tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64153994540881834562024-03-18T20:34:18.332-07:00Amy MeliousPhotographing a Beautiful Worldamy melioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08446593330449137836noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415399454088183456.post-91809361717113834382019-05-10T14:48:00.000-07:002019-05-10T14:48:00.186-07:00Season of Birds and RosesGreetings,<br />
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The beauty that surrounds us in May is beyond <i>my</i> ability to describe in words. However, I believe the exuberant and tireless birds I hear outside right now are succeeding wildly in telling about it.<br />
I try to bottle a drop of each seasons glory in pictures. Like a loved one's face in a locket, a picture gathered in the midst of beauty can take us right back to it, even years later (Kodak figured that out a long time ago!).<br />
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May a fragrant rose greet you on your way today,<br />
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WORKSHOP NEWS: I have two workshops coming up on Salt Spring at the end of June, the 28th and the 30th. These are two topics folks have been asking about after seeing my work.<br />
Brief descriptions are below, and on my <a href="http://www.amymelious.com/" target="_blank">website</a>. Each course will be small group workshops, and there are only a few spaces left. If you're interested, contact me soon by finding the contact form on my website.<br />
If there is enough of a waiting list, I may offer a second set in July.<br />
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All the best.<br />
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<br />amy melioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08446593330449137836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415399454088183456.post-46913349850915193762019-03-28T20:16:00.001-07:002019-05-08T08:19:44.825-07:00Gathering Light <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Spring greetings friends...</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Today was a sparkling, warm, sunny day on Salt Spring...we are gathering light indeed. It's hard to believe that it was only a few weeks ago that I shovelled a path to my car through snow and ice so that I could load it with artwork that I would then carry down for an exhibit in California. </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">And, deliver the art I did (I felt like Alice in Wonderland driving a Wells Fargo wagon through the wild western frontier).</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">I feel very honoured to be showing alongside fellow photographers </span><a href="http://robertbtaylorphotography.com/portfolio.php?id=1" style="font-weight: normal;" target="_blank">Robert Taylor, </a><a href="http://www.chappellarts.com/aryan_chappell.htm" style="font-weight: normal;" target="_blank">Aryan Chapell </a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">and Roger Franklin in a group exhibit titled Gathering Light, at the beautiful Grace Hudson Museum in Ukiah. The display is up until May 26th. Hours are Wed -Sat 10:30 - 4:30, Sun 12-4:30.</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small; font-weight: normal;">I won't take away from the surprise by talking too much about it, or putting the whole show online. However, here's a link to a thoughtful article about the photographers and the show that appeared in the Ukiah Daily Journal: <a href="https://www.ukiahdailyjournal.com/2019/02/27/friendship-and-photographs-on-display-in-ukiah/" target="_blank">Friendship and Photographs on Display in Ukiah </a></span><span style="font-size: x-small; font-weight: normal;">By Carole Brodsky.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-small; font-weight: normal;">Robert Taylor also offered this insightful summary of our gathered work: <i>The current state of photography is not one thing or the other, but many things, and "Gathering Light" reflects the rich panoply of its offerings. We hope a wide range of viewers to the exhibit will enjoy this diverse richness and the maturity of photographic vision reflected in it. </i> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">I lived in Mendocino County for over 30 years. Now, wherever I am, Mendocino County lives in me.</span></span><span style="font-size: x-small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">The pictures I’ve chosen for Gathering Light are an homage to my former home </span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">and to Nature, our collective home. The images are each color pigment prints, over painted with acrylics, mounted to wood panels with hand made frames.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small; font-weight: normal;">The Grace Hudson Museum in itself is a treasure. I highly recommend a visit, even if you aren't able to make it during the dates of the show. To learn more about the museum, visit: <a href="http://www.gracehudsonmuseum.org/">www.gracehudsonmuseum.org</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Best wishes, Amy</span>amy melioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08446593330449137836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415399454088183456.post-8158672053760839152018-08-08T12:13:00.001-07:002018-08-08T14:15:27.811-07:00Summer, Shows, and the Beauty in Change<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">In parallel to the fruition happening all around, i’ve been finishing new work for two shows here on Salt Spring this month (see below). It has been an amazing process, and i'm thrilled with how they're coming along. If you're anywhere nearby when they're up, I hope you'll be able to come see.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The other day, to reference the color, I cut a stem of thistles from just outside the studio and put it in a vase of water near my easel where i’m hand-painting my prints for the show. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">As the hot afternoon sun came throught the window of my studio and warmed up the thistle, it burst open before my eyes, releasing it’s delicate seeds which tumble-floated down all over, onto the floor and into my cans of paintbrushes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The same day, I happened to hear this song on the radio - Nina Simone singing <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9ycirYfmcY"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">“Everything must change”.</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Nina sings the song with such heart and soul, sad and sweet yet infused with a quiet power.</span></div>
