This is the second image for my new series about fears and secrets. After talking to people who were willing to share, one recurrent theme was the idea of wearing masks…masks that hide our fears, our emotions, and even our … Read More
Creating this image was almost an out of body experience. I didn’t intend on creating this at all. In fact, my original idea was nothing like this. During the creating process, I just let myself go with what was happening … Read More
34 years ago……February 15, 1986, the day that changed my life forever. It is difficult to grasp that 34 years have passed since finding my mom’s body in the garage. February 15 is always a difficult day for me. It … Read More
If I am honest, it has been a hard winter trying to stay motivated and positive when all I really want to do is stay in bed, under the covers. I have been struggling with how to capture the idea … Read More
On a VERY cold day last week, an hour before a huge snow storm, I headed to the lake to take some photos. What inspired this adventure I do not know. But, when I get a certain feeling to go … Read More
Keys are important objects in any story. They come in all shapes and sizes. They can lock or unlock things. We have keys for our houses, cars, and valuables. They can be symbolic of so many things….mystery, curiosity, freedom, privilege. … Read More
Damnit…… those dreaded January blues have arrived. Short days, cloudy skies and long nights inevitably take their toll. Every January, I inevitably feel the January blues. Yesterday, during a long and very cold walk with my dog, it began to … Read More
If I am honest, I have a tendency to be a pessimist. Naturally, I tend to lean towards the glass is half empty. Worry and anxiety have been my companions for a very long time. I have to make a … Read More
I have been spending time each day participating in a creativity reset. Devoting time each day to analyzing my work, and planning new work. It is always a great exercise to look at your work with a critical eye and … Read More
Sometimes despite our best efforts, we can feel engulfed by darkness. Negative self talk, self criticism, pessimism…….can lead to decreased motivation as well as feelings of helplessness. Thoughts like I’m not enough, I’ll never get anywhere, I’m not as smart … Read More