It’s so cool when an art project leads to new discoveries! 

I was very proud to have 3 abstract photography pieces chosen for The Immunization Partnership’s (TIP) 2022 The Art of Awareness exhibition.  The purpose of the exhibit is to showcase and prompt a dialogue about the important role vaccines play as a part of a person’s holistic health and the health of the community.  (Exhibit through May 27th)   https://www.immunizeusa.org/

Collaborating with TIP for this event is MECA Dow Campus.  OMG…what a discovery!  MECA (Multicultural Education and Counseling Through the Arts) offers multiple afterschool arts education programs and workshops for the local community.  It is headquartered in the historic Dow School built in 1912 in the Old Sixth Ward.   https://www.meca-houston.org/meca-history.html

I’m so happy to have participated in TIP’s first immunization art exhibit (also thanks to sponsors: UofH College of the Arts and Houston Methodist Hospital) and to have learned about MECA.  Chalk one up for the power of art bringing communities together!

I want to take a moment and wish everyone a very Happy New Year!

We have been on quite the journey last year with challenges, uncertainties, a new “normal”, and for some, grief and sadness.  It’s also been a year that has brought families closer together, strengthened friendships and shown our resiliency and resolve.

As through most of life, the winding road often brings us unsuspected surprises and treasures along the way.  As they say, “it’s all about the journey, not the destination”.  However, I do hope that all of us get to enjoy a bit of a smoother road this year!

I’m looking forward to getting the creative juices flowing and getting back out on the road with my camera.  I can’t wait to connect with you (hopefully in person) and share new images and artwork.  I appreciate all of you in my life and cheers to a healthy, happy, and abundant 2021!

How fun to have Melissa helping me polish some metal pieces in the studio yesterday! 

The creative process can often times be rather solitary, so it’s really nice to collaborate with another visual-type person.  One of the highlights of being a professional artist is brainstorming ideas and talking about materials, processes, and inspiration with other artists.  I always am enriched by the creativity of others.

Reminds me of one of my favorite quotes attributed to Plato – “You can learn more about a person in an hour of play than you can from a lifetime of conversation”.

I think that’s so true and “play” with creatives can be amazing!

Wishing everyone a playful weekend!

I was feeling a little stuck creatively and needed a new adventure and some new stimuli.  I know lots of people are dealing with a bit of ‘cabin fever’ not being able to travel, but it has really hit us creative/visual types hard.    So I’m so excited to share with you that I literally discovered an old cabin in the middle of Houston to salve my cabin fever! 

Built in 1932, the homestead of Edith L. Moore is a 17.5 acre wooded oasis in West Houston that is now a Nature Sanctuary (https://houstonaudubon.org/sanctuaries/edith-moore/).  Situated along Rummel Creek with plenty of quiet, natural walking trails, it was the perfect setting to let my mind wander and my camera capture colors and textures from nature.  

I hope these images inspire you as well and I highly recommend a walk in the woods!

very cute little girl

I was invited to photograph a ‘donation day’ with the United Way of Southwest Louisiana in Lake Charles recently and got to see first hand the community battered by two hurricanes. Families there are still struggling to repair homes and businesses and everyone had a story about the 190 mph winds. All day long, there was a steady stream of cars filled with people thankful for the helping hand of others. This adorable little girl caught my eye and I finished the day grateful that so many families received food and supplies to help with their Thanksgiving. I wish for each of you a very Happy Thanksgiving!

190 MPH wind Damage

It’s taken weeks and weeks to get this done but I’ve finally gotten a new website finished. It feels good to finally be able to get back to normal creativity. A new thing I’m trying is a blog. I’m going to attempt to post things I find interesting…sorta like my Texture Tuesdays.