Category Archives: Art

~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Life Imitates Art ~

 “Life imitates art far more than art imitates Life.” When I change the word imitate to its first synonym, emulate which means to match or surpass, I find Oscar Wilde is spot on; Life matches or surpasses art more than … Continue reading

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~ Weekly Photo Challenge: Life Imitates Art ~

If I lived anywhere near Prouts Neck, Maine I would go to Cannon Rock and wait, camera in hand, for this wave to show up! But, I live three thousand miles (4800 km) away — on the other side of … Continue reading

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~ Oh, My! ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Alpha Beta 1 ~

Thank you Michelle W. for suggesting we “let the alphabet be our inspiration.” As an artist and writer, letters and symbols remain a lifelong muse. They fascinate and inspire me to understand their meaning and create with them. What fun! … Continue reading

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~ Welcome Yule ~

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~ Friday Flyers ~ les feuilles d’automne ~

A serious el niño is causing record rainfall, serious flooding, and landslides in the Pacific Northwest. Yesterday a series of thunderclaps shook my home — ten minutes later a tornado struck a suburban neighborhood about 15 miles northeast (as the … Continue reading

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~ Orcas Island Pottery ~ Cee’s B&W Photo Challenge: Signs ~

When taking the winding, one lane, dirt drive leading from Enchanted Forest Road to the pottery gallery, this sign lets you know you’re on the right track!  

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Sun Face ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Symbol

Sunlight nurtures my heart and soul, so the symbol of the sun’s face is one I have collected over the years.  Here are some of my favorites. Symbol”

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~ Tuesday’s with Cee’s Oddball Photo Challenge ~

Beatle? Man? Spacejunk? Junk Art!!!      

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Split ~ Monochrome Monday + WPC ~ Broken

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Crater Lake Snags ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Broken

Around the perimeter of Crater Lake are many broken and bleached timbers. Their stark bareness against the blue backdrop of the dazzling lake drew me to photograph them. Here are three favorites. Crater Lake National Park, Oregon ~ USA Broken“>

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