I splurged on a bouquet of white tulips this weekend. An indulgence in simple beauty. I gently placed them in a vase and you know what? They immediately drooped.
But you know what else? It didn’t matter.
Their simple beauty remains.
Archive for the ‘Inspiration’ Category
White Tulips
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged beauty, colors, Inspiration, musings, nature, Photography, tulips, white on April 2, 2012| 5 Comments »
Filling the Quiet: Music and the Art of Carol A. Simmons
Posted in Inspiration, tagged African American, art, beauty, color, culture, Inspiration, interview, music on March 31, 2012| 2 Comments »
Laissez les Bontemps Rouler. In other words, let the good times roll. That is the name of this painting by artist Carol A. Simmons. Without hearing a single note, can’t you feel the music imbuing this canvas with life? How about the bluesy notes eminating from this painting of Lady Blue?
I must say I was first drawn to those works of Ms. Simmons that highlighted the bright colorful culture of the Gullah people and others in the lowlands of South Carolina and Georgia. But recently I have had the great pleasure to learn more about her work, its continuing evolution, and yes … how music is influencing her creative journey. Just click on one of the pictures above (or here) to discover for yourself the vibrancy of her work. Enjoy!
Background Papers
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged art, colors, dreams, illusion, Inspiration, japanese paper, Photography on March 29, 2012| 2 Comments »
Inspiration comes in many forms, and in this case, it was stumbling upon the store Old Japan Inc. in Boston’s South End. Walking through the shop was a dream but the best part was being able to walk out the door with a small cache of origami papers.
They are helping me to view “old” objects around the house in new ways …
… as well as add new elements to my “Paper Worlds.”
Yellow Roses
Posted in Inspiration, Kitchen Inspirations, Nature Notes, tagged beauty, colors, decoration, flowers, Inspiration, nature, Photography, rose, yellow on March 28, 2012| 2 Comments »
Just yellow roses in a bowl nestled amidst fresh herbs, sitting on a kitchen table.
Stirring the Pot … Abstractly
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Kitchen Inspirations, Nature Notes, tagged abstract, art, beauty, flowers, herbs, Inspiration, light, nature, Photography on March 27, 2012| 1 Comment »
An Interior Light in the Tulip
I don’t think of myself as an “abstract” person but of late I have felt like exploring that side of myself, especially today when I know there are other things I should be doing. 😉 I will do those things but …
Herbs in Silhouette on the Kitchen Table
… for a moment I give myself permission (once again) to creatively procrastinate by sorting through the digital files and pulling out a few images catching my attention. Some certainly bordering on the abstract. All imbued with a certain light and play of shadows.
Fresh Basil Reflected in Glass of a Blueberry Print
Water on the Green
Window Frames in Shadow on the Wall
Cactus All Aglow
Mystic River Lights Through Reeds
Behind the Fence Brightly
Ideas are starting to come to mind for how I might use these and other images. But … after a while … procrastination is procrastination no matter what adjective I put in front of the word. And so, for now, I must put away the camera and avert my eyes from photography files. At least until tomorrow. 😉
Colors Around the Neighborhood
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged beauty, colors, Inspiration, landscape, nature, Photography, seasons on March 26, 2012| 3 Comments »
I took these photos around my neighborhood over the past week.
Hard to believe that there’s a chance of snow over the next few days.
A Bit of Color in the Kitchen
Posted in Inspiration, Kitchen Inspirations, tagged colors, flowers, food, Inspiration, nature, Photography on March 24, 2012| 10 Comments »
Silent Moments: Music and the Art of Donald Langosy
Posted in Guest Contributor, Inspiration, Music, Nature Notes, tagged art, beauty, Inspiration, interview, life, light, music, nature, reflection on March 22, 2012| 1 Comment »
Speaking of light … just click on the picture to see more of the luminous work of Donald Langosy, and to learn how music … and the lack of it … influence his art.
Or click here. Enjoy!
Even in decay, luminous beauty …
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged beauty, colors, flowers, Inspiration, nature, Photography, white on March 21, 2012| 2 Comments »
Reflections in the Waters of the Arnold Arboretum
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged environment, Inspiration, nature, Photography, reflections, water on March 19, 2012| 2 Comments »
