that sells used, new and vintage clothes. I actually picked up a BCBG blazer, (beautiful navy with a low collar) for get this $12, just the other day. Anyhow, back to art. So , I met with Martin on Commercial Drive and we had a coffee and he was flipping through the various pieces and this one jumped out at me, so I said to him that if he didn’t sell it, I would buy it. As soon as I had something lined-up for full-time work. He insisted on giving it to me for free, but after a few minutes we agreed on a very special, reduced price. So I am now the proud owner of this wonderful, abstract piece of delicious art. I’m not sure if you can tell, but there a two figures, one is upside down, the other right-side up, in the middle of the city. It resonates. I also love the sunshine and the long rays that seem to serve as a protective barrier to the city. The darks, intense colours and bursts of energy vibrate the canvass. Where should I hang it?