500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #312 – Vignettes – Snow Fruit

Vignettes - Snow Fruit Imaginings from what is perceived: From the road these glowed like ripe cherries; up close these wild apples are vibrant with color. Ever wonder how Ice Cider is made? Just not with these. These wild crabapples are usually bitter-tart and leave your tongue feeling dry. I didn’t taste them on the … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #312 – Vignettes – Snow Fruit

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #311 – Vignettes – More Than Frost

Vignettes - More Than Frost Imaginings from what is perceived: The winter filed is filled with unexpected colors. Image these occurred without sunlight and right after a new snow. I love this macro and would possibly have missed the shot if I hadn’t zoomed in on the snow. We can see the last remnants of … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #311 – Vignettes – More Than Frost

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #310 – Vignettes – Indigo Winter Berries

Vignettes - Indigo Winter Series Imaginings from what is perceived: It could be easy to mistake these for wild blueberries, but they are not. I'm not sure what they are, but the squirrels and crows also stay far from them, so they must be untasty in the least. Somehow the witches chant from Macbeth comes … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #310 – Vignettes – Indigo Winter Berries

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #309 – Vignettes – Winter Fruit

Vignettes - Winter Fruit Imaginings from what is perceived: On a drive by a local field, I noticed bright splashes of colors...it was right after the first snow of winter; there was the little sun to shine on them, but they did shine... I went to investigate with my camera and caught these glimpses. These … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #309 – Vignettes – Winter Fruit

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #308 – Vignettes – First Snow 1

Vignettes - First Snow 1 Imaginings from what is perceived: Snow on Sumac flowers On a drive by a local field, I noticed bright splashes of colors...it was right after the first snow of winter; there was the little sun to shine on them, but they did shine... I went to investigate with my camera … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #308 – Vignettes – First Snow 1

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #306 – Ready To Sizzle

Ready To Sizzle Imaginings from what is perceived: There are to be soaked in salt water, and slowly roasted over a charcoal grill, cooled down in the sun, and then bottled in pure olive oil, to be used as a chili oil. Their flavor is as sharp as their colors. I remember seeing these hanging … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #306 – Ready To Sizzle

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #304 – ‘shrooms

‘shrooms Imaginings from what is perceived: On a recent visit to our local produce vendor, I found a huge bin full of delicious fungi. The lighting was awesome for a b&w photo. These will make a very nice omelet with aged cheddar and fresh chilies. I obviously played a little with sharpness and exposure and … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #304 – ‘shrooms

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #303 – Sunbathing Spider

Sunbathing Spider Imaginings from what is perceived: The kids have returned to school, the tomatoes are almost all ripened and collected, and these creepy buggers are all over the place. A sure sign that fall is coming soon and we will be finding some of them indoors. In the meantime, let her soak up all … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #303 – Sunbathing Spider

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity – Part 14 – Photographic Memories

Part 14 - Photographic Memories Taking pictures has become a wonderful source of inspiration. It fuels my creativity and allows me to capture images and thoughts in a way I can't from drawing. The pictures often get translated into many of my paintings in very subtle ways.They gift me with different & multiple perspectives of … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity – Part 14 – Photographic Memories

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #302 – Sir Galahad Rides Again

Sir Galahad Rides Again The History & The Influence: Confessions of a Plagiarist, sort of… The valiant knight rides by in a flurry of flags and colors. His vestments overflow onto those of his matching stead and the whole vision becomes a possible emblem for some future coat of arms. Perhaps this is the partial … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #302 – Sir Galahad Rides Again