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Photo Artfolio

Published October 21, 2024

Online Exhibition- “Travel Dreams”

https://www.photo-artfolio.com/galleries/travel-dreams-exhibit

About exhibition:

This collection of images captures the spirit of exploration, inviting photographers to share the emotions, stories, and moments that have shaped their journeys. Whether venturing to far-off destinations or discovering the hidden gems within their own communities, each photograph reflects the unique perspectives that arise from immersing ourselves in new environments and cultures. As we wind down the year, we celebrate the adventures that define us and invite you to relive the essence of travel through this inspiring visual experience.

I was blessed to have two images selected for this online exhibition, Beach Life and Watercolor Tree.

Beach Life- digital infrared photography

Life is like an Ocean or in this case a Great Lake; sometimes it can be calm, rough waves, gorgeous blue waters, or jet black with white caps but at the end of the day it is always beautiful. Simple views like this help me recharge my soul, releasing the creativity like endorphins after a workout so I can share my visual art to the world.

Watercolor Tree- I phone fine art photography

Steamy Monday morning here in Cabin Country Minnesota. At first glance, this looks dreary, but find the peace this dew-covered window gives. Mother Nature grabs my attention again and gives me something to see that I haven’t paid attention to in the past. I give thanks for simple blessings like this image, I find beauty in the storm; I find my inner peace.

MVA Gallery

Published September 24, 2024

The Pleasure of Small Art

Exhibition date October 23^rd through November 21^st2024

Location: MVA gallery

35 E Elizabeth Ave, Suite 313

Bethlehem, PA 18018

Website: https://www.mvaartgallery.com/

Hill is alive with color

Accepted work: Hill is alive with color

Autumn is Summer’s last party celebrating a colorful season, so step outside and participate in Mother Nature’s gorgeous grand finale! For me, it’s like the trees are excited to shed the old in a colorful magical way; getting ready for their much-needed hibernation to rejuvenate and start fresh coming spring.

Commando photoziac artwork series statement:

My award-winning Photozaics are inspired by where Van Gogh’s textures meet Ansel Adam’s simplicity near the intersection of Bob Ross’ healing vibes. This technique is a labor-intensive multi-step process and starts with my journey into nature; recording the landscapes that spark my eye whether it be rolling hills or a babbling brook. After modifying the composition, I take the print and head to the stained-glass shop to find matching colors. I cut the glass by hand by taking smaller shards and placing them in a rock tumbler to remove sharp edges while larger pieces are sanded by hand and assembled in the frame. Grouting finishes the artwork allowing the detail of each cut glass shape to add texture to my art. This series I call commando, it’s liberating to see the photo in sync with the frame no boundaries separating these two mediums from dancing: just beautiful fluid flow.

The Cabin Show at Dow Gallery

Published July 30, 2024

The Cabin Show at Dow Gallery

Exhibition dates: august 17^th through October 5^th, 2024

Location: 2242 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55114

Website: https://www.dowartgallery.com/

The great news just keeps pouring in! I have two more works accepted into the Cabin Art show just minutes from my home!

Accepted works:

End of Day

Sunsets are proof that no matter what happens, every day can end beautifully by Kristen Butler- Go out and be one with Mother Nature; allow her to show you we are all one with the universe. So, fill your heart with beautiful images that keep your Soul’s light shining bright! End of Day reminds me of a symphony, where all participants flow in harmony and my camera is the composer- one of the best gifts given to me from nature.

Beach Life

Life is like an Ocean or in this case a Great Lake; sometimes it can be calm, rough waves, gorgeous blue waters, or jet black with white caps but at the end of the day it is always beautiful. Simple views like this help me recharge my soul, releasing creativity like endorphins after a workout so I can share my visual art to the world.

Haven: Place of Comfort & Contemplation

Published July 25, 2024

Exhibition Dates: August 15- September 22, 2024

282 S. High Street

Sebastopol, CA 95472

https://www.sebarts.org

Hint of Gold

Robert Frost wrote this perfectly: Nothing Gold Can Stay. Nature’s first green is gold, her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf’s a flower; But only so an hour. Then the leaf subsides to leaf So Eden Sank to grief, so dawn goes down today. Nothing gold can Stay. This view recharges my soul, I love sitting on my parent’s shoreline watching the sunsets and June didn’t disappoint. There’s no better way to reflect on a beautiful day than watching the sunset, knowing tomorrow will be just as amazing. I enjoy my time spent with Mom especially after Dad passed away a few years back. It’s funny how life’s perspectives change after you lose a parent. I know that someday my time witnessing these beautiful sunsets on my parent’s shoreline will end but they will forever be locked inside my heart.

Your Work Here 2023, The annual PRC members’ exhibition

Published November 22, 2023

December 5, 2023 – January 18, 2024
Opening reception: December 6, 6-8 pm

Website: https://www.prcboston.org/

link to view all artwork with pricing

https://www.prcboston.org/product-category/your-work-here-2023/

This year’s photograph Hint of Gold is framed in my Commando Photozaic.

