Mother Daughter Tile

perhaps you recall that i am a gushing fan of the swedish artist camilla engman. she examples someone who has made herself very accessible via the web, I feel often artists are so elusive and mysterious. I fell for Camilla’s authenticity and her very unique expression.

when she posted that she was working on another collaboration with ceramicist karin ericksson,  an artist I also have admired, thanks to her work with Camilla, I went to peek at the items they were clearing out to make room for their newer pieces.

I was quite taken with this particular piece

i thought, wow – this tile says mother/daughter to me, how totally cool.

on a whim, i ordered it.

and so here it is – just in time for Mothers Day!!

i had to take a close up of the signature. LOOK…both of them signed it!!

when it arrived… I emailed both of them.  i shared that the tile was here, safe and intact and that i was delighted and grateful.

both artists entertained a few forth and back emails with me.

oh my goodness more gush.

perhaps my photography will someday have an adoring following.

yes, i have artist envy.

by the way, my daughter and I?

we are just like the ladies in this tile.

very happening!!

Leap Of Faith

Just wanted to share that I’ve leapt into a new website/blog platform for my photography!

If you haven’t noticed I have been hobbying/dabbling/loving/been intoxicated by capturing images around me.

those who know me well understand my desire to bring some layer of uniqueness to the way I do things …my past has always had a yearning for creativity, and I’ve longed for a way to share this expression, even dreaming of earning a living at it!!

while I am not at the professional level just yet…

I have produced some pretty astounding portfolio imagery

This past year I’ve been shouting them out on FB, My Blog, and Tumblr, yet I did not have a pointing place via a professional looking website.

Now I do!!

Note:  the site is a working place, and a work in progress.   I am just tickled by the platform!!

If it’s easier for you here is some specific navigation:

home page

about 

the blog

recently added images …

finally, a place to show featured or current projects in progress

P.S.  should you know a creative seeking a nice user friendly web presence I can’t say enough about my free trial with zenfolio.  Check it out –  I can offer a referral code for a discount to an upgrade should you decide to.  I get a little $ credit also!

 

New Magazine — Taproot

I admit I am a devoted amanda soule groupie.

I love her vibe, her soft chatter, her warm heart, the beauty she surrounds herself, either handmade or naturally, and I admire her authenticity.  Simply by being herself she’s created a wonderful brand.  She is deeply committed and when she sets out to do something you experience the meaning tried and true.  I’ve been with her, her blog and family through two of her pregnancies, watched her move to their dream farm, publish two additional books, welcome fearfully, beekeeping to her daily tasks ( which i found sooooo fascinating) and always always find myself in a chuckle when she writes that she made popcorn for dinner…yet again.  I treasure the personality of her kids, the sweet posts written by her husband, and I am deeply envious of her talents in textiles.

A recent blog post shared an exciting project she is involved in that I felt I wanted to share.  It’s a stunning new magazine called Taproot.  In her post she writes, as only she can, about wanting to be part of something that is shifting to less. less stuff, less noise, a slower, and more mindful place.   As the editor of what looks like a deeply rooted concept, she lovingly shares images of the proofs of the first issue coming to print in March.   In my mind it looks like a magazine that I’d love to have.  It strikes me as thoughtful, arty and very resourceful.  AND a beautiful reminder of less.   Which I think is needed today.

 

http://www.soulemama.com/soulemama/2012/02/introducing-taproot.html

The Morran Book Project

Camilla Engman is an artist that I absolutely adore.  I find her work delightfully original and authentic.   Her blog is an example I share often of an artist who give us a peek at her every day life.   I visit her regularly feeling a kindred connection to her personal world and her art.

Recently she shared that her beloved dog Morran was dying.  All of us who follow Camilla know the deep deep love she had for her Morran.  In a way I’d expect of Camilla she devised a creative project to help her cope, asking folks to send renditions of her Morran for a book who’s proceeds would all go to charity.

The unfolding of illustrations sent was beyond touching.  It was remarkable.

The completed absolutely charming book is available for sale and to completely view here

and the story of how it all became is shared at this blog

 

flickr image by camilla engman