Last weekend Chris and Sonny had a Reception to Meet the Artist at the Torch Lake Market. They were honoring muralist Dennis Orlowski, who created the delightful Window on Torch Lake right where I can look at it when I am having breakfast. Here’s Dennis telling Loraine Mottern all about it.
He had arrived early and met Ode and Crystal. The next thing you know, he was drawing their portraits. Well, if I could draw, I’d draw their portraits, too. Dennis made a good job of it.
Chris and Sonny laid on whitefish pate and excellent sausages and punch and cookies and there I was busy taking pictures. I had to come back the next day for leftovers. Donna Lane, who is Dennis’s sister, gave each guest a party favor: a poster of the Orlowski History of Poland murals. That was a nice touch, and a popular one, too.
Donna took a lot of photos, and they were better than mine. On the other hand, I took photos with Donna in them, so it all balances out. Here she is talking to Sylvia and Jim Walworth. No, Jim is not saying “No Press, please!” Jim is talking with his hands. It kind of looks like Donna is making a point, doesn’t it?
I recommend that you look at Donna’s photos on this special page. She caught a lot more people than I did. I was probably paying too much attention to the sausages.
Torch Lake Views 
Fee
June 12, 2010
Looks like a good time was had. I’m another one who “talks with my hands” as well as my mouth!
I love the drawings – that’s a talent I sorely wish I had. Sadly, I can’t draw beyond stick people. Sigh.
Gerry
June 12, 2010
It was a very good time. Dennis is fun to watch. In my experience, most artists are not wild about discussing their work, their technique, their intentions–but Dennis seems to thrive on interaction. Maybe muralists are like that. Betty Beeby always enjoyed listening to the things people had to say while she was working on the Straits of Mackinac mural.
Here’s another thing. A young friend of mine who teaches art in elementary schools claims that anyone can be taught to draw. She thinks she could teach me to draw for heaven’s sake. There’s hope for us yet, Fee.
Anna
June 12, 2010
That looked like fun! I really like Dennis Orlowski’s self-portrait. Torch Lake Market seems to be a very interesting place! 🙂
Gerry
June 12, 2010
Here is a tip for anyone who is from Away: If you really want to understand the Township, it is useful to hang out for awhile at the Market and the other Market. Sooner or later everyone and everything interesting will show up. Besides, there are excellent treats.
crystal and odi
June 12, 2010
Dennis Orlowski is a great artist we’ve ever met.
He drew our portraits in a few minutes! That`s amazing. And we`re very glad to be here, with beautiful nature and friendly people.
Gerry
June 12, 2010
Crystal! Odi! Welcome to Torch Lake Views. Everyone in the Township is glad you’re here, too. I’m looking forward to having you tell us all about Mongolia. Not very many of us have ever been there.