Well, the event that I took place in a couple of weeks back is now in the rear window. Despite the fact that I did sell a few things, it was just not the best show I'd ever been part of and will most likely not be participating in it again next year. But on the flip side, I did manage to get a few good photos taken and enjoyed spending time with my friend Barbara and my other friend Joy.. The photo above was initially not spotted by me but by my friend Barbara. She is a primo nature photographer so things like this come to her easily; she has a very good eye for the minor details that the average person might miss. This lizard was not close to us but she managed to detect it and told me it would make a nice photo. It was actually about twenty feet away, give or take. And it did. Thanks, Barb. (If you'd like to see Barb's amazing talent behind the lens, I invite you to head over to her site...www.wildhawkstudio.net. The music that plays on her site is also her own as well. Not only is she brilliant behind the lens but also in creating music.)
My other friend Joy also participated in the event as well. You can find her wonderful jewelry at www.facebook.com/alittlepeaceofjoy. Lately, Joy has been creating beautiful earrings with her own unique touch on them.
I adore taking photos of flowers, gardens, plants and statues. There is something that really pulls me to these, even though I'm not a gardening sort per say
Brickwork in a garden lends a nice look as well
A bit more of the same garden, I was attempting to crop it so that you didn't see the fence behind it.
I think that the garden is called the Meditation Garden, if I'm not mistaken. It's a little patch of serenity and beauty in the middle of an urban area.
Lately, I've decided to change directions with my art. I still love to create handmade cards as well as jewelry, but my interest in photography has become the thing that I most want to do at this point with drawing coming in a close second. I've always loved to take pictures and until recently hadn't really gone whole hog with it. One thing that you probably won't see is photos of people in my photography. I stink at doing those; some people are brilliant at it but I'm not one of them. That said, I really appreciate those photographers that do a spectacular job at 'people photos'.
The photography that has always spoken to me the strongest is landscape photography. I love buildings, the older the better, the more unique the better. Along with that comes my everlasting love of fountains, iron gates, statues and the like. I've also taken a page from the playbook of my friend Barb and others, to try to capture nature photos. The photo below is one such instance where everything came together rather well.
The above shot required stealth as in no sudden moves to make this lizard leap off of this tree.
Another view of the same lizard
Park Bench at Lake Seminole Park
The above photos were taken last Sunday (6-9-13) at Lake Seminole Park in Seminole, FL. I had attended a monthly event known as 'Paint in The Park'. (This event is usually held the first Sunday of each month.) One doesn't always have to paint, it's usually just a group of artists that gather to hang out, enjoy nature, swap ideas and just spend time in each other's company. I get a lot out of these events. I always feel very inspired when I'm around these people as well as being in the Great Outdoors.
I also brought my sketchbook along with me. I used to be very good at drawing when I was younger but it ended up getting away from me. Yes, I still doodle and enjoy making the card designs but I'm mostly talking about drawing from photos or in some cases, still life. The most I managed to do last Sunday was sketch my friend's Pepsi can, moreso just to see if I could actually do it.
Not too shabby for someone who hasn't sketched anything in so many years
Yesterday I stopped in at the Art Society and found an old book that had photos of cats & kittens in it. I attempted to draw a tabby but he came out looking more Siamese.
I lacked an eraser so I couldn't get his head to look just right, but still...not too shabby.
Another cat. The back of his head is bigger than I wanted but not bad.
I'm going to enjoy the process of getting my drawing 'muscle' back up to speed. There are so many things I see during a given day where I'll just say aloud 'Boy, that would make a great drawing!'. My mind is full of stuff that I've wanted to take a crack at.
Speaking of drawing and animals, I'd like to take a moment to focus on yet another talented artist. She is a fabulous nature photographer as well as a whiz at pastels, colored pencils and all around drawing. She is a lady that I know through the Art Society and has been one of my best supporters and cheerleaders. Her name is Terri Mills and you can find her fabulous work here http://terri-mills.artistwebsites.com and here www.facebook.com/pages/Art-of-Terri-Mills.
As I draw to a close, I'd like to thank everyone who has 'viewed this page' as well as the fine people at Pinellas Park Art Society. The individuals I'd also like to thank are Barbara Lewis, Joy Hawkins, Terri Mills, Cathy Behrens Paxton and last but certainly not least Elaine Salter. These folks have given me so much support for not only my art but this site as well.
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