tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post8158913262962237269..comments2024-03-16T20:29:10.881-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: A visit with a famous Canadian!Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-69971200305545293392015-02-02T23:20:21.566-05:002015-02-02T23:20:21.566-05:00It was funny but he said that he had eole just wal...It was funny but he said that he had eole just walk riht in and if he wasn't busy he would welcome them in. Must people would at least ring the bell! His whole house was totally amazing!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-15167606120577619822015-02-01T18:10:42.965-05:002015-02-01T18:10:42.965-05:00It is always so interesting to see how people live...It is always so interesting to see how people live and I am always intrigued by protective courtyards, which are often exciting to see in themselves. Thanks for taking us along into this artist's personal space.Carole Terwilliger Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07421213159579496045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-53787265023175251702015-02-01T00:27:37.499-05:002015-02-01T00:27:37.499-05:00We think of ourselves as lucky too! He was a very ...We think of ourselves as lucky too! He was a very interesting man and wasn't afraid to just be himself, he never put on airs. His artwork was amazing, a little out there but very colourful and he not only painted but sculpted and did some fantastic glass work too.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-55407695191025410652015-01-31T15:34:02.800-05:002015-01-31T15:34:02.800-05:00What an amazing collection. And how lucky you were...What an amazing collection. And how lucky you were to be able to chat with the artist himself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-55648341714089716882015-01-30T23:09:12.302-05:002015-01-30T23:09:12.302-05:00We do feel so fortunate to have met him and he was...We do feel so fortunate to have met him and he was so accommodating to our request to visit and apparently that was just the way he was. He said that he had people just ring the bell and ask to visit and if he didn't have anything on the go, he would welcome them in.<br /><br />I really do hope that the property is looked after as well as he did and I also hope that a museum can be set up for all his art.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-3706839403397994662015-01-30T20:49:38.100-05:002015-01-30T20:49:38.100-05:00Toller Cranston's sudden death shocked us all....Toller Cranston's sudden death shocked us all. Your post is a lovely tribute. How fortunate you were to have the opportunity to visit with him. The pictures are super, and he sounds as charming as he was reputed to be. I do hope the property will be maintained by someone who enjoys it as much as he did.Ursula Maxwell-Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06101690028038050118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-42713642802318567602015-01-29T23:42:49.670-05:002015-01-29T23:42:49.670-05:00Thank you, we feel the same way! Thank you, we feel the same way! Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-75932891203016875792015-01-29T12:01:47.772-05:002015-01-29T12:01:47.772-05:00Thanks for the introduction to Toller Cranston and...Thanks for the introduction to Toller Cranston and the tour through his amazing home and art gallery. What a happy and fulfilling life he had and how lucky you were to meet him!Anita @ NoParticularPlaceToGohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704807316472380660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-28952999535554961582015-01-28T19:55:45.873-05:002015-01-28T19:55:45.873-05:00Many people who visited San Miguel de Allende were...Many people who visited San Miguel de Allende were totally unaware that he lived there and welcomed people to visit his home and was happy to take them around on a tour. I am glad that we had heard this and made that phone call.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-17475299061479643632015-01-28T15:31:13.754-05:002015-01-28T15:31:13.754-05:00I had heard of Toller Cranston's passing and r...I had heard of Toller Cranston's passing and remembered him well as a both a fantastic skater and artist. We were lucky to see him skate here in Calgary many years ago. What a treat to visit his gallery and have him show his art to you in person.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17240946512947544888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-34308717098404098672015-01-28T09:39:06.245-05:002015-01-28T09:39:06.245-05:00Thanks Irene! It was certainly a pleasure to have ...Thanks Irene! It was certainly a pleasure to have met him and to see his house and all his incredible artwork. I will be curious to find out what they will do with it all. I think they should turn the whole place into a museum/gallery.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-82823533378722438232015-01-27T22:41:54.729-05:002015-01-27T22:41:54.729-05:00How wonderful to have met this legend. I'm so ...How wonderful to have met this legend. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13869095674448801447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-27204234098532203512013-01-01T12:43:39.756-05:002013-01-01T12:43:39.756-05:00If you are in San Miguel, it is in the phonebook b...If you are in San Miguel, it is in the phonebook but here it is anyway. <br /><br />The Toller Cranston Gallery is located at Sollano 84. To make an appointment, call (415) 152-0347.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-4053173649884020272013-01-01T11:12:19.808-05:002013-01-01T11:12:19.808-05:00Could you give me Toller's phone numberCould you give me Toller's phone number<br />sandragarrett123@btinternet.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-22556184055876868172012-12-22T09:15:00.595-05:002012-12-22T09:15:00.595-05:00wow who knew he was also such an artist I sure did...wow who knew he was also such an artist I sure didn't..gorgeous place....and kudos to you for getting yourselves in thereElainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13697546364119777641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-39557856864840968282012-12-22T09:13:29.176-05:002012-12-22T09:13:29.176-05:00Such a fun day to visit with Toller and enjoy some...Such a fun day to visit with Toller and enjoy some of his artwork.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-19899600585232062382012-12-22T00:01:32.246-05:002012-12-22T00:01:32.246-05:00Yup. We don't totally understand it.Yup. We don't totally understand it.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-18495909769000646342012-12-21T23:34:44.610-05:002012-12-21T23:34:44.610-05:00I guess people love the familiar....leave home and...I guess people love the familiar....leave home and go deep into a foreign country and live among all the people that were at the place you left. Seems kinda funny. Human nature I suppose. SMA is a classic example.CAEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04965649460596033617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-10996195331115408322012-12-21T22:47:37.909-05:002012-12-21T22:47:37.909-05:00Lots and lots of beautiful pieces and artwork. Sur...Lots and lots of beautiful pieces and artwork. Sure am glad you guys were able to visit and share with us.Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-66226675742919897362012-12-21T21:32:16.813-05:002012-12-21T21:32:16.813-05:00What a great day - very interesting and fun - than...What a great day - very interesting and fun - thanks for sharing!Connie and Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324923679408549696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-49747762993305270962012-12-21T17:54:23.450-05:002012-12-21T17:54:23.450-05:00I just love San Miguel de Allende. Only been there...I just love San Miguel de Allende. Only been there once but it is quite the place! I know you are having a great time! And visiting the famous Canada sounds like just an SMdeA thing to be doing! I love the art culture there. Well, I've missed keeping up with you guys. I do hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Take care then...Prettypics123https://www.blogger.com/profile/05002015227586327112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-73690018165406408022012-12-21T14:57:26.017-05:002012-12-21T14:57:26.017-05:00Now that place holds a lot of stuff!!Now that place holds a lot of stuff!!Contessa https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482663305121297253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-38367740153759987042012-12-21T11:08:07.005-05:002012-12-21T11:08:07.005-05:00Actually, most pieces seem to sell at between $1,5...Actually, most pieces seem to sell at between $1,500 and $4,000 although I'm sure there are some more, and some less.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-19837756405821361872012-12-21T11:00:12.433-05:002012-12-21T11:00:12.433-05:00What? You didn't buy a $20K sketch? Norma sat ...What? You didn't buy a $20K sketch? Norma sat beside him at a hairdressing place in SMA and was invited to bring me over later. After he left the hairdresser told Norma that another of his customers had just bought $125K (dollars, not pesos) worth of art from him. We had no more room on our walls at home and did not go.<br /><br />At that time he was thinking of moving to Queretero.Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-39749729660349909242012-12-21T10:55:34.338-05:002012-12-21T10:55:34.338-05:00Great post today!
rocmoc n AZ/MexicoGreat post today!<br /><br />rocmoc n AZ/MexicoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com