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Yesterday, when walking on the bluff, there was an absolute proliferation of stripes. Some of these are always present, like the stairs & the water line on the supporting rocks, but with the inclusion of the clouds & the very gentle lapping waves you have double the number of visible stripes. So I thought I would share them with yHappy Monday Y'all!
Hunting Island Installment #4: Beach Branches. These trees, roots & branches are the aftermath of Hurricane Hugo (1989). While walking along the beach the feeling is very reminiscent of a stark desert, an unusual sensation when you have waves crashing at your feet. The trees form a naturalist sculpture park that is very intriguing to walk thru. Every spot you look at another tableau is playing out. This time of year you have to wait for the tide to be low, unless you want wet cold feet. I wonder if walking thru it will feel the same in summer when there is not the same tidal time constraint? If it will feel as austere? Happy Friday Y'all!
The camellias have started blooming! It is so exciting. The deer eat most of the flowers here, so to have the camellias bloom from December-May, unharmed, is such a treat in this pine forested tropic infused landscape. The pinks & reds that will bloom later provide such a nice color contrast with the rest of the scenery. I am sure there will be more camellia posts, but for now I leave you with this lovely white specimen. Happy Tuesday Y'all!
I have been talking about taking better photos for awhile, but never took the time to figure out my camera. The main impetus in improving my camera skills is every time I go Rebekka Seale's blog she has the most gorgeous photos & I think, "Oh I want to take photos like that." So yesterday I took time out of the studio & read the first chapter of a book specifically geared towards my camera. That ISO stuff really makes a difference. I already have a lot more control over the image; imagine what I will be able to do by chapter 4?! What are you conquering this month? Happy Thursday Y'all!
Field Report: Yesterday I modified another brush. I was hoping for a triangle pattern. Below are the some results from my initial exploration. The results are mixed, but I remain hopeful. Perhaps I will see clearer results today. I came across this word & think that it could have been written about my process of making. Aleatory describes the material interaction point that I am always chasing. Glad to know the word for it. Happy Monday Y'all!
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