This blog thang

Focus, focus....the challenge for the day....I find I'm attracted by such a variety of activities, people, "stuff" that I have to structure several activities to keep me moving forward, in positive action.

I've been practicing "practicing" my creativity.... at least one hour /day.

The Altered Inks pieces that I create allow me that outlet....

Citra Solv has a new Fall contest out, so I'm working on my entries there....heres a sneak peek image.....

Thoughts Become Things

I am in a questioning, studying mode.
Time to move, into action mode.
Purchased website domain today: www.carolandrewsfineart.com
Am applying for new tax number today.
New world, new heart, new art.

purple orchid

My friend and photographic artist, Lizbeth Guerrina has been on a "Quest for Beauty" for many years, and I'm beginning to understand the power and committment of her mission.
I am finding my own Persuit of Beauty is bringing a positive insight and outlook to my personal life....I want to share these images and ideas with you, through my visual journaling using photography, and other art mediums.
The image above, was created at my kitchen table, some little funky blue and purple orchids from the grocery store.... I spent a little quiet time observing, enjoying.
Then, the camera comes out. Again, feeling first, seeing next, composing, finessing, recomposing.
Push the button. Once. Check technicals on camera. If neccessary, another exposure.
One of my biggest campaigns in photography is to create an understanding that great photographic imagery is actually MADE and recorded through the CAMERA, not "taken" and not found and fixed in Photoshop.....it is created with an intention, and a purpose. There is an energy infused into the creation....I hope you will take a moment to enjoy the mood of this image, and as always, these images are available for purchase, and may be custom quoted.
A website is in the works, with e commerce to be offered.

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"Do Over" Inaugural Post, "taketwo"

Can you do that? My blog, my universe, here we go....created this blog yesterday, wrote something quite elegant and eloquent....hahah, cant find the damn post to save my neck. Well, either waste hours being stupid on computer (shut up, Mitch) or just "do over"
The purpose of this blog is to introduce you to a new area of my life. The amazing world of Fine Art Photography, and my personal Persuit of Beauty....So, I've begun by posting a simple black and white image of a lucious magnolia blossom on Miss Helens tree, located in my yard, where my home studio was located.
After Hurricane Ike, and the fire, things really changed, literally overnight. Loss, gain, gain, loss, love, loss....change, change, change....Do Over....I am creating and offering photographic fine art prints for purchase, as well as pursuing my creativity in alterpapers, collage, pastels, and mixed mediums. I feel part of my lifes genuine purpose, is to be loving and kind, and to create images of beauty and healing.
Pricing and size options may be custom quoted for you. This lovely Magnolia image represents a pristine and elegant Southern Woman, who embraced the Universe and her magic.....
Any one who new and loved the Wise Queen of the Universe knows what this means....
I hope you will enjoy this moment of beauty....lets see, whats next????