Posts Tagged ‘art’
Expanding the Paper Worlds
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged art, butterflies, colors, Inspiration, moon, nature, paper crafts on February 1, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Light Through a Different Object
Posted in Inspiration, tagged art, beauty, Inspiration, light, Photography on January 31, 2012| 6 Comments »
The shot glass has been sitting in the same spot on the window sill for about four years just gathering dust and loose coins I toss its way.
Yes, light has shone through its crystal base before but I guess my eyes are especially sensitive to light displays at present. 😉
What drew my eyes this time were the rainbow shards projected across the window sill. Perfect spears and overlapping rods of light. Back at the computer, it became much fun to subtly play with contrasts.
This image I shifted the colors just a bit, bringing out the blues.
And here is a black and white image.
As this day ends, I am tempted to place a bunch of glass jars of different shapes and sizes and colors along the window. What rainbow-hued shapes will appear as the sun strikes next? I must say, this is turning into a very fun winter! 😉
More CD Light
Posted in Inspiration, Music, tagged art, beauty, colors, Inspiration, light, Photography on January 31, 2012| 3 Comments »
Color Close-ups
Posted in Inspiration, tagged art, colors, Inspiration, light, Photography on January 26, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Here are a few close-ups of light at different angles on the CD shown in the prior post.
Lights Colors Action
Posted in Inspiration, tagged art, colors, Inspiration, light, Photography, rainbow, reflection, spectrum on January 26, 2012| 2 Comments »
The morning began as planned. I warmed a cup of coffee. I sat down at my desk ready to tackle the writing projects that I knew would keep me at the computer most of the day. I just happened to look over my shoulder out the window. Just to pause, ever so briefly, in appreciation of the morning sun.
I did not expect to see sunlight playing upon the surface of a CD. Nor did I expect to see bright colors bouncing around the wall amidst an array of silhouettes, shadows and reflections. But I’m glad I did.
So began one of the most unexpected photography shoots I have experienced in a long time. 😉
Just chasing the light across a thin silvery disc…
… and charting its expression in bands of color on a pale wall.
The Paperwork Continues …
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged art, colors, Inspiration, leaves, nature, paper, Photography on January 20, 2012| 1 Comment »
Kreativ Blogger Award
Posted in Inspiration, Kitchen Inspirations, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged art, Inspiration, nature, Photography, reflection on January 8, 2012| 4 Comments »
While I do not like talking about myself, I have developed quite the propensity for writing about myself. Good thing given the Kreative Blogger Award presented by Christy of the blog Poetic Parfait. An award presented to bloggers by bloggers, the rules of acceptance are:
(1) Thank the blogger who presented me with the award. (2) Post a photo of the award. (3) Share ten things about me that readers don’t know. (4) Choose six people to present this award to. (5) Let the six know that they have been awarded!
Thank you, Christy, for the award and mostly for reading my blog and giving comment. Your feedback is always welcome and helps me view my work in new ways. 😉 Hmmm, ten things many people don’t know about me …
1. In Thailand I rode an elephant and whitewater rafted barefoot.
2. In Costa Rica, I paid to go bungee jumping ( but the trip was cancelled due to heavy rains).
3. The best cup of coffee I have ever had was at Cafe du Monde in New Orleans. And there’s no need to even describe the beignets!
4. When I was less sensitive to cold, I traveled around Montana for work. There I saw my first buffalo near Yellowstone. Such beautiful brown eyes.
5. I once drank a cup of mint tea and had a sudden detailed memory of travels through the Sahara. But I’ve never been to the Sahara …
6. I’m on the lighter side in terms of weight. When I told my dad once how the winds were nearly knocking me down, he said quite calmly, “Put some bricks in your pockets.”
7. My favorite apple is Granny Smith but I will eat them all!
8. Orange and blue are my favorite colors … if I have to choose.
9. I have a mid-level belt in karate.
10. For some odd reason I perceive of myself as much taller than I actually am (probably because of my 6′ and taller brothers), so my friends will often gently remind me that I am only five foot three. 😉
As for sites I recommend there are many, but here are six on my mind at the moment, all very different in terms of content but similar in simple visual beauty.
http://cookinginsens.wordpress.com/
http://www.danielsroka.com/blog/
http://toscanaturid.wordpress.com/
Bright Trees Made on a Gray Morning
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged art, color, Eyvind Earle, Inspiration, nature, paper, Photography, trees on January 5, 2012| 2 Comments »
Trees. It always comes back to the trees.
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged art, Eyvind Earle, Inspiration, landscape, nature, paper, Photography, trees on January 3, 2012| 3 Comments »
When I recently picked up a note card with its image of green trees layered against a green-gold sky, I knew that I intended to tape it to my wall. Such a quiet scene with its ethereal light. A bit of brightness in the increasing pale of winter. No matter how many times I looked at the image, I found something new to ponder. Finally, last night, I did what I should have done in the first place — I looked up the artist. I had never heard of Eyvind Earle. He passed away over a decade ago. A publishing house oversees the continued exhibition of his works. His website bio revealed he had been an illustrator with Disney for films like Sleeping Beauty, but most exciting for me was learning that at 21 he cycled across the country paying his way by painting watercolors inspired by the journey. What a forested landscape he must have cycled through! His work surely inspired me in a tree-way this morning.
Nothing fancy of course. Just some quick work with pencils and paper and scissors and glue exploring color and texture and the sometimes unexpected sinuous shapes to found amongst the trees.
I can’t wait to revisit his work but now I need to leave my desk. As I walk out into the world I can’t help but think that my perspective has been changed. I know my travel route. I will pass many a tree of different shapes and sizes. I hope I don’t miss my train as I lose myself in their branches. 😉
Hot Off The Press: Beneath the Sun, Moon and Stars
Posted in Contributing Writer, Inspiration, Photography, Publication Updates, tagged art, collage, Contributing Writer, Creativity Portal, Inspiration, paper cuts, Photography, reflection on December 29, 2011| 2 Comments »
I’m pleased to share that I have a new article posted at Creativity Portal.com. Called “Beneath the Sun, Moon and Stars: Exploring New Worlds …,” it is the main feature on the home page this week. It’s a brief piece about having fun trying something new. I hope you have a chance to stop by and take a look. Have a good day, folks! 😉
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