Hint of Gold:

Robert Frost wrote this perfectly: Nothing Gold Can Stay. Nature’s first green is gold, her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf’s a flower; But only so an hour. Then the leaf subsides to leaf So Eden Sank to grief, so dawn goes down today. Nothing gold can Stay. This view recharges my soul, I love sitting on my parent’s shoreline watching the sunsets and June didn’t disappoint. There’s no better way to reflect on a beautiful day than watching the sunset, knowing tomorrow is going to be just as amazing. I enjoy my time spent with Mom especially after Dad passed away a few years back. It’s funny how life’s perspectives change after you lose a parent. I know that someday my time witnessing these beautiful sunsets on my parent’s shoreline will end but they will forever be locked inside my heart.

I’m including just the image and framed version.

Duck lake sunsets

Published July 11, 2023

This view recharges my soul, I love sitting on my parent’s shoreline watching the sunsets and June didn’t disappoint. There’s no better way to reflect on a beautiful day than watching the sunset, knowing tomorrow is going to be just as amazing.

I enjoy my time spent with Mom especially after Dad passed away a few years back. It’s funny how life’s perspectives change after you lose a parent. I know that someday my time witnessing these beautiful sunsets on my parent’s shoreline will end but they will forever be locked inside my heart.

Robert Frost wrote this perfectly: Nothing Gold Can Stay.

Nature’s first green is gold, her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf’s a flower; But only so an hour. Then the leaf subsides to leaf So Eden Sank to grief, so dawn goes down today. Nothing gold can Stay.

Below are images I was blessed to capture and deciding which ones to make into my photozaics. Your comments are welcome if you have a favorite.

Tribute to Small works 2023

Published March 20, 2023

Dates: April 1^st– 27^th 2023

MVA Gallery

Location: 35 E. Elizabeth Ave. Suite 35, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Accepted photozaics (formal)

https://www.mvaartgallery.com/

White Daisies photoziac 14x16x1

Daisies are a true sign of spring: A lovely reminder of how beautiful change can truly be.

Sleeping Bear Beach photozaic 16x14x1

The Ashininaabek people used the Mother Bear as a landmark and tell the story about how she came to be there. Long ago, along the Wisconsin shoreline, a mother bear and her two cubs were driven into Lake Michigan by a raging forest fire. The bears swam for many hours, but soon the cubs tired. Mother bear reached the shore first and climbed to the top of a high bluff to watch and wait for her cubs. The cubs drowned within sight of the shore. The Great Spirit created two islands to mark the spot where the cubs disappeared and then created a solitary dune to represent the eternal vigil of a mother bear. These images reminded me of the gulf coast just minus the salty ocean air.

I watched as morning fog kissed the landscape, slowly burning off showing Lake Michigan’s beautiful teal-blue waters. While I was exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes, I had the story above playing around in my head; carefully documenting the landscape with both color and infrared cameras.

The favorite photograph you took in 2022

Published January 20, 2023

Favorite photo of 2022

Reflections of Fall, taken in Bolton, MA

Early in 2022, I was out with friends having dinner and I put my mirrored glasses down on the table and loved the reflected image. That sparked the idea that I would do this on my travels and create a new collection of “Reflected” works. The below image is filled with bright colors, shallow depth of field, and of course, no photographer reflected in the image. This you must stand in just the right place to avoid “capture”, LOL. I do most of my work in camera, so this has little editing down in Lightroom.

Stay Tuned for more work to come…

The link below of all photographer’s submissions

https://lenscratch.com/2023/01/the-favorite-photograph-you-took-in-2022-exhibition/

Reflections of Fall- Taken Bolton, MA fall 2022

WINTER SOLSTICE SHOW: Griffin Museum of Photography’s ALL Members Show

Published December 5, 2022

The Griffin Museum of Photography 10th Annual Winter Solstice Exhibition. Held in the main gallery from early December through early January.

Exhibit dates: December 8, 2022 – January 8, 2023

Reception: Thursday, December 10, 2022, from 4 – 6:00 pm

Website for more information about Show

https://griffinmuseum.org/show/ws_2022/

Image selected: Sleeping Bear beach -Photozaic

Sized 16x14x1 one-of-a-kind art

Image Title: Sleeping Bear Beach

These images reminded me of the gulf coast just minus the salty ocean air.

Photozaic statement:

How can I construct an image that moves beyond the surface? Photozaics, of course!

My award-winning Photozaics are inspired where Van Gogh’s textures meet Ansel Adam’s simplicity near the intersection of Bob Ross’ healing vibes. This technique is a labor-intensive multi-step process and starts out with my journey into nature; recording the landscapes that spark my eye may it be rolling hills or a babbling brook. After modifying the composition, I take the print and head to the stained-glass shop to find matching colors. I cut the glass by hand taking smaller shards, and placing them in a rock tumbler to remove sharp edges while larger pieces are sanded by hand and assembled the frame. Grouting finishes the artwork allowing the detail of each cut glass shape to add texture to my art.

Art heals the mind, body, and soul. Research has shown a correlation between participating in cultural activities, like Crafting, visiting art galleries, and attending concerts have increased rates of good health. By creating Photozaics, it is my hope to connect with you through a multi-sensory mixed media presentation that tickles sight and encourages your touch.

New Works of Art

Published October 3, 2022

I’ve been busy in the studio creating more photozaics, some are as new as my recent trip to Michigan earlier this summer. I love traveling to new places and note to all you New Englanders, I’m heading your way on October 8th and will spend the month of October in your area. I can’t wait to see what New England offers an Artist… Stay tuned.

Also Gallery owners in New England area, I will have samples of my photozaics to view in person please reach out to me at nmcguirestudio@gmail.com to set up a time for personal viewing.