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The Existential Gardening of Layla Morgan Wilde

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Not being a photographer any longer, I possess no garden photos of my own to publish here but writer Layla Morgan Wilde certainly does. Her feature I Garden, Therefore I Am is an organic marvel unto itself, and if you appreciate discovering an isle of calm in the midst of a crazy world, Layla's feature is not to be missed. Photo Collages always tend to catch my attention, too, of course, and multi-talented Layla has perfectly captured images and words of August's fading summer moments within a gilt-edged frame which will delight both viewer and reader! Meanwhile, this particular SMA entry needs gracing with a photo or two of its own, something garden-y, botanical, seasonal. How about a couple from my photographer daughter Maya Henderson ? As you may know, Maya is an online fiberista who hand-spins, paints, and dyes all manner of wool and fluff into fabulous skeins of yarns for special knitting projects. How fortuitous that she can use her way with a camera to showcase the c...

Ceres and Pallas, an artist's view

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Ceres and Pallas , a pencil drawing by Jude Cowell.

On 'Burning Man' Art and Handspun Yarns

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Here's a Sunday Art Shout-out just for you: NYC's Agora Art Gallery's blog has a new post on 'Burning Man' Art and temporary community which may be of interest to you. Why, Hello There, You! Come here much? Alpaca , a portrait snapped by Maya whose Etsy Store of handspun and dyed yarns is well worth a visit, especially if you're a dedicated knitter who loves yarns with names like 'Red Delicious' and 'Asian Pear' so do drop in when you can - you'll find that Maya's photo prints and notecards are available as well.