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Where has January gone? On Sunday it will be a month since Christmas Day. And no sooner is Christmas over, we have Valentine’s Day to contend with.
If you’re looking for a Valentine’s gift that’s a little different; something simple but with lots of meaning, you should take[.....]
I’ve been trying to think of a way to describe the photography of House of Six Cats. Though the subject matter of the photographs varies, from plants and flowers to old buildings and disused machinery, there’s something that binds them all. They have a frozen, dream-like quality that I can’t quite put[.....]
Teresa Carnuccio of Temno has produced a beautiful and eclectic collection of photographs. Sold as prints, bookmarks and hand-bound books, her still life shots are beautifully shot with rich hues and texture. But it’s the self portraits that really capture the imagination with their haunting use of masks, veils and silhouettes.
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I was really excited to hear from Nadine Harding of Curl Harmony. Over the years I’ve come to terms with my naturally curly hair. As a child I hated it and tried to brush it straight. As a teenager I wrangled with it on a daily basis, trying infra red hair dryers,[.....]
Ann Widner’s background is in photography. Over the years she has acculumated a growing collection of images and when she finally ran out of wall space, she began transferring them onto beads and jewellery.
Ann’s little visions now adorn a distinctive range of bracelets, pendants, and earrings. Check them out at www.annwidner.com. [.....]
Shelagh Duffett is a photographer, painter and dreamer. She lives in the wonderful province of Nova Scotia surrounded by salty air and blue water and paints almost daily. Shelagh’s work is distinctive with its use of brilliant, vivid colours and cheerful subjects. She paints things that make her happy.
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I’m delighted to introduce Aya Padrón, a talented indie artist from Portland, Maine. Sit back, grab a coffee and follow her through a day in her life.
Morning Routine
The day begins with my alarm beeping at about 7:20, but I typically don’t get out of bed until 8 or 8:30. In general, morning is the[.....]
Just take a look at these beautiful photographs by Polaroids and Pinholes. There’s something so pure about them. The prints are created using pinhole cameras, polaroids, photograms and traditional darkroom techniques. There’s no digital intervention or touching up, just simple and true pictures.
Illustrator / photographer Rowena Dugdale describes them in[.....]
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