Well, well, well. I found a delightful little book! Summer is my season to get down and dirty with a stack of books so...I went out in search of a few titles. Some came my way by chance also from my mother (love her SO!) and some just magically fell into my hands once I spied them on the shelf, as a magnet is drawn to steel. {pick me! pick me! they seem to whisper}
So delightful is the one book I chose in fact, that I read it nearly cover to cover yesterday and it was full of intoxicating goodness; words as wine upon the lips. It is Photography and the Art of Seeing: A visual perception workshop for film and digital photography by Freeman Patterson. A must read for any creative person. As this book wakes you up not only to the creative potential in your photography but would do the same for any avenue in your life as an artist or otherwise. There is a zen about this book that I just drank up. This is but one of quite a few the author wrote so I plan to load up on them all. 'Cause it's a season to be intoxicated with wisdom, words, wine & spirit.
Speaking of intoxication; WOW to this photo (aptly named The Dreaming, coincidence I assure you...!). I'm happy to have stumbled across this gentleman's flickr stream. I always wonder what treasures lie in flickr, and this is such a gem. Colin Vincent you are a genius.
Photography is expression, so when done with soul and passion that will shine through. I believe that with everything that I am and over a plate of lime toast and coconut coffee this morning I perused another form of expression...that which I found in my friend Patty's blog-"inside the makeup case". This woman has impeccable makeup everyday, she rocks the wildest colours and coolest ideas you've ever seen on a face and makes it look perfect. She is "whiplashes" on Instagram so give her a follow. She's not just a pretty face; she's a photographer too. (p.s. Patty and I met in esthetic school and she had a different colour of perfect polish on her nails everyday.)
Oh how could I leave out a crazy fun evening at the spa we have coming up? I almost forgot...Firefly Creative Writing is coming July 12 to Dance That Pen! This is a sweet little workshop for women who want a juicy date with their creative side. Together, we’ll create a fun, inspiring space to fill pages with words — tiny stories and micro-memories, rants and letters and questions. Come expecting to laugh, share, surprise yourself, and support others on their own unique creative paths! If you are in the Toronto area and wish to sign up for this event, simple click the above link and follow the trail of breadcrumbs. We'll have a howling good time with Chris Kay Fraser she's a crazy gal! She'll help us get intoxicated with wicked words and wonderful stories...we all have them inside so let's get them out.
With so much intoxicating goodness from the buzzing bees outside my window to the carafe of wine decanting for tonight's supper, I'll leave you with a song that will surely lull you into a deep summer complacency.
SEE with your eyes, express yourself through your life be that with a camera in your hand, a pen or a makeup brush. Refuse to stop seeing and start expressing.
xoxo
*photo of my young daughter running taken by me yesterday afternoon during a game of Man on the Moon ;)
Yes, wow (to both photos). Wish I could be there for your creative writing event - sounds like such fun! Hope to catch up w/ you soon! xoxox
Posted by: Tara Bradford | June 15, 2011 at 01:10 PM
"'Cause it's a season to be intoxicated with wisdom, words, wine & spirit."
Sounds like you are diving into the water with joy. Love. love!!
Posted by: debi | June 15, 2011 at 01:30 PM
your posts always cheer me up when I need cheering and just make me feel good any ole' time. As for "seeing Morocco with you"...I'm in...once I win the lottery or some money falls from the sky...it's on the bucket list!
Posted by: Leslie | June 15, 2011 at 02:13 PM
I want to take that class!! And I miss you like crazy.
Posted by: Swirly | June 16, 2011 at 10:57 AM
That photo is amazing! Must check out this book. I was just sharing with someone that my camera must go with me everywhere. Hooray for creativity!
Posted by: Marilyn | June 16, 2011 at 07:28 PM
I'm off to the library to request that book. Thanks. I love a good book review.
Posted by: Relyn | June 17, 2011 at 09:37 AM