This is one of my most favorite things...

I will definitely have a framed photo of my little frog at my exhibit.

This is my wild pet frog. It lives in the little upright pond on our back patio. Where he came from I don't know - I guess from the little marsh creek down the hill in the woods. I had others come to live in my little pond, but Katrina was responsible for about six of them dying, and another had an unfortunate accident after one came back a year or so after Katrina. I had given up on ever having one again, but truthfull, I prayed for one to come back, and my prayers were answered. The froggie is every bit as loved as anyone's dog or cat, and he is so cute! In warm weather he either sits on the edge of the pond, or on one of the flagstones, like in the picture. Sometimes he sits half submerged on a lily pad. He sits still when I scoop dead leaves from the water, and when I lean close in to talk to him. I do believe that frogs have a brain and can remember. He knows he will come to no harm from me.

"These Are a Few of My Favorite Things"

During the month of October, I am mounting a one-woman show at the Mocha Moose Coffee House in Ocean Springs. Mocha Moose features a different artist each month, and is to be commended for its support of the arts.

The theme of the show will feature photographs of some of my all-time favorite places and things. There will be landscapes and floral images; some old and some new, but all favorites of mine.The public is invited to a reception from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 4.

Portfolio Photography Project

First Community Bank - Fort Collins



I just returned from Denver where I was hired to photograph my daughter's corporate art for a big magazine ad. I photographed her work in a number of places around Denver. In the future, I plan to place a link from this blog to my Portfolio Photography web page when I have added the images that I photographed; however, I have not yet finalized the images. This piece is in a niche in a bank in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Below is a wall mural called "Aqua Rhythms". It was commissioned for the J.W. Marriott Hotel in Cherry Creek in Denver. It covers an entire wall and contains hundreds of stainless steel squares that move with the breeze. Enhancing the wall are sections of exquisitely glass designed in clusters that shimmer in the sun.


So, why am I showing my daughter's work on my blog? Because this is one of the forms of photography that I do. And, because I'm extremely proud of my daugher's work.

Photography at Gina's

"Gitchee Gumee Boathouse"
(Award winning photograph at two art exhibits.)

My photography can be seen at Gina's in downtown Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Gina is a genius at displaying the art, crafts, jewelry and antique furniture that she has available in her store. Going into her place is such a pleasant and enjoyable experience. I love the way she displays "Gitchee Gumee Boathouse" on top of an antique mantle, and the wooden shore birds and bird nest make a perfect setting for the subject of the photography. By the way, the photograph I took of the display is also a landscape photograph that is for sale. Wouldn't it look nice in a wall grouping?

At present, Gina is showcasing eighteen framed works of my photography as well as a few selected matted pieces and note cards in two different sizes. Next time you are in Ocean Springs, be sure to drop by Gina's and browse around at all of her delightful "finds", and check out my photography while you are there. Here are four of my photographs at Gina's behind a setup of jewelry and pottery that I photographed for a an advertisement for her store.

Mysterious Flower in Ireland

While in Ireland last summer, we went through the formal gardens of a castle by a lake. The gardens were behind the castle and quite a hike uphill from the land. The flowers were beautiful! I took a lot of photographs, some of flowers I couldn't identify, including this mysterious one. This is probably because Ireland is farther north than Mississippi and has a much cooler climate; therefore, flowers that grow beautifully there can't tolerate the heat of the South. I found out that this is the flower bud just before it opens into a beautiful ball of tiny star-shaped flowers.

This photograph was taken on a cloudy day (as most of our days in Ireland were), so the photograph is mostly in cool colors except for the purple flowers in the background. Some of the buds seemed to glow with a blue iridescence. Not knowing the name of the flower, I couldn't easily search for it, so I joined an online botanical group, posted the photo and asked for help. Within one day someone had identified it as Globe Thistle. They don't grow in the Gulf Coast region, but so remember seeing one in Michigan a few years ago, although it was much larger. I wish I could grow them here.

Because I like the flower, I have designed a note card using this image and will place it in the shops where my art work is sold.

The Caboose

Sounds like something related to a train, right? The Caboose is a new art gallery located in Long Beach right by the railroad tracks next to an antique shop. It opened quietly the last part of April, and will have a grand opening in May. It is a consignment art gallery where my photography and my husband's pottery will be displayed. There are other top named artists who will also show their art of various mediums. Pertinent information:

West Railroad Merchant's Mall
608 West Railroad Street
Long Beach, MS 39560
228-865-1056

I plan to post photos of the gallery here soon. My work is being hung later this week.
A ribbon cutting will be held on June 19, 2008 for the Mall and its three shops: The Antique Junction, the Caboose Art Gallery and the monogram shop, all under the same roof. It will be at 4:00 P.M. and refreshments will be served.

Award at Singing River Art Association Annual Art Exhibit

"Angel of Sorrow"

I am pleased to announce that my "Angel of Sorrow" photograph, which was a 20" X 30" canvas gallery wrap format, won the award for Best Photography at the Singing River Art Association's 2008 art exhibit that runs through May at the Jolly McCarthy Depot in Pascagoula, MS. The honor was a great thrill for me. The juror was Victoria Lenne, noted Tennessee watercolorist.
This photograph seems to touch the souls of viewers, especially those who went through Katrina. One of the main goal for my photography is that it touch the soul and has meaning for those who view it. I like to think that she my Angel of Sorrow the angel who lifts our burdens by carrying our sorrows for us.
This photograph may be ordered using my photography purchase page.

"Misty Magnolia"

This is my other entry in the SRAA Art Exhibit. It is a Magnolia soulangeana from the magnolia bush in my front yard. It is my newest image. The judge always leaves comments for award winners, but didn't leave many comments for other entrys that didn't win an award. She left this comment by Misty Magnolia:
"Simply elegant."
This was also done on a canvas gallery wrap.