“We read to know we’re not alone.”
― William Nicholson
I started writing in a journal about ten years ago. When I started, I was dealing with chronic anxiety. Anyone in that boat can tell you; it isn’t something you row yourself out of easily. So, stroke by stroke of the pen on paper, I spilled out negative thoughts.
Over time, journaling helped me challenge those apprehensions. Then finally, I understood my fears and concerns better. The parade of ruminations stayed on the page, and I could shift my thoughts to the positive.
Since lifting that fog, I have found joy in allowing my abstract photography to guide me toward calm. Being in the moment helped me find my balance, and I hope reading these will bring you some peace too.
What will you find here?
While it seems like there’s a resurgence of Wild West recklessness in the world lately, we are enjoying a resurgence of red colors. The reason for the popularity right now? We are looking to surround ourselves with positive energy and add a sense of individuality to our surroundings. So bringing the warmth of red inside gives us a lift. Plus, the more subtle reds create an atmosphere that feels safe. Like barn red!
Interested in the wild west? Bodie Ghost Town offers a window into the past of gold mining, gunslingers, and outlaws. Preserved for our benefit, take a look at this photo essay to see a variety of photos that show what life was like during the California gold rush.
Appreciate how autumn brings pop to beautiful scenery. Find serenity in this photo collection of fall colors in the eastern Sierras.
This sunny face of the sunflower symbol has captivated cultures for centuries. Sunflower symbols show up throughout history. Just take a look at the arts. Sunflower designs adorn pottery, tapestries, currencies, postage stamps, and paintings. Van Gogh painted 11 paintings of sunflowers, and the number of flowers in those paintings totaled 87.
Death Valley National Park is a landscape of extremes. Arid, hostile, harsh, and remote are all accurate ways to describe this natural phenomenon. Through these 26 photos, settle the question for yourself–is Death Valley worth visiting? The beauty is striking and bold, and at times, subtle and soft at other moments.
I saw a flag fluttering in the breeze. On a large building, mirrored panels reflected that flag. But as I shifted my vantage right and then left, I saw many patterns and wanted to see how they’d capture in a photo.
Sharing the language of art, I am finding touching memories to help me heal with the grief of losing a parent.
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.
Tucked into the foothills of the Koolau mountains on the windward side of Oahu, Hawaii, is the Buddhist Byodo-In Temple. Mist and clouds drift down towards the temple from cooling tradewinds. Someone sets off the Buddhist standing bell, and you feel the reverberation deep in your soul.
"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....