As a modern artist, I rely on others to see and like my art enough to purchase it. And it’s a competitive field. Once upon a time, artists had people support them as they produced work. Patrons, angels, investors… And the financial backing provided by those patrons allowed the artist to do what they loved … More Everyone Needs Support
Greetings to those of you that hang around my quiet corner of the internet. The beginning of the year is always a whirlwind for me. I thought it would be quieter during a pandemic, but no. Just as busy. Also, I was hard at work on something in the background… Would you like to see … More New Book, Who Dis?
For your reference, before you begin reading: What are Schemas? I have been thinking about writing a post about “schema” and how all the experiences and knowledge we have build into ways we continue to interpret information – visually, in reading, and in future experiences. When I stood in front of a classroom of 30 … More How Experience Shapes our View
This is the tenth part in a series of images and interviews about how life has changed (or not) during the COVID-19 quarantine. The purpose is to show how we’re all in this together and we’re not all that dissimilar. Amanda Mayeaux is a great friend of mine and brilliant educator. She spends her time … More Quarantine Chronicles #10 – Amanda Mayeaux, Professor/Educator
This is the eighth part in a series of images and interviews about how life has changed (or not) during the COVID-19 quarantine. The purpose is to show how we’re all in this together and we’re not all that dissimilar. Dr. Valerie Comeaux is an expert educator and my friend. We have been compatriots in … More Quarantine Chronicles #8 – Valerie Comeaux, Educator
This is the fifth part in a series of images and interviews about how life has changed (or not) during the COVID-19 quarantine. The purpose is to show how we’re all in this together and we’re not all that dissimilar. Amy Crain is a former colleague of mine and a master teacher at an elementary … More Quarantine Chronicles #5 – Amy Crain, Educator
Hello from Weird Word Wednesday the strange, strange world in which we exist. I’ve been happening upon several words that are very apropos for the times. Alexiteric is an adjective that means “able to ward off contagion” or “having the properties of an antidote.” Don’t we all wish we had the magic pill to make … More Alexiteric (adj.)
My son’s journal entry for this week is about the “new routine” of school at home. He’s in second grade and he’s only got to write eight sentences about it, but I thought I’d write my own journal entry about our adventures in online academics and distance learning. Many of you may know that I … More School at Home
Every day, little moments occur in our lives that are precious and fleeting. And over the next week or so, we’ll experience a lot more with family and friends. To me, it’s really important to document these moments because one day, photos and stories will be all we have. Of course, I *am* a photographer, … More Document the [Extra]ordinary
In the past year I have really reflected on my legacy and stretched my creative muscles to produce beautiful and meaningful images. My portfolio has expanded immensely, and I am more fulfilled as an artist. Portrait sessions are still fun to shoot, yeah, but these feed my soul. Everything does come back to words, though. … More Tapestry
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