Cheers

On a gray Ford Escape: SALUT

Abandoned but not forgotten

Thirty years of photographs and very few words come together in this moving testament to the people and places of former times. I've never visited any of the specific sites in Ruin but they ring true.

Teenage Drama

...in a good way! Shakespeare High traces several teams' progress as they prepare for and perform at an annual festival in California. As a former (recovering?) high school drama kid, I really appreciated the enthusiasm and drive shown by the participants and their inspiring teachers. The diversity of the students, the commentary by well-known actors who once attended those schools, and the glimpses of the creative interpretations of the scenes blend perfectly to make a wonderful film.

Nature Provides the Pattern

A few years back I saw a piece at ArtPrize that took a lot of time and effort to create. I don't really remember the artist's name nor the subject but I do think she/he wrote very tiny text in the pattern of tree rings. Now I've come across Woodcut by Bryan Nash Gill and it is truly a thing of beauty. If you are a nature lover or just someone who appreciates the beauty that exists in the world, this is a treat. The different species of trees make such different prints--and the ones with the bark still on are fantastic!

Inspiration in the Ordinary

I would never dare mark a public property but I certainly appreciate the people who do so in a thoughtful and thought-provoking way. I admire Banksy's work and you can see an excellent overview of it in Banksy: You are an Acceptable Level of Threat...  My two favorite images in this collection are the "Will Work for Idiots" gentleman and the "Polite Line. Do not cross."

Witty Knits

KnitKnit is one intriguing book of microknits, supersized, and everything in between. There are also lots of patterns for more ordinary projects. It makes me want to pick up my needles right this minute!

Back in Time

I know that it might seem strange that my parents still live in the house of my childhood but I love that it's filled with memories and I can return to it as often as I'd like. Dear Photograph unites photos from long ago with the present in an original way. The photo-within-a-photo format with a brief letter evokes memories and emotions incredibly effectively. If you're inspired to do one of your own, the author welcomes uploads at www.DearPhotograph.com.