Sharing the language of art, I am finding touching memories to help me heal with the grief of losing a parent.
Abstracts. They're everywhere!
Sparking imagination, encouraging open-mindedness, and making sense out of life.
Journal
Benefits of writing in a journal.
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.
Tree Art Photography
Bring nature into your home or office so you can forest bathe even if you can’t be outside. Tree art photography brings you closer to what makes you feel alive.
Buddhist wall art in a beautiful Hawaiian landscape.
Impressionistic photography of Byodo-In Temple Buddhist wall art created from Byodo-In Temple is called "Solitude," and for good reason. Tucked into the foothills of the Koolau mountains on the windward side of Oahu, Hawaii, is the Buddhist Byodo-In Temple. Mist and...
Nativity art: capturing the spirit of Christmas
"One Night Under Starlight" is a nativity art concept I had burning in my mind for a while. 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....
Inspirational desk calendar 2022: images of Grand Canyon
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.
LA Rams: celebrate with abstract Rams wall decor
How a photography experiment created Rams wall decor. "Wave of Optimism" -- appropriate name, don't you think? A happy accident: my experimental abstract photo and the Rams logo Rams...
Halloween mood: 13 fun photo pranks and puns
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...
Butterflies: appreciating the little things
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...
Elephant in the room: fun abstract wall art
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.
New media art: from a trashcan. Really.
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.