“THE GLASS IS HALF FULL….”
The year of 2020 has been one to look back on and hope during my lifetime it never happens again. Not to dwell on the negative but it has been an exceptional year of hardship, disappointment, for so many. However as we look forward to 2021 many of us are hopeful that we can rise like the phoenix to a more healthy, profitable, and happy year ahead.
I have chosen to try to focus on the beauty that surrounds us in nature, which makes me happy. I decided last year to start sharing my views of nature, with images of flowers, and scenics. No matter what happens nature seems to survive and give us comfort.
I needed something to keep me busy while at first feeling confined and shut-in. Then it occurred to me, perhaps some of my images would be calming to others as well. So I decided to create greeting cards to sell online. It has been a welcome respite and has opened a whole new world of photography to explore, having come from the studio portrait world.
I am learning the beauty of fine-art floral world. I have been introduced to many other photographers who share my new found enthusiasm. It’s been so inviting, inspiring and satisfying. Every day is a new adventure of finding another way to express myself in the art.
I found that, selling the cards wasn’t the most important driving force, as selling would have been during my days as a wedding and portrait photographer. The most important thing was to create, keep the artistic juices flowing, to give me pleasure. I have decided this is my journey for 2021 and I invite you to join me. I will display more of my images, pass along some tips I learn and invite you to share your experiences as well.
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Hope to see you soon,
Cheryl 😊