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<a href="https://ssartscouncil.com/event/wild-showcase-opening/" target="_blank">"Wild" - Amy Melious and Shari Macdonald August 24-Sept 16. </a></div>
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<a href="http://www.photosyn.ca/" target="_blank">Photosynthesis </a>- Group photography show, August 22-Sept 4. Artspring, Salt Spring Island.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Whatever it is that lifts <i>your </i>spirit up, waters it like a thirsty plant, and polishes it to reveal it's natural born shine - that is beauty.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">P.S. I'm back in the studio, loving spring and feel energized and inspired about a variety of </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">creative projects underway. Stay tuned for news of April workshops, and </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">shows going up later in the year!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">All the best to each of you.</span>amy melioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08446593330449137836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415399454088183456.post-83151997663460867422017-07-14T14:49:00.001-07:002017-07-15T12:30:19.178-07:00Fleur-ishThe annual symphony of flowering is upon us! Here in the northwest, it starts with a single flash of life jumping out of the dark earth in late January, early February. It is the first snowdrop, or crocus, emerging like a butterfly from a cocoon. Our souls, slowed by the subdued palette and chill of winter, are instantaneously energized and delighted by that tiny shock of brand new-ness and color. And so it begins.<br />
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This spring, a friend told me a beautiful story about a tradition in his family. He grew up in eastern Canada where winters are extra long. Each year, sometime around March, his dad piled the family into the car and said "We're going to drive until we see a daffodil". And they did. They headed south until they spotted one.<br />
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That's pretty much what I did this spring too. Leaving the first week of March, in snow and ice, I set out on a long road trip. Arriving in California felt like going through the wardrobe door into Narnia. I pulled in just in time to catch the peach orchards in spectacular full bloom around Marysville.<br />
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Over the course of the next several weeks, on my way to see family and friends, I chased flowers around like a deliriously happy honeybee, collecting photographs as my pollen. I find the act of photographing flowers is a very beautiful way to spend time with them, like having a good conversation.<br />
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Now, in the peak of summer, the roadsides and fields here are completely alive and buzzing, like impressionist paintings, splashed with daisies, foxglove, wild roses, dandelions, tiny wildflowers, morning glory, and endlessly more. Words fail me when it comes to describing what it feels like to bask in the graciousness of even a single one of those blossoms.<br />
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With summer greetings, may you be enjoying the company of flowers in your world as well.<br />
For now -Amy<br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">When there’s a freezing chill in the air, for example, the dominate lesson is</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"> “Just don’t let the
fire go out”. I don’t think that’s meant as a suggestion either – more of a do
or die kind of thing. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Got it. That one feels like the billboard of the day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">There are many signs going up these days.
Signs that can distill big complex
situations into a few words to help clarify our thinking, and affect our behaviors and then greater outcomes. That's a good thing, - something Nature thought of a long time ago.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">So here are a few signs, inspired by our old friend Winter:<br />
Don’t let the fire go out.<br />
Keep a warm heart.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Stoke curiosity about what we don’t understand.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Fuel optimism.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Kindle the flame of hope.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Radiate your truth.</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Change is Natures way.</span></div>
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amy melioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08446593330449137836noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415399454088183456.post-55031574808261003202017-01-01T17:37:00.001-08:002017-01-01T17:40:49.323-08:00Keep on keeping on in 2017 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Heading into this new year,<br />
may we be creative in our wayfinding,<br />
stay light on our feet, and carry a song in our hearts.<br />
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<br />amy melioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08446593330449137836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415399454088183456.post-79217186782062441052016-11-09T11:16:00.000-08:002016-11-09T11:16:36.991-08:00The art of hope<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />amy melioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08446593330449137836noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415399454088183456.post-51619604440956977322016-02-14T19:21:00.001-08:002016-02-14T19:21:46.107-08:00Earth Emoticons<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />amy melioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08446593330449137836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415399454088183456.post-20873052325086700652016-01-02T17:27:00.000-08:002016-01-02T17:27:02.226-08:00Gliding into a New Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Live everything. Live the questions now." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With my very best wishes for a beautiful new year for all,</span></div>
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amy melioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08446593330449137836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415399454088183456.post-12211827154387279922015-12-21T22:37:00.003-08:002015-12-22T14:05:05.161-08:00Shine on<br />
December Greetings from the great Northwest.<br />
