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Holiday Art Show at Solar Arts!

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The holiday season is now upon us and what better way to celebrate the seasons is with a gift made from an artist.  I will again be at Solar Arts BLDG in Fox Den under Art to Change the world selling my fabulous photoziacs amongst other talented artists.  This year I will offer up both my formal and commando series photoziacs. 

I do commission work so if you have an interest in that please come by with the image and we can discuss framing options for you.

Below are a few examples of what I will have with me and I hope to have room to demonstrate how I create my art.

NOTE: I will be in attendance for the December dates

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Reflections on Wachusets II
End of Day
Forest of Birch 17.5x13.5x12023-2
Forest of Birch
Milkyway 17.5x13.5x12023-1
Milkyway
Aqua Waves of Race Point awrp16x14x12023-1

Personal Territory: Annual Members virtual exhibition

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Date: September 14th, 2023

Link to reception: https://lacphoto.org/events/personal-territory-opening-reception/

Image selected Pallet MTN:

Pallet Mountain
Pallet Mountain

My soul was itching to get out and wonder; but instead of looking at the natural landscape, a nudge from the universe to photograph industrial landscapes.  I wanted to bring attention to human consumption and waste of our natural resources.  What is man trying to do here?  Create a mountain of trash for the gods?  Or is it paying respect to Mother Nature trying to recycle what was taken from her?  What do you see? 

Duck lake sunsets

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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.

SOLD- Forest of Birch again- but larger sized work.

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WOW- just WOW this must be the year of the Birch-This one sold this past weekend at Art-A-Whirl, which is now in the books, made a ton of great connections, and excited to collaborate with new clients on commissions.  Don’t fret my peeps, I will be making this one in my Commando series and I will always have this one available in the formal series- just no longer stocking it. 

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Forest-of-Birch-FOB20x17x12021-1

This one that sold over the weekend is sized 8x10photo matted 11×14 frame OD 20x17x1.

Art – a-Whirl

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Solar Arts Building

Art- A -Whirl- US’s largest art show!  A must-see event with so much talent located in the NE Minneapolis neighborhood. 

I’m blessed this year again to be showing my art at Solar Arts Building in two fabulous locations: the 2nd-floor Fox Den Gallery (a part of Art to Change the World) and the 3rd-floor Mintahoe event space.  (roughly 30 artists on this floor alone).  OH, and you Homer Simpson’s out there- Indeed Brewery is on the first floor; so, Yay there’s beer here!!!

May 19th-21st Northeast Minneapolis area, MN.

https://solarartsbuilding.com/

https://nemaa.org/art-a-whirl/art-a-whirl-map/

Side note: Yes, I do commission work – so bring your images with you to discuss options.

Harriet Island Eagle small commando photozaic
Harriet Island Eagle small commando photozaic
Reflections on Wachusett's Resvervoir Commando photozaic- Medium
Reflections on Wachusett’s Resvervoir Commando photozaic- Medium
Orange Watercolor commando photozaic- small
Orange Watercolor commando photozaic- small
Gateway to racepoint matte less

Solar arts – ACW

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The Holiday Show – Light up the Night – Light up a life.

Location: Solar Arts Building

711 15th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Dates: December 1-4

Thursday 5-9 pm

Friday 5-10 pm

Saturday 12- 8 pm

Sunday 12- 5 pm

Website for more information: https://solarartsbuilding.com/

Hybrid exhibition Spirit of the land leads to Sanctuary for the Soul. This Exhibition is a mix of my Photozaics framed art offered in color and infrared photographs images with a sprinkle of my black n white Infrared photos matted in black with simple black framing. I’m sharing this space with a few other talented artists.

This is a must-see show and get your holiday shopping done simultaneously.

Wachusett Reflections
Sleeping Bear overlook
No Parking
Poplar n Pine
Motif #1
Wolf n Bear
campering life
White Daisies

Solidarity Street Gallery-2021 Indigenous Sovereignty & Environmental Justice

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One-of-a-kind art and cultural festival centered around Justice, Equity and Solidarity

Build Community.  Stand in Solidarity.  Create a Just + Equitable Future.

Dates: September 23-25, 2021

Location: Payne Avenue, Saint Paul, MN

MNI SOTA MAKOCE

https://www.solidaritystreetgallery.org/

I’m humbled and honored to be a part of this event.  I will have one of my photographs located at the Gallery (967 Payne Ave) and two photographs printed on large vinyl hanging outside Wilbur’s Auto Service. 

Below are the images I captured in my hometown of Saint Paul; both were taken at the Mounds Park area.

Chugging into Fog and Saint Paul view with Prairie grasses.

  • Wilbur's Auto Service
    Wilbur’s Auto Service
  • Chugging into Fog
    Chugging into Fog
  • Saint Paul w prairie hort
    Saint Paul w prairie hort

Back Road Summer Series 2021- Jordan MN

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Location: Jordan Minnesota area

Back road summer series continues, this weekend I drove around the Jordan Minnesota area capturing the agricultural landscapes.  The landscapes offered up simple calming views of the countryside lifestyle.  Crops were flourishing while we are experiencing a moderate drought, at least in the areas I was exploring.

Flash Back Thursday- Flood of 2014 Saint Paul

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Flashback Thursday 2014 flood of St. Paul taken while I walked the area.  Images are along the Mississippi River and Downtown Saint Paul. Raspberry Island, Sheppard Road, Harriet island and, High bridge.

All images are for sale- Email me at nmcguirestudio@gmail.com for sizes and pricing.

  • St Paul from High Bridge
    St. Paul from High Bridge
  • stranded paddle boats
    Stranded paddle boats
  • Raspberry Island with Robert street
    Raspberry Island
  • Rising up to Railroad Bridge
    Rising up to Railroad Bridge
  • Sheppard Road flooded
    Sheppard Road Flooded
  • Raspberry Island HDR
    Raspberry Island HDR

Green

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Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises. Quote by Pedro Calderon de la Barca. Enjoy some of my favorite “Green” images. Images captured below are from Minnesota, Canada and the UP of Michigan.

All images are for sale- please email me at nmcguirestudio@gmail.com for sizes and pricing options.

Gorge Falls
Green
Fallen Birch
Cabin Life Canada
Floating Solo Color
Kayaking on Lake
Fawn in Grass