Exhibitions,  Family,  Photography

FotoWeek DC

Events for the second annual FotoWeek DC Competition are taking place this week through November 14th. It should be interesting. I hope I get to view a few exhibits. The photography by amateurs and professionals, from 3500 entries, Some of those amateurs may well be on a professional track afterwards. Here’s the FotoWeek link for details, but I find it a bit confusing so here’s a more user-friendly guide from Michael O’Sullivan in the Washington Post. Here are just a few samples.

Photo by Shannon Finney, Finalist FotoWeek 2009

Photo by Steffen Binke, Finalist FotoWeek 2009

Photo by Alexander Gronsky, FotoWeek InsideOutside Russia Exhibit

There’s also a Youth Contest. I told my younger son about it. I’m not sure he entered.

Photo by Gabe Westergren, First Place, FotoWeek Youth

On another note, today is a celebration for my mother’s birthday but also happens to be the anniversary of a good friend’s passing. Life is full of paradox.

I'm an artist, wife and mother of two boys. I started my illustration business, The Occasional Palette over 35 years ago, when my oldest son was an infant. Once my children were in school, I began painting decorative, faux finishes and murals through my second business, Casart, now over 30 years old. My third business, Casart Coverings, is a springboard from my second. Click on the link on the sidebar to see innovative, custom, designer wallcovering, removable and reusable wallpaper and coordinating decor.