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It's winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. Even though I always celebrate the return of long sunny days, I have learned to love this season of long nights in the north. They are an invitation, no-definitely a firm suggestion, to pause. When the light is low or disappeared, all other senses seem to heighten. And, on a clear night, the sky is the imax of all imax's, reminding us that there are mysteries that will outlast us all.<br />
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With Christmas around the corner, the world is brightened<br />
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I've been noticing a Christmas tree on the side of a country road lately on my way into town.<br />
It's a living tree, simply decorated, understated. It makes me smile, and I appreciate whoever listened to their holiday muse and chose to light the way for passers by.<br />
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<i>As we work to create light for others, we naturally light our own way. </i><br />
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Like moths to a flame, we are drawn to light, wherever we find it - strings of lights, candles, campfires, and smiling eyes.<br />
Like kindness, hope and courage, light keeps us warm, and helps us see better.<br />
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May we all let our lights shine this season, and throughout the year.<br />
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<i>Yeah, we all shine on like the moon, and the stars, and the sun.</i><br />
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amy melioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08446593330449137836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415399454088183456.post-49856494743908460042015-05-28T14:32:00.002-07:002015-05-28T14:32:54.544-07:00May Opera<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Spring greetings from Tuscany...<br />
When I noticed this poppy-I thought of music. Opera!<br />
<br />I'll post a few more pictures from the road soon.<br />
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Workshop catalog for the summer season 2015 is finished.<br />Keep an eye out for the paper version in various Salt Spring locations.<br />
A pdf version will be available here on my blog soon.<br />
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<br />amy melioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08446593330449137836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415399454088183456.post-38845746923105803342014-10-16T11:32:00.001-07:002014-10-16T17:12:08.383-07:00Carpe Diem Every Day: Fall<br />
Those of us who live in regions with seasons know <i>well </i>that poignant moment each autumn when we notice the first leaf twirl it's way to the ground.<br />
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Even though we know to expect it, it is usually still met with shock and awe. Also, it's very motivating.<br />
That single messenger leaf comes bearing the loud and clear announcement that we are all crossing an important threshold.<br />
From that leaf forward, the pace picks up around things like stacking firewood, preserving the harvest, winterizing the property, and moving coats, scarves and umbrellas to the front of the closet.<br />
As our minds begin the shift from the long active days of summer and sun and projects, we begin to remember things like soup, rain, movies, the holidays, and rest.<br />
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In British Columbia, I recognize the combination of dry weather and falling leaves can be <i>very</i> brief, and I've come to appreciate it as a poetic phenomenon of nature. As fallen leaves begin to dry on the ground, they curl and bend to become inspiring miniature sculptures. Their colors are bright, rich and varied.<br />
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Rain is never far off from this special moment, and will change the scenery dramatically, pressing everything into the earth, or literally carrying things away in streams or wind.<br />
Also, with the arrival of colder temperatures, colors deepen, and much of the world becomes a hushed backdrop to the final fall operas sung by some vivid vines, trees and grasses. I love the way the palette in nature is constantly refreshing itself in this part of the world.<br />
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I took this photo (iPhone) recently when the world here was still dry. The leaves had just begun to fall, taking the longest routes down that they could before delicately resting themselves here and there in perfect randomness.<br />
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Enjoy your world today!<br />
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<br />amy melioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08446593330449137836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415399454088183456.post-42382690365062250952014-09-17T14:37:00.001-07:002014-09-17T14:37:57.623-07:00El MolinoHere's a photo I took last year of El Molino. It's a renovated very old mill, surrounded by olive groves, about an hour up into the hills from the coastal town of Malaga. There is a beautiful courtyard in the center where meals are served, and a large patio and pool at the back. This is where the magic happens during Flavour of Spain art holidays!<br />
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amy melioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08446593330449137836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415399454088183456.post-40915011564670031182014-09-17T14:20:00.002-07:002014-09-17T18:05:26.699-07:00Carpe Diem <div style="font-family: 'Latin Modern Sans'; font-size: 13px;">
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It's time to sign up for Spain, people! In fact, the course/holiday is about half full already! If you'd like to come, now is the time to decide to take the plunge…carpe diem! Book your spot, and block out <b>MAY 2-10, 2015</b> in your calendar. If travel, art, photography, food, flamenco, rest and laughter sounds like your kind of fun, I'm fairly certain you'll be glad you did…</div>
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Last year was such an awesome experience, both relaxing and stimulating at the same time. Being with a group of people gathered for a common purpose is pretty inspiring, especially with cameras and sketchbooks out. There is no pressure, just pure encouragement to create. Also….a hugely wonderful part of each Flavour of Spain creative adventure is FLAVOUR! Except for when we're out and about on excursions, lunches and dinners are lovingly and expertly prepared by hosts Mike and Hilary Powell. I love to cook and was thrilled to discover flavors that were totally new and delicious. Their food is up there with best I've ever had. I was also blown away by the olive oil and the wines! </div>
