Campering life is to be out in nature recharging your soul appreciating the simple pleasures that life gives you. Make sure the paths you take in life have dirt, grass, rocks and mud. The quote below speaks to me. Now I see the secret of making the best person, it is to grow in the open air and to eat and sleep with the earth. By Walt Whitman.
(Huh? Wait… Hearts, green blue, yellow and pink? WHAT THE FAMILY? … hmmm little sneak peek at my next project- HUH? Can’t figure out what I’m doing, hold tight and more will be revealed later this year, Think October… think Art this Way- @solarartsbuilding #solarartsbuilding. Sorry, folks you will just have to wait to see the finished project making its debut this fall at Solar Arts Building.)
Well, it’s that time!!! Art this way starts my holiday kick-off holiday art shows for the next 4 weekends. I will have new works for sale and demoing new works at this time for the public to view. What to know what new works I’m currently exploring? Sorry, no photos this time around you want to know come to one of the shows listed below:
Art this Way- Solar arts building Nov- 14-16th
Schmidt artists holiday market- in Gallery Nov- 22-23rd
There is a distinction between being pretty and being beautiful. While someone who is pretty has an attractive appearance, someone who is truly beautiful radiates from within. – Rishikajain
Spiritually, the color yellow represents joy, illumination, and wisdom. It is often associated with divine presence and enlightenment. Additionally, yellow is considered an energizing color that can inspire creativity and new ideas. This is exemplified by the vibrant yellow Gerbera daisy depicted in the photo—truly a striking work of art.
The time is closing quickly at my time here on Duck Lake. I enjoy every precious moment that I’ve been gifted with this beautiful view that offers peace and quiet bringing inner calm to anyone who needs it. Life perspectives are ever changing, and I now notice more of the little pleasures’ life has to offer and give thanks. The next chapter of life will be even more beautiful, filled with love and light as I’ve been given a sneak preview of what is to come. My wish is for the next family to appreciate what they have here and have just as many happy memories as my family and I did.
It is the sky that makes the earth so lovely at sunrise, and so splendid at sunset. In one it breathes over the earth the crystal-like ether, in the other the liquid gold. By Thomas Cole. I found this quote fitting as I named this work sunset flows, location Cole Beach, Massachusetts. Love synchronicities like this one, it was meant for me to photograph and share with you, the viewer.
My award-winning Photozaics are inspired by where Van Gogh’s textures meet Ansel Adams’ simplicity near the intersection of Bob Ross’ healing vibes.
Address: 461 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey, MI 49770
Exhibition Dates: September 16- November 1, 2025
Selected works:
Red Wood
To sit in solitude, to think in solitude with only the music of the stream and the forest to break the flow of silence, there lies the value of wilderness. -by John Muir I love how this Red barked tree stands tall with others but has its own identity- not trying to fit in with the “crowd”, if I had to pick an image that fits me this would be it!
Alone in the Fog
I found this scene peaceful and enjoyed watching the fog roll across the lake while listening to the loons call to each other. The trees slowly fading into the abyss and all they can do is just sit and patiently wait for it to pass. This quote from Mehmet Murat Ildan nailed it- “In nature, everything has a job. The job of the fog is to beautify further the existing beauties!
That’s right my peeps; I’ve been cranking out the art so much I forgot what the sun looked like! Oh well these were worth it. I’m pleased to announce three new Commando photozaics to the family; After the Storm, Coming up Peachy and Stick figures. You and see these in Person starting August 7th & 9th for our Western show located on the 2nd floor of Solar Arts Building NE Minneapolis, MN.
After the Storm
They whispered to her you cannot withstand the storm; she whispered back I AM THE STORM. Sometimes we need to rage like a storm, it’s the “knowing” when you it’s time to rage versus walking away with your inner sense of calm.
Coming up Peachy
Don’t miss an opportunity to watch the sunrise, it’s a great way to begin a brand-new day filled with limitless possibilities. This trip was over the 4th of July and my friend and I got up early to photograph a sunrise instead of the gorgeous sunsets that we see from her island. We ventured out predawn and found a great spot to dock the boat; sat and watched this sunrise come up over the horizon.
Stick Figuires
Changing seasons are opportunities to harvest (autumn), shed what no longer serves you and go within (winter), plant seeds (spring) and growth (summer)! Like the trees I named Stick Figures now is the time to go within and see what needs to be released so you have room to plant new seeds of prosperity come springtime. What are you willing to let go, to grow? Inner peace can be achieved by following Mother Nature’s changing of the season cycle, by Natalie McGuire.
When I read this quote below by Sarah Kay, I see this image in my mind’s eye. “Because there’s nothing more beautiful than the way the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shoreline, no matter how many times it’s sent away.” Allow calm views, like Ocean Migration, to wash away stress and negativity that impede your inner peace. It is easy to imagine the rocks rolling towards the water, welcoming the waves of constant kisses that are constantly coming at them.
Are you getting dizzy yet? Can you feel the energy building as AAW approaches?
There is so much to see, do, and even make art this weekend, and for my out-of-state Peeps, it’s time to plan your visit to check us out!
Feel the art energy vibrating all weekend long- recharge your soul- be at peace- come to be loved- celebrate we are all one
Fun fact: The Northeast Minneapolis Arts District has won the “10 Best Reader’s Choice Travel Award” for #1 Arts District in the USA Today three times: 2015, 2022, and 2023. That’s just #1 other years we’ve ranched in the top 10.
If art is not enough to pull you in, Indeed Brewery (1st floor) has BEER, AND BANDS playing all weekend long.. still not enough?? Well then you are a princess and feel nothing will ever be enough for you! All others come and hang out with me and hear about my processes of creating my Commando photozaics- will also demonstrate my art too. I will be debuting a few new works as well.
Aqua wavesHarriet Island EalgeFront Row SeatStick figureCorralled Dinghies Beach life
