Well,well,well! What a show, what a party! It was great to see old friends, clients, art collectors, my former students and family all in one place- all in the name of art. I am in awe, and I am grateful for the attendance on a Monday night! There are so many people to thank, starting with Michael Grit and the staff of the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. I salute all those who pushed for this facility especially Italo Brutto who I might proudly add happens to be a first cousin. I was taken by the response to Emozioni and it was fun to see the reaction on the part of those collectors who actually expected something else. Yes there were sales on opening night and I am thrilled to know that the new work generates such excitement. All I heard throughout the evening was that it held positive energy and that it evoked a sense of euphoria, of well-being. Not too shabby. The answer to the oft-asked question of what inspires me was in plain sight last evening. My daughter was busy describing a piece to a client; my son was busy all evening with lighting, wrapping, and photographing and filming and my biggest fan, my lovely wife, was making sure it all ran smoothly. My inspiration is with me - always. To all of those who could not make it to the opening, the show will remain until April 30,2011. The venue is open every day and most evenings. To all who attended-hearfelt thanks for your continued support. And remember, you have a date to mark on your calendar-October,2013-Carrier Gallery, Toronto-ADAMO:"Full Circle"