Polaroids

Well, it seems I've fallen in love with something that won't last forever. I simply LOVE playing with my Polaroid camera. I'm far from a master, but its still fun. I think its the limitations. The instant gratification. And the imperfection. The Polaroid I'm using right now doesn't allow me to focus, so I bought an old SX-70 on Ebay that I can focus. I just need to rig it to use the 600 film that's still around.

If you love the look of a Polaroid print, check out Heather Champ, Jen Gotch, or any of the other photographers involved with the book, For the Love of Light. I've ordered the book and can't wait to get it.

If you want to see more of my Polaroid Play, check out my Flickr.

Thankful for Work

I was recently asked by a neighbor to illustrate some flashcards she's making of birds native to our area. She's planning on using these to teach young children. I had so much fun doing this! The drawings were done by hand, then manipulated in Photoshop. I'm hoping she'll ask me to do more.

Etsy Front Page!!!

Thank you so much KupKup for featuring my Magnolia Photo in this beautiful collection. Congrats on the Etsy Front Page too!!

Away

Yes, it has been a long time since I have posted anything here. I have been deeply, deeply sad during the past month. My sister left this earth unexpectedly and this has left me and my family in a state of shock. When the wind gets back into my sails, I will be posting here again. Check my Flickr link to see a recent visitor to my backyard. He was definitely in a posing mood.

New Cards

Magnolia Blossom Card

Seed Pod Card

I've been having fun with PhotoShop this morning. There are now two new cards in my Etsy shop and a print. I can still smell that magnolia blossom. I love spring....

Botanic Gardens

Some things I saw at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens this weekend. See more at my Flickr. Happy Monday.

Front Page! YAY!

Yay! My Rusty Trunk photo made the front page on Etsy in cricketapollo's beautiful treasury! Thanks so much, cricketapollo. What a wonderful way to END a weekend!

My Card on Mixed Plate

YAY!! My Lets Ride Bikes card has been featured on Mixed Plate!! How exciting is THAT! Its a super-cool blog. And look at all the neat-o items surrounding my card. Wow! What a great way to begin the weekend. Thanks so much, Liana. Aloha!

Have You Seen This??

Tyler Stout! As much as I absolutely LOVE Flight of the Conchords, I am blown away by the illustrations. I admit to downloading this album from iTunes, but DANG. What a mistake! I'm heading out to buy this little treasure, so I can hold it all in my hands. Here's the little poster that comes inside this gem.

(Illustrations by Tyler Stout, Art direction by Jeff Kleinsmith and Dusty Summers, Design by Jeff Kleinsmith.)

Tyler Stout's website is dense with a mini blog, portfolio, and a STORE! You can buy posters, illustrations and even TOYS. I've got my eye on this beautiful poster, which is available for sale "later this week":

ME WANT.

Good Words

"We need a renaissance of wonder. We need to renew, in our hearts and in our souls, the deathless dream, the eternal poetry, the perennial sense that life is miracle and magic."
E. Merrill Root