Exploring Art Every Day 2010: VisualsSpeak

Kakai Pumpkin

info @ visualsspeak (dot) com (VisualsSpeak) — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 20:39:53 GMT

]]>This is a digital collage created in Photoshop. It's a combination of a photograph I took of the pumpkin with a scan of a citrosolv melted magazine page. This is a great example of why I love working digitally, I can melt elements together in ways that aren't possible using traditional materials.When I work exclusively on the computer my work is much stiffer, so I look to create elements that add more energy to the images.

Big Cat

info @ visualsspeak (dot) com (VisualsSpeak) — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 03:53:37 GMT

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Sunshine

info @ visualsspeak (dot) com (VisualsSpeak) — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 19:40:27 GMT

]]>Here in the Pacific Northwest, sunshine in the fall, winter, and spring is not a given. But today is glorious. Bright and blue. So I am celebrating and trying to get outside in between getting work things done.

Tree

info @ visualsspeak (dot) com (VisualsSpeak) — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 14:32:19 GMT

]]>There are beautiful old oak trees in Oregon. Stately old trees that often live in the middle of farmers fields. I particularly like this one, mainly because it is actually a cluster of trees that have grown up together. They've adapted and accommodated each others space and shape. It reminds me of the best communities and relationships. It's now surrounded by industrial buildings, I get nervous anytime there is new construction near it.
I've photographed this tree group in every season. It doesn't have showy fall color and the spring leaves deepen slowly into summer olive green. I like it best in the winter when all the majesty of it's branches show through.
This image uses citrosolv dissolved magazine photos as a background, which have been scanned into the computer. I've then used Photoshop to manipulate layers. I've removed the background on the tree photograph to let the branches be the focus.
Someday I want to have the privilege of caretaking a big tree. I want to live alongside something that has been around for so long.

Lurking

info @ visualsspeak (dot) com (VisualsSpeak) — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:13:09 GMT

]]>I'm working on a series of images for a new product line about Exploring My Work. For this one, I was thinking about those times when you are looking out over a horizon of possibilities. There are some hints of what might be ahead, but you can't really discern those glimmers. Will they be opportunities? New exciting things in your life? Or are they monsters waiting to teach you more life lessons?

As I've been contemplating this idea, I've been thinking about how what I see gets affected by what I am bringing in the moment. Am I remembering all the times my risks brought disappointment or the times I found joy? Depends on context and how my day is going. I'm also noticing how much more physical the painful memories are for me. Joy is more subtle, warm, but not searing like some of the pain can be.

Between Now and Then

info @ visualsspeak (dot) com (VisualsSpeak) — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 16:06:36 GMT

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Supporters

info @ visualsspeak (dot) com (VisualsSpeak) — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 17:04:55 GMT

]]>Looking for the wise ones to gather
I feel blessed to have amazing people in my network. When they gather there is an energy and excitement that naturally erupts, almost an instant synergy. This painting is an affirmation for assembling a core group to bring their visions and connections together to help me see how to reach out to help more people. Or perhaps to find a new form to carry my gifts into the world?

Alert

info @ visualsspeak (dot) com (VisualsSpeak) — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:30:47 GMT

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Moving

info @ visualsspeak (dot) com (VisualsSpeak) — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:48:46 GMT

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Stars

info @ visualsspeak (dot) com (VisualsSpeak) — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 19:19:01 GMT

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Pattern contrasts

info @ visualsspeak (dot) com (VisualsSpeak) — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 18:13:57 GMT

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Chest Sensations

info @ visualsspeak (dot) com (VisualsSpeak) — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 19:36:06 GMT

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cobras

info @ visualsspeak (dot) com (VisualsSpeak) — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 04:17:57 GMT

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Blank Space

info @ visualsspeak (dot) com (VisualsSpeak) — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 19:36:44 GMT

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red bird

info @ visualsspeak (dot) com (VisualsSpeak) — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 15:26:43 GMT

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Overwhelmed

info @ visualsspeak (dot) com (VisualsSpeak) — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 06:43:32 GMT

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restingcat

info @ visualsspeak (dot) com (VisualsSpeak) — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 01:39:45 GMT

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weighing options

info @ visualsspeak (dot) com (VisualsSpeak) — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:20:15 GMT

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Up and down

info @ visualsspeak (dot) com (VisualsSpeak) — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:31:06 GMT

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Large and small

info @ visualsspeak (dot) com (VisualsSpeak) — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 18:03:23 GMT

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Energy

info @ visualsspeak (dot) com (VisualsSpeak) — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 19:38:39 GMT

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Pattern 2

info @ visualsspeak (dot) com (VisualsSpeak) — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 22:29:20 GMT

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Snake

info @ visualsspeak (dot) com (VisualsSpeak) — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 20:19:16 GMT

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Pattern3

info @ visualsspeak (dot) com (VisualsSpeak) — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 01:23:39 GMT

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Flying Bird

info @ visualsspeak (dot) com (VisualsSpeak) — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:15:06 GMT

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