Happy Birthday Chef Elena

© Pam Van Londen 2009 Chef Elena 24x18x1.5 in acrylic on gallery-edged canvasNFS © Pam Van Londen 2009 Chef Elena 24x18x1.5 in acrylic on gallery-edged canvas

I adore my sister-in-law, Elena Mark, not just for her cooking, but for her heart, head, and higher self. I’ve had many good times in her kitchen watching her multi-task the making of magic (like a perfect gravy) while consoling me, and directing family traffic.

This piece is finally done–2 years later than when I started! Or has it been 3? Almost in time for Elena’s 50-yr birthday!