Some ideas brewing

Ideas are brewing...so don't give up on me. I have ordered some background prints for the virtual gallery and am gathering up all my swan paraphenalia. I liked the bookcases as a background for my commentary so I may continue to use that as a backdrop. The most challenging thing is to find the time to pull the thoughts together and make them happen...maybe this weekend I will have some progress to show if those photos arrive for the backdrop.......then on to the swan photos....from there. :)

Serious Gallery Thinking

It's time I started thinking more seriously about art galleries. I have admired the work of some other photographers and artists and have been working on the birth of an idea of my own. I'd like to start an art gallery of sorts but with working full time and not really having the time to get a studio outside of my home..it occurred to me that I could try something a little different...a virtual gallery via video along with my photos. Some of my friend bloggers get to witness the birth of this idea on my photo blog: The Little Things. Not sure where this will take me but it's a journey I am embarking on which I want to share with those who visit this blog.

I have three objectives..why? Because three is a good number and I have to stop somewhere! :)
1. Create a virtual art gallery of sorts that entertains and provides positive ideas for others
2. Show case my work to help me create an idea for a virtual business site elsewhere
3. Sustain this idea for one year to test it's effectiveness starting Feb. 20, 2009

This isn't radical or new...but I hope it to be a little different. My vision is something of use and beauty that is fun. I plan to utilize some voiced videos using my digital photo camera as part of the virtual gallery. I may need some help in naming it so I might run a contest for that purpose with a prize. I may also spotlight some other art shows or galleries as well as part of my photoblog..both virtual and in my locale live.

My first gallery will be about the transformation of the gallery room! The goal will be to make entries two to three times a week with photos and videos of the show of the week...in progress and thru completion and then showing. The first series will probably be on my photos of the Swans I encountered in Canada and perhaps this will provide some incentive to get more photos of the swans that winter in Washington......I will be on the lookout for those beautiful and strangely elegant birds.... By taking one subject I will use my room as a gallery and begin by setting up the room to be a gallery!...rather than just an idea and storage room. This may require some visits to art galleries and photography booths at the market and other places for ideas...that sounds like fun.....:)

Roses in a pitcher with Love

Time for flowers! The beauty of a red, red, rose is timeless!
Here is a bouquet in an interesting pitcher. If I had more space
I would have lots of pitchers...both practical and pleasing to the
eye. Unframed and framed! :)

Valentine Wishes Wreath

Another Valentine!

Last year I decorated this wreath and it hung by our entrance at the door...this year I have added some animations to the photo and am hanging it here on my blog! Photobucket has a feature where you can add animations to your photos..it's easy....somewhat limited but still fun!

Happy Valentine's Month!

Here is a little animation I found last year. I'll be adding my photos later!

Happy Valentine's Month to all! I've included in my photoblog focus an emphasis on your dreams coming true. More to come on this later. What a great month February is for us! A month where our dreams in the most personal sense come true. Being a romantic isn't hard it's just as easy as can be! Think red in terms of red roses, red hearts, rubies, ribbons and lace. :) Maria