hard to believe i have not posted about this awesome website since i visit it almost daily. the talented photographer is someone i know personally. he is my brother's sister-in-law's husband...aka my almost brother-in-law. he captures moments in time that are both man and mother nature made. one of the things i like most is that his work is so diverse and the slice of time he manages to frame assures you he was present...not just physically but emotionally and mentally as well. that says a lot. for me anyway. and if it doesn't make sense, let me say it this way...some shots make you feel like you were there, even when you know for certain you were not. like the difference of seeing a film that feels benign. you leave the theater and think...hmmm, that was blah versus the times you leave with tears running down your face and feel alive or moved to make a difference. yes, i may sound like a cheeseball but i feel blessed to have two pieces of his. nothing like decorating with unique art. if anyone is like me, it's really hard to go to "popular store x" and buy a print that feels so impersonal. while it can look cool, there is something lost in translation.
soo many people are starting to understand the importance of buying locally. this is one of those instances where it's not just a good thing for the community as a whole but on an individual level as well. just as i think fresh flowers and plants throughout the house can be like medicine to the soul, a piece of art from a local artist can really make you feel special. and trust me---you deserve to feel special--because YOU ARE. and those you love deserve to feel special too (they are too). so check out the site; there is something for everyone. this holiday season my goal is to keep it simple and sentimental. not only will my eyes thank me, but everyone else will too!!
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ReplyDeletethanks for the kind words emiliee... i hope i can continue to inspire :)