Jan Etre throws her heart into each art fair that she produces. This is why I enjoy attending her events. Yoshiko Yamamoto is also a loyal fan. She contributes her designs to support Jan’s work.

Yoshiko Yamamoto's Banner Design

In July of 2005 I met Anita Lear at the Fair. She was visiting Berkeley with her son Kye. I will write some posts about Anita, her pioneering work with Anita Marquetry and Aryma, and her current projects.

Anita Lear

Although I want to tell the whole story, I’m determined to train myself to write quick, imperfect posts – as long as the facts are correct. So I’ll write more later…

Here is another example of Yoshiko’s art, along with this year’s Live Oak Park Fair dates:

The Berkeley Rose Garden