Meet Karin who has been a volunteer at Como Park since 2009. A woman of many talents, she has been interested in visual arts since childhood. After a satisfying career in graphic arts, she decided to refine her pottery skills and now gives clay lessons to children, seniors, and various other groups. She spoke so lovingly about the Japanese Garden where I had gone on a photo shoot and with her encouragement, I just filled out a volunteer application. Perhaps we'll be able to volunteer together, if I am accepted into the fold!
Karin has the perfect happy face for the job.
ReplyDeleteYou always make such beautiful portraits, my compliments!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful portrait, and it sounds like she certainly lives a satisfying life.
ReplyDeleteShe looks like a nice person and I can't imagine they won't grab you immediately as a volunteer!
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice photo. You captured her friendly and sharing smile!
ReplyDeleteGood for you Kate. I'll bet you will enjoy that.
ReplyDeleteI'm away from home on an extended weekend trip. I'll check out that mural artist when I return. Sounds like you found some interesting things about him.
she has a kindness about her... :)
ReplyDeleteVolunteering in such a beautiful setting would be a good reason to have that lovely smile.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful lady...and a beautiful park.
ReplyDeleteOf course you will be accepted.
ReplyDeleteOh well done Kate, lovely place to spend time volunteering hope you get on the same shift as Karin.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure they'll scoop you up. What a fun place to work - even if you don't get paid!
ReplyDeleteAnother great portrait - and what a nice place to volunteer! Most Japanese gardens are a feast for the senses.
ReplyDeleteRe: Your comment about the garlic you bought. Was it "fresh" or "green" garlic? If so, it was not dried as typical commercial garlic is, and it would be more mild and succulent. Green garlic could well be available at a farmer's market. The dried stuff is more concentrated, lasts longer, and is stronger. There are hundreds of varieties of garlic: Softneck (artichoke form, Asians, silverskins), hardneck (porcelain, purple/marbled stripe, rocambole), leeks (elephant forms). They range from mild to very spicy.
Good on you to enroll as a volunteer...super portrait too, Kate.
ReplyDeleteOh, I can't wait to hear (and see photos) of your volunteering adventures! This is a lovely lady.
ReplyDeleteNice portrait.
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