“Do you want this beautiful stamp?” “When your friend sees it, she’ll love it.” “It is for my sister,” I say. “She won’t see it. She is blind.”
Lights, Camera, Natural Beauty: Appreciating Los Angeles’ Finer Things
When you think of Los Angeles, you probably picture something along the lines of a film set, with rich locals experiencing the glitz and glamour of a celebrity lifestyle. Well, although this might ring true for certain parts of L.A., there’s also another side to the second largest city in the United States. Here are some suggestions of where to find the natural beauty Los Angeles has to offer.
Environmentalists Need to Remember the Weeds
Last July, I saw a pair of monarchs in a field. The first I had seen all season. Summer nearly halfway over and not a single monarch! This is one of the consequences of colonialism and economies built on profit and endless growth. The loss of biodiversity.
The Many Applications of Home Automation
Advances in home automation technology are not purely about convenience. While some people use them for kitchen appliances, or to adjust their heating and cooling systems, there are some people for whom home automation technology is a life-saver…literally.
M — The Artist MeHi
Toronto art photographer/artist uses Aesthetic Journalism [the crossover point between journalism and art] as the artistic medium for his creative fine-art photography. “Finding pictures to take is more fun than making them! — MeHi”
A Deeper Meaning of Permanance in Art
When a similarity between my work and computer animation or claymation is mentioned, I take it as a compliment because the 3D into 2D illusion of light and shadow is what sophisticated computer programs excel at, and claymation uses real forms under actual light.
Dispatches From Mayne Island: Meditations on the Writings and Paintings of Emily Carr – Part One, Possession
In the early hours, gazing at the stars and nights later listening to the song of trees in the “quiet quiet” I was reminded of the simple truth that I can possess nothing but the illusion of possessing.
Pencil
Ryan was born in Western Massachusetts where he still resides today with his wife and two daughters. A gifted artist from early childhood, Ryan attended The Ringling College of Art and Design and Paier College of Art. Early in his career Ryan was privileged to attend John Seery-Lester’s “Wilderness Art Workshop” in Denali National Park.
Nature is Not About What You See – It’s About Being There
You don’t have to be a professional photographer to enjoy nature. It can be as easy as exploring your backyard with a macro approach looking for the small little things such as bees, caterpillars, birds, etc.
Family History
When living in a retirement home, sometimes it takes a little bit of ingenuity, creativity, and wit to keep the family coming back for more. Your family history doesn’t have to be boring, but it does have to be consistent.
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