Category Archives: Art

~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #25: Reflections I ~

Posted on December 28, 2018 by

*”Augustin-Jean Fresnel (1788-1827), was a French Civil engineer and physicist whose research in optics led to the almost unanimous acceptance of the wave theory of light…he is perhaps better known for inventing the reflective/refractive Fresnel lens…  …and for pioneering the … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #20 – Open Sesame: Doors and Doorways ~

Posted on November 23, 2018 by

“Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors for you where there were only walls.” Joseph Campbell It comes as no surprise that I have very few photos of doors in my archives!  However, I do have a few … Continue reading →

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~ New Dune Runes ~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on October 3, 2018 by

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~ Take Two ~ Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Glass ~

Posted on September 3, 2018 by

Yesterday’s post featured these same glass pieces, with their color as the focus. Today I offer them in Black and White. What fun! Alluring Orient & Flume Paperweight Treble Clef Glass Egg Reflection Perthshire Paperweight Large Vase  

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~ Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Tricky Turquoise ~

Posted on September 2, 2018 by

This week Cee begins a color odyssey with Teal, Aqua, Seafoam or Turquoise. After putting together a post using photos I had previously presented on WP, I scrapped it. Instead I’m presenting glass works I own that are in the … Continue reading →

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~ Lense Artists Photo Challenge #8: COLORFUL ~

Posted on August 27, 2018 by

Tina Schell challenges us to lighten up and introduce some fun and frivolity to our posts this week. Levity – lightheartedness is often elusive – but always welcome! The Lavender Lady – a coastal eccentric with vivid, wonderfully fun taste! … Continue reading →

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~ Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Sculptures, statues, carvings ~

Posted on August 24, 2018 by

In this challenge I’m presenting two of my own wood carvings. The Blue Teal Duck was my first major work. I loved the effect of the burned-in texture on the natural wood and decided not to paint it to make … Continue reading →

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