I started writing in a journal about ten years ago. When I started, I was dealing with chronic anxiety. Anyone that has been in that boat can tell you; it isn’t something you row yourself out of easily. Stroke by stroke of the pen on paper, I spilled out negative thoughts. Over time, journaling helped me challenge those apprehensions. Finally, I was able to understand my fears and concerns. The parade of ruminations stayed on the page, and I was able to shift my thoughts over to the positive.
Since lifting that fog, I find joy in the practice of allowing my photography art to guide me into words and feelings. My mission is that these journal entries deepen your appreciation. Gratitude helped me find my balance. Wishing the same for you.
"One Night Under Starlight" is a concept I had burning in my mind for awhile. While I'm not a traditional churchgoer, I do appreciate the reason we celebrate. I wanted to capture the essence of love, faith, and new beginnings in this Christmas art. Abstract Christmas...
What speaks to times of great change and resilience? The Grand Canyon. And how can you harness this reminder so you can reduce stress during your hectic work day? By glancing at this inspirational desk calendar 2022 with images of Grand Canyon.
Rams fans are like, winner! When you want to discover the best LA Rams gift idea for the fan in your life, you know they already have the jerseys. So what can you give them that represents their favorite team? What will bring them joy for a long time to come?...
Uh, yea: me. No, it's not weird for adults to play with toys. Come on, it's Halloween. And the best time to have some creative fun. There's lots of benefits in adult play. Get in the mood with Halloween jokes, one-liners, and puns. Plus some clever and creative...
When you are feeling lost, don't lose sight of what is important. Appreciating the little things can shift your perspective. Even if they are as little as butterflies.Faceplant? If you are feeling lost in life, don't get so discouraged that you shove your head into...
Visual metaphor in art: the “Elephant in the Room” contemporary abstract art print. Warning, this abstract photo is not for serious art collectors; quick wits and a sense of humor required.
For a myriad of reasons, I’ve struggled a lot this past week. When I have these times, which are completely human, I try to find an anchor to bring me back to something simple, something that reminds me of the little moments.
When I need some inspiration to pull me back to what matters, I flip open my images to look at art I’ve created and scroll them like a lot of people do with social media. I stopped at this image. Over and over, I kept coming back to “Blue Morphos and the Sun” I created as New Media Art. I love the way it feels sunny and warm and as though many happy thoughts are flittering around inside my head.
A trail seeped in memories of summer, having doubts, overcoming frustrations, gaining insights, receiving feedback, reflections of how the world is changing, and being persistent.Have you ever thought about how simmer and summer are close word cousins? Well, living in...
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. Thomas A. Edison How can failure lead to success? When it comes to failures, I moved from amateur to professional in a heartbeat once I bought my first camera. Beating myself up emotionally also...
Once I overcame my deep-seated fear, this magic moment at an Indian ruin in Arizona appeared. The changing moods of the Grand Canyon. And how nature helped me in overcoming my...