My department chair, Andy Schmitt at Peters Valley School of Craft
told me tonight that my workshops are a hoot. I had to stop and think
about what he said for a moment. I am totally taking that as a huge
compliment, after all, my students are laughing a lot of the time and making incredible imagery.
Check out the photo courses at Peters Valley!
The Window to the Soul
Laurie Klein
June 13-17
Bodies in Water
August 8-12, 2014
Instructor: Laurie Klein
I received this message last week from Mara:
"Way back in 2002 you gave me great advice at the first Women's retreat that Professional Photographers of America hosted (now called Chicks Who Click). I came up to you after you spoke and we chatted. You took a genuine interest and we talked about black and white photography. I expressed my concern and anxiety because I felt I was being pressured to give up what I love to do (photograph with black and white film) to go digital in order to make purses with kids images on them, unframed canvases, etc. We talked about how I love photographing with film and why and how that makes me distinctive. You told me to stay the course and that I did not have to give that up. "Don't listen to all the noise." or something like it is what you said. So I followed your advice and now, 12 years later, I am still using black and white film to document my clients and offering fine art, archival hand printed pieces. I feel like I am very distinctive now, especially in this crazy market! It has allowed me to grow my business and profitability.
Thank you!
Mara"
Mara Blom Schantz
http://artisticimpressionsbymara.com/
She has just produced a new lovely new book "A Celebration of Motherhood."
A Celebration of Motherhood is a book of black and white photographs
that tells the stories of the many different mothers with different
experiences, but one thing in common - their love and dedication to
their children. http://www.amazon.com/dp/061592316X/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk
If we were talking to you on your first day here we would say, "Welcome to planet Earth. There is nothing that you cannot be or do or have. And your work here—your lifetime career—is to seek joy.
"As you think thoughts that feel good to you, you will be in harmony with who-you-really-are. And in doing so you will utilize your profound freedom. Seek joy first, and all of the growth that you could ever imagine will come joyously and abundantly unto you."
---Abraham
Excerpted from the workshop: Money and the Law of Attraction on August 31, 2008
Our Love,
Esther (and Abraham and Jerry)
Abraham Hicks
There is nothing like seeing a photograph you created on a cover of a book or for that matter the whole book are your images and information to share. Sort of takes your breath away. I am getting so excited about my new book being published by Amherst Media this summer. I love making books, it creates a structure for my artistic brain, giving me scaffolding for a project, a beginning middle and end. I did a bit of reminiscing about 3 books, I feel so grateful for the privilege of being published and showcasing my knowledge and imagery.
Bit of memory lane to the present.
It is about a different kind of love. Basically it is not mine. It is my youngest sons story. He met this girl, this amazing, wonderful girl that swept him off his feet. Two years later he proposed to her. The wedding is this summer. I have learned so much from their inspiring relationship. The respect they have for one another is incredible. They are inquisitive about how the other is feeling and thinking. I know they work at their relationship, and are filled with gratitude and appreciation. What is truly magically is how they play together. They are like little kids that have found their rainbow, celebrating their gift of love. My treasure is seeing how my children teach me, there is so much to learn from them.
We still have a few places left in our fabulous Tuscan Workshop May 31st-June 7th 2014.
