Garden Chair

Polaroid Manipulation

When I was young I drew all of the time but knew I could never be an artist (whatever that means) because I could not draw a nice picture that looked like a photograph. So, I started taking photographs when I was about 12. As my photography progressed I noticed than it was becoming more painterly. I would paint my photos or use Polaroid methods that allowed for that effect.

Frustrated with the end of Polaroid film I decided to try to paint again. I have had no training in painting except for two classes. Those classes taught me to let go of my notion of a painting as a photograph. So I am painting and photographing and sometimes combining the two. Not sure what will happen but I'm enjoying the journey.

By the way. I have decided that everyone is "an artist". To me to be an artist is to create in life. We do that with our children, our gardens, even our relationships with others. I try to be that kind of artist as well.

Garden Dreams

Polaroid Manipulation

See what I mean. This looks like a dang painting. This is the front garden area of Stacy's Greenhouse in York, SC. I scribbled and scribbled on the Polaroid until I thought that I had destroyed the picture. This is what I came up with. I like it.

Potting Shed

Polaroid Manipulation

This is my grandmother's potting shed. I remember playing in it on her big farm. My mother use to do the same thing. This is a special photograph.

Queen of the Sea

Polaroid Manipulation

Traveling around Nova Scotia I was struck by so many boats that sat up on the shore but seem to hold on to to the majesty that they once held while roaming the sea.