S A M O S + I M A G E K I N D

the Dark Hedges © samos 2014

 I added a new print to my ImageKind gallery. The Dark Hedges was taken when my husband and I were traveling in Northern Ireland this summer. Pictures don't do them justice. They're breathtaking! 

Balanced © samos 2014

Inside Zenia © samos 2014

Painted Horse © samos 2014

Koi © samos 2014

Gratitude + Love

Sunday Stroll

A couple months ago when we were in Oahu, we came across a lot of chickens running about in the oddest places and I couldn't help myself when I came upon this mother hen and her chicks. I took several shots, but to me, this one says it all. Be brave. Go out and do whatever it is your heart desires. Explore the world. Travel. Meet new people. Try new experiences. Follow your heart and dreams.

It's that time of year where kids are graduating from high school and summer is about to begin. And for me, it's a time of reflection...When I was 19, I ventured out of my very sheltered life and experienced the real world. I remember having no fear other than how am I going to get from here to there. As I've aged, I take less chances, travel less and just do what needs to be done. Well, for some reason, this year has been nothing like that at all. I seem to have awakened from hibernation and am alive and breathing once more. And I can't tell you how amazing it feels! I count my blessings and thank God everyday for the gift of life I've been given and I say this with sincerity.

I may not be blogging as much as I'd like to, making enough pots or paintings, but know this:

I am LOVING life and so very very grateful to our Father up above and to those who have put their lives on the line for all of us here in the US of A.

Have a blessed and safe Memorial Day weekend my friends!

~Stephanie

Savor Your Life

a new book by Robin Norgren

Do you remember awhile back when I mentioned another collaboration I was invited to work on? Well, if not, don't worry. I may have been keeping quiet to surprise you. SURPRISE! What an odd word once you see it in type...hmmm. (grin)

So my dear friend Robin told me about this project she was working on and wondered if I'd be interested in going in on it with her by providing images of my pottery. Of course I was totally honored she'd even think of me and extremely excited to be part of her new project, a book called

Savor Your Life: 100 Days of Words and Actions to Deepen the Way you Live your Life. 

I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone and not just because my friend wrote it and you can see some of my pottery...that's only two reasons to buy it. No. Seriously. Robin's words are very genuine and will touch your soul. 

technology + making art

Technology is amazing these days. There is so much we can do on a computer! And now with all the applications that are available, anyone can create a "masterpiece". I think its wonderful that anyone can explore their creativity digitally and perhaps enhance their latest art piece. I, for one,  take advantage of certain applications while making prints of certain paintings I've made or while working on a particular piece that I feel needs a little pizazz. But I also state that a piece had been worked digitally when I list it for sale. I believe you should be upfront about that. What do think? 

Here is a painting that I altered with a  application called Sketch Artist. I like the contemporary look from the original watercolor. Its a colorful change.

©samos2013

Art Making Break

curvy tree

I'm away from the studios for a few days, so I'm not doing a lick of creating except I have my camera close by for everything and anything that I think deserves recorded. Needless to say, I've already taken well over 200 pictures and recharging my battery as we speak.

This morning I found my way to the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. I walked the trails and saw beautiful trees, lots of birds, squirrels, butterflies and a turtle! Towards the end of my walk, I came to an overlook which was marked the Buffalo Bayou. I'm a Colorado girl and don't travel much south. So I am not used to seeing these gorgeous trees and swampland like forests. But I'm definitely not used to seeing a sign like this:

gator sign



 Tomorrow I'm off to the museum district!  Until next time....

Have a wonderful week!

samos

New Works

Warriors
11x14 print

$20.00

Time:4
11x14 print

$20.00

My Feet
11x14
$20.00

Koi
11x14 print