Today I attented a private event in Fort Lauderdale, FL sponsored by Clarkson Potter Publishers and Williams-Sonoma . Giada De Laurentiis, the star of Everday Italian on the Food Netwrk was there. I presented her with a portrait that I painted of her with a minty green background and she absolutely flipped (in a good way, for it)!!! She looks even more beautiful in person, and even more beautiful than any photos she has taken. (it's rare that a celebrity looks better in person)
After the event and most people cleared out, we got to hang for a few moments one on one. We spoke of our mutual friend and fellow artist, Aldo Luongo. She asked me lots of questions about my distinct style of painting and how I got started and where I show my art, etc....
We took a few photos and gave a few hugs. She was such a lovely and gracious person, and told me she was very excited to show the painting to her husband!! She also said she had a few ideas for me.....we'll keep in touch! YAY!
Please check out her website www.giadadelaurentiis.com and her new book "Giada At Home." There are some really yummy recipes in there that I will be trying out in my very basic kitchen like Pea Pesto Crostini and Brown Butter Risotto with Lobster! mmm mmm mmm
