Pure Inspiration

I get lost on the internet frequently. I start out looking for something in particular and before I know it, I've gone off on some tangent. I love doing that. I've found so many wonderful things that truly inspire me and make me glad I'm an artist. Here's something I found recently. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

October

Since I removed the causes of my anxiety and stress and have been enjoying a month of peace and happiness, my creativity has been surfacing and rejuvenating. I posted a new painting on FB the other day and have come across some really beautiful artwork that inspires me. Take a look at Daniel Egneus. He's an illustrator.

danielegneus.com

Dear Blog...

I am sorry I have been so neglectful. I am adding some graphic design work since I haven't been doing much painting lately. I do miss painting. I'm following some great plein air painter's blogs and they are very enticing and inspiring. Oh art, how I love thee!

I love gadgets...

Yes, I love gadgets. I don't know how people find such interesting things to put on their websites, but I love 'em. I found the two most recent ones while researching Ansel Adams. I'm getting ready to create a poster for a photography contest. The contest is fictional. I'm creating this for a final assignment in a graphic design course. The concept is Yosemite offering photographers to bid for a spot on a photography expedition into the restricted areas of the park. These are places no one gets to go very often for the purpose of photographing some of the most beautiful acreage on Earth. Then the participants will get their photos published in a book that will be created after the exhibition. The whole idea came from listening to my son-in-law talk about how he was taking some photos while at Yellowstone one day and noticed a small group of men in an SUV going though a gate into a restricted area. He asked what was going on and who the men where and found that they were photographers who were being allowed to enter and photograph this area. He wanted to join them or find out how he could go on his own expedition but was told that would be impossible. He complains often about the restricted areas in our national parks that we are not allowed to ever enter. If you have any comments or concerns one way or another about this, I'd love to hear about it.