photoshop ‘n’ textures

2012-Texture Tuesday "Simplicity" © 2012 . All rights reserved.

As I may have alluded, I’ve been playing around with my camera recently. Who knew there were so many settings?! I sure didn’t. I’ve always been pretty much a point-and-shoot photographer. Not that I’m that much better now. But I’m … Continue reading

grand/sons visiting

Figs 2012 © 2012 . All rights reserved.

… in the meantime, if you happen to be near Salem, Oregon next month, you can check out the 100 Artists Show. Press Release from Mary Lou Zeek Gallery: NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: January 12, 2012 Contact: Mary … Continue reading

Waxing Poetic

The Art of Communication is NOT Lost - 2012 © 2012 . All rights reserved.

My first finished work of 2012. My first full “wax” piece since …uhm… a loooong time. I actually made my own medium for this too. Fun! It’s for the final 100 Artists Show at Mary Lou Zeek’s Gallery. This year’s … Continue reading

Gentle Winter

Misty Rissers January 2012 © 2012 . All rights reserved.

Saturday afternoon. A walk on the beach. We left home under mist and drip and damp. As walked along the wide low-tide beach, the sun came out. There is a lesson here. Moving forward even when things seem dark. It … Continue reading

Another trip around the sun

Wish You Were Here © 2011 . All rights reserved.

‘Twas a lovely day. Rainy, blustery, begging to be spent by the warm fire. The scent of curry simmering on the stove. Sweets being concocted. New books to peruse. A love letter to warm the cockles of my heart. A … Continue reading

New work!

Stella & Figs © 2011 . All rights reserved.

The first “scenic” in many a moon. A Christmas present for my son. A funny story because he sent me the same photo done by a screen-printing outfit. I hope he appreciates the ‘one-of-ness’ of mine to him. The process … Continue reading

Welcome Solstice!

2011 Solstice Tree © 2011 . All rights reserved.

As time passes, I am less enamoured with the whole Christmas vibe and am turning slowly to Solstice. For me, increasing sunlight is something to celebrate. We had a small …but significant… ritual on Wednesday at dusk. I think it … Continue reading

Better late…

Assemblage Challenge - Carla's work in progress © 2011 . All rights reserved.

… than never? Really? I dunno. Guess Carla will have to be the judge. To refresh your memory this is the stuff that Carla sent for the “Oh So Long Ago” Art Challenge, wherein folks sent me their stuff and … Continue reading

upcycling

Tom in his new toque © 2011 . All rights reserved.

… it’s the latest rage dontcha know. Type it into pinterest. Or tumblr. Or google images. Or etsy. Or flickr. You’ll be inundated. Some of the ideas? Not so great. Their intent is Good. Not unlike crafting. With Phentex. (ugh!) … Continue reading

Hello December!

Apples in Snow © 2011 . All rights reserved.

The snow that was, is gone. And it feels more like late autumn than early winter outside. Which is messing with my need to get on the Christmas Countdown bandwagon. For the first time …ever… we will not be altogether … Continue reading

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