Nature
Aspen & Many Sides of Nature
It’s Labor Day, why do any work? My husband went to Aspen, CO recently and was able to get some hiking time in between conferences. Here are some pictures he took. Nature’s beauty abounds but so does the mural map juxtaposed against the mountainous backdrop. While these photos make me want to be there and are certainly inspirational for sketching, I am worried and my mind is focused on Hurricane Gustav. I’m having eerie flashbacks from three years ago — just a few days past Hurricane Katrina. Fortunately, my mother and brother and his wife have evacuated early this time. I’m praying and hoping the city will be OK. It’s…
Sand Art Reflection
Although we missed the annual The New England Sand Art Contest, which ended on July 20, we just returned from a beach trip visiting my in-laws in Rhode Island. These photos and story in the Boston Globe provide some beach fun reflection, even though our sand “castles” were lame in comparison. Click the link to the article above and see who won the contest along with the $15,000 prize. I better start perfecting my sand art. 🙂
Beach & Water
Since we’re at the beach, I thought these lovely pictures would be fitting to post. From the Seascapes: Tryon and Sugimoto exhibit at the Sackler Gallery through January 25. From the Richard Misrach: On the Beach exhibit at the National Gallery of Art through September 1st. Here’s a link to my previous post. This is a great article by Michael O’Sullivan in the Washington Post that follows up on the Richard Misrach exhibit and explains how the artist took his photos. By deleting the horizon line, the sense of perspective is lost and gives that vast, wide-open feel. This gives insight into the creative process and practical application of achieving…