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If you’ve been longing to indulge your inner artist, 8 nights and 9 days among the olive groves of southern Spain, in the season of wildflowers oughta do it. Many who came last year said it was the trip of a lifetime.</div>
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Artist Gail Short and I have created a really unique course especially for Spain 2015. It combines sketching, painting <i>and</i> photography (sometimes all at the same time!- you'll see). Whether you're coming with no experience or a lot, we feel sure you'll enjoy and grow from the discussions and exercises we have planned. </div>
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In addition to instruction, the whole package includes comfortable accommodation, unforgettable gourmet cuisine and Spanish wines, an evening out to see an intimate, professional flamenco performance, and day trips to explore traditional whitewashed villages, with sketchbooks and cameras in hand of course. Space is limited…so carpe diem! You only need to put down $250 to hold your spot. The holiday is organized by <a href="http://flavourofspain.net/" target="_blank">Flavour of Spain</a>. The total cost is $3690 excluding air fair. Reservations are made by contacting their travel agent Cindy Horton at <a href="http://www.trvlconcepts.com/" target="_blank">Travel Concepts</a> in Vancouver: 1-800-661-7176 or (604) 926-8511. </div>
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Feel free to contact me for any additional information about our course, or Cindy for additional information about the trip overall. </div>
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amy melioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08446593330449137836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415399454088183456.post-51896722125078601022014-06-13T14:59:00.003-07:002014-06-13T14:59:53.774-07:00Artcraft is open, it must be Summer…<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Greetings, on a fine June day.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our local artists' showcase, Artcraft, opens this evening for the summer season!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Each year, artists come out of the woodwork to share new creations with the public </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">from June to September, and during the winter holidays. Artcraft happens in beautiful Mahon Hall, directly across from Ganges Harbour, in the heart of Ganges, on Salt Spring Island.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Oh…and while you're there, if you enjoy coffee, DEFINITELY try the cappuccino at the little green box, that is Salt Spring's own Mt. Maxwell Roasters, right out front. Mamma mia, they make a fabulous coffee.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here's a sneak peek at my offerings this year. I decided to continue my miniatures series for the second year in a row. Later in the summer, I plan to bring out a few brand new surprises as well…still tinkering, which is more than half the fun.</span><br />
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series of images I’m showing at Artcraft this year are 3x3 inch miniatures.
They are a collection of fleeting moments in time. Each one represents a pause, a silent -but not
small- “wow”. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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record, for all time, something that feels like more than the beautiful </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">scene
I in front of me. As much as anything, they are capsules of celebration. In each of the instants shown in the small white frames, I
have felt the kindness of a gift received. I have often stood in awe, curiosity and wonder, and for sure – gratitude.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The
collection started as a series of images that I saw as a sort of strand of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“why-I-love-Salt Spring” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>pearls, and has been growing from there.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>location is noted on the back of each <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>piece. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I
have included some images taken in other locations beyond Salt Spring, however,
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>because the spirit in which they came
about, makes them so compatible. Those locations are also noted on the pieces.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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photographs found in antique stores. That information is noted on the backs as
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all of the images share in common, I believe, is that they are each a small
window onto the world that surrounds us. Even by the tiniest glimpse, </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">we
may be reminded that each moment holds unique and boundless magnificence.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For Maya Angelou. April 4, 1928 - May 28, 2014.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Her words, like seeds, will travel far and forever, planting deeply, as they have always done, into the hearts and minds of all the souls they reach.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here's the full text of Maya Angelou's poem <a href="http://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/still-i-rise" target="_blank">Still I Rise</a></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And a wonderful clip of an interview with her <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHvTWvKIPHo" target="_blank">here</a>.</span>
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New Year’s greetings from the studio!<o:p></o:p><br />
This part of the world is cool and grey today. But the palette is<br />
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On still days like today, the scene is animated mostly by birds.<br />
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A bead of rainwater held in place, temporarily, by two thorns reminded me<br />
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Since my last post, I’ve been across the world and back again!<o:p></o:p></div>
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The quiet winter months are perfect for processing<o:p></o:p></div>
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For now, I'd just like to share these vitamins for our creative souls ~ They're photos from my walk on Saturday, of nature wearing her winter jewels. </div>
