Forest Magic

Photographer Ellie Davies lives and works in London, and her series “Smoke and Mirrors” is her first solo exhibition in the U.K. She has a unique photographic style that evokes thoughts of fairie tales, with mystic paths and haunted places. In looking at...

Art of the Land

It’s September, and the Fall art season begins.  I have been accepted into a show called Art of the Land, held by the Land Conservancy of McHenry County. Since its inception in 1991, The Land Conservancy has been active in helping to protect over 1800 acres of...

Moss and Wood

I love to find other artists who like to make things using materials from nature.  Mr. Lentz makes some pretty unique creations, and has an interesting blog as well. Natural Weathered Wood and Moss Briefcase, Mr. Lentz He lives in Colorado, and is a photographer as...

A Little Time in Paradise

I recently spent some time up in Northern Wisconsin, taking kayak and tent to spend some time in a beautiful place. We have gotten pretty good at it — sleeping on an air mattress helps, as does the gourmet meals and regular trips to town for ice, wine, and ice...

Sparkle Wave

Here is a piece I have been working on for a while: Linda Oeffling, Sparkle Wave The wood came first.  It was a great chunk of driftwood, but pretty flat on the back surface.  I decided to put it upright and place glass behind it. I really didn’t want to use a...