October 3 is the birthday of French Post-Impressionist painter PIERRE BONNARD (1867-1947). He was a French painter, illustrator and printmaker, known especially for the stylized decorative qualities of his paintings and his bold use of color. A founding member of the Post-Impressionist group of avant-garde painters Les Nabis, his early work was strongly influenced by the work of Paul Gauguin, as well as the prints of Hokusai and other Japanese artists. Bonnard was a leading figure in the transition from Impressionism to Modernism. To learn more, CLICK HERE.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On October 3, 1935, Chef Bert Sachse at the Esplanade Hotel in Perth, Australia, created the pavlova, a lighter-than-air dessert in honor of the great Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, who toured Australia in 1926 and 1929. The dish became incredibly popular and is now considered the national dessert of Australia. Yum! To learn to make it, CLICK HERE.