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lively and lovely, fun person. I am so looking forward to working with her. I totally marveled at Gail's</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> tiny pouch of materials, in which she keeps all the tools she
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Horton as soon as possible, if you’re interested</b>. She’s the agent for Flavor of Spain. She
can answer any questions or help you book your flight. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">October 7-16. It’s sure to be a lot of fun.</b> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The 2013 workshops season is nearing its end, and it has been truly amazing.<br />
The images, the fun, kind people, the creative synergy - - wow.<br />
I am eager to share a recap, and some pictures with you, and will find a quiet moment to do that soon.<br />
This Thursday and Friday, the final Salt Spring workshop is happening!<br />
There is still time to jump in, if you're wanting to stir up your photographic art life, or just retreat to a creative space for a day or two.<br />
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On Thursday, July 25th, we'll be working on photographs with dry pastels and pencils.<br />
On Friday, July 26th, we'll paint all day using acrylics. Come to both days, or just one.<br />
Each session is $135. All materials are included. No experience is necessary to participate. You will be have the opportunity to complete finished artworks to take home.<br />
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*I'm offering a summer gift discount for the remaining seats in this season's end workshop. If you've been curious about hand painting photographs, you're in luck. This is it.<br />
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<b>To register, or for additional info: Phone 250-537-6120.</b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span>amy melioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08446593330449137836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415399454088183456.post-61056066773303013662013-05-06T01:25:00.000-07:002013-05-06T01:25:41.311-07:002013 Workshops Brochure Release <br />
Greetings, and Voila!<br />
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A new season of workshops is coming right up, and the <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1xvUTMBhTzGWksyVkNZYU5wZjg/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">catalog</a> is ready.<br />
I have enjoyed the meditative process of deciding what might be fun to offer this year, while at the same time being most likely to be of real and lasting benefit to you.<br />
All of the sessions will be very small groups, so be sure to let me know soon if you'd like to save a spot in any of this seasons workshops!<br />
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Also, there are still a few spots left for the grand <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1xvUTMBhTzGQkxHNTFUY00zZGM/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Spain </a>adventure in October as well!<br />
If you're feeling creatively curious, jump on in. These courses are for you - to nourish your creativity, in a totally dedicated way, in a beautiful place, and in the synergy created in good company.<br />
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I hope you are all loving the beautiful beginnings of May, wherever you are.<br />
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Okay, so there's Paris...and stars, and big oak trees and 30lb salmon. Amazing.<br />
And things that need our attention in a big way - like our families, farming, proposed pipelines. All the while, at our feet every day, there are volunteer ambassadors of Awesome to show us how it's done.<br />
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Dandelions are like calling cards scattered by the sun.<br />
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I think they're phenomenal. Not only are they hardy edibles, they always catch my eye for their beautiful design. Their ultra vivacious yellow can barely contain itself in the delicate petals that are laid out in perfect symmetry. </div>
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I like to pick one and bring it in to look at it throughout the whole week. The single dandelion, in it's modest glory, reminds us that it has as much to be and give as any bouquet, or zebra, or you, or me.</div>
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Came across this pair of magpies on a misty January day, while out walking with family. I am amazed at how similar their elegant markings are to those of the southern resident orca whales.<br />
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I’ve just returned to Salt Spring Island after a <i>long</i> visit to gorgeous northern California. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What started out as
holidays with the family, ended up being a four month adventure - including an
entire one fourth of 2013!<o:p></o:p></div>
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My good intentions to share the experience along the way,
via my blog, went wayside. I'm not as up to speed as my <a href="http://instagram.com/" target="_blank">insta-gramming</a> daughters! </div>
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Instead, I nearly abandoned the computer, and like a honeybee in a clover field, I buzzed
around from place to place, giving my whole attention, at any given moment, to
family, friends, trees, flowers, whale spotting, stars, rest, exploration, art,
audiobooks, …. I guess I needed that. 2012, after all, was a big year.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Then, sure enough, coinciding with the arrival of wildflowers and the
eager new grass, my batteries began to feel re-charged, my soul inspired, and my compass pointed north toward my studio. </div>
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When I turned the key and opened the door to my little studio on
Salt Spring a few days ago, I felt the kindness of the warm welcome by an old
friend. And, that’s a feeling I am fortunate to say I know well. Love to all of
you who opened your hearts and homes to me during the past amazing four months!
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Here’s a postcard sampling of a few of the beautiful things
I saw. They're almost in <o:p></o:p></div>
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chronological order...</div>
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Cheers, Amy<o:p></o:p></div>
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