The 8000-lb gorilla in the room. COVID-19. It has affected our lives in a major way. Most cities are in a stay-home holding pattern. “Essentials only.” And when you’re an artist, you’re a luxury. Definitely not toward the bottom of the Hierarchy of Needs. At least for other people. I’m still making art, because for … More Tired
Another thrilling edition of Weird Word Wednesday here on the blog. Apocastasis (noun) – the return to a previous condition. I thought this was appropriate because we are in a confusing time, all wanting to find our way back to “normal.” I do hope that we will get there sooner rather than later, but I … More Apocastasis (n.)
Another episode of weird (and apropos, methinks) word Wednesday.
From time to time, I will share short stories I have created to go along with images here. This image was created in collaboration with Thomas Ridgway. I have never met him in person, but it’s definitely a bucket list item. He lives in the UK, and is a brilliantly talented artist and storyteller. It … More Story Time: The Stars
The first edition of Weird Word Wednesday here on Somebody’s Daydream. 🙂 CHALLENGE TO MY READERS AND FRIENDS: Use this word in a sentence. Bonus points if you share here with me. 🙂
February is always a wacky month for our family. Both of the kiddos were born in February, making it a wild month of birthday gatherings with their friends and our family. So I’m back and on the wagon of work and wellness. The endless flow of cake and treats has slacked up, so I can … More Back from the void of February
Often, people will ask me about where I get the ideas for my conceptual pieces. The short answer is “my dreams, books, music, etc.” Inspiration is a funny thing. Some people aren’t able to visualize images when they think or read. Others, like me, are filled with visualizations and ideas, seemingly out of nowhere at … More Inspiration
I haven’t been working much lately. January is usually a quiet month for senior portraits around here (at least, in my experience it is), so I spend a lot of time reflecting and planning. I get to play with different camera and/or lighting techniques. And sometimes I spend too much time obsessing about my own … More There’s Beauty in the Breakdown
As a person who lives with high functioning anxiety and depression, sometimes I have to find things that make me remember my WHY. I’m here, for a purpose, as part of a greater plan. My life will touch the lives of others, and I want to have a positive ripple. How can you create a … More 20 Things That Make Me Smile
There were a few questions from my post on documenting the everyday moments with your phone. Mostly, people wanted to know what apps I, as a creative, use most often – for both business and pleasure. 🙂 Without further ado, here are 5 apps I use frequently and have a lot of fun with. (…with … More 5 Fun Apps for Creative People
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