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textures of home #5
What does an insomniac artist do at 3 am instead of sleeping? Scanning and blogging. Might as well be creative, eh.... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on March 14, 2010
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textures of home #4
Macro views of the tiles on top of a coffee table built by my husband over 40 years ago, weathered, much used and loved. Edited March 10th, 2010: A few curious folk have asked... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on March 9, 2010
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hippeastrum, withering
this flower a few weeks later.... bittersweet beauty in the dying, like the transparent skin and veins of an ancient elder's hands... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on March 4, 2010
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textures of home #2, Photoshop
If you are a photographer and PhotoShop user like I am, you may enjoy this interesting article by David Pogue: Photoshop and Photography: When Is It Real? in the New York Times With thanks to Finnish author... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on February 27, 2010
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textures of home
I look closely around home I see with new eyes... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on February 23, 2010
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hippeastrum
More flower shots, a study of a gorgeous amaryllis. I just can't help myself for these remind me of Georgia O'Keeffe. Odd this passion, for I've never used flowers in my paintings or prints. ... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on February 21, 2010
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she sees shells
like an explorer of new lands with a new eye, a new lens finding exciting textures to inspire her inner printmaker ... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on February 8, 2010
leaf lace
a finely delicate, yet strong, lace-like skeleton of a magnolia leaf.... ... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on January 27, 2010
spring-like
busy and tired but enjoying spring-like days blooms of witch hazel and snowdrops croci flowering unusually early this year (these are buds on an oleander in the solarium, not outdoors)... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on January 23, 2010
macros: January garden
Thank you all for the comments and conversation on my last post about my efforts on learning macro photography. Above are the photos I took that same day outdoors in our garden using the... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on January 20, 2010
on macro photography
As I've mentioned previously, this new year I've been learning how to do macro photography with our DSLR camera, first with a zoom-macro lens, then with extension tubes. So far I've been happiest with a single 36 mm... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on January 17, 2010
scanning fun
One day in the kitchen just after the holidays, I had the sudden urge to scan something that was on its way into the garbage. Here are a few of the images I captured. I bet... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on January 13, 2010
on the seashore
More photos from a recent walk.... what can I say? Somewhat related, from the archives: CARcass on shore... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on January 11, 2010
branching out
practicing with the new camera lens, still on a steep learning curve... ... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on January 8, 2010
sunrise
Nature in her gaudiest dress made a sudden dramatic though brief appearance on the world's stage this morning. Hastily snapped between 7:48 and 7:55 a.m. at the front door as I was leaving the house and then standing at... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on January 7, 2010
after the rains (2)
Ever since I remember, I've been captivated by little burbly creeks, especially when they seem to appear where none were before, by the water dancing over rocks and soil, urgently, ever forward, downwards, forming little waterfalls, emerging out of... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on January 4, 2010
after the rains
looking down, seeing sky at my feet ... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on January 3, 2010
winter reflection
December 24th, 2009 at 8:24 a.m.... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on December 25, 2009
frost stars
tiny little silver stars in the hundreds, as if fallen from the night sky like pixie dust It amazes me how different frost patterns can be. It is now even colder and drier, down to -6C (21F) last night.... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on December 8, 2009
frost ferns
7:30 a.m. this morning, on the solarium skylights then later a little playing with photoshop.... compare with frost fractals and first frost... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on December 4, 2009
Hornby's driftwood
salt and sun bleached beached tree, roots like twisted tentacles squeezing blue green rocks in captivity ... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on November 25, 2009
revisiting Hornby's petroglyphs
This year's mini-vacation to Hornby Island was a sort of pilgrimage for me as we revisited some favourite spots from past visits. It must be over 15 years ago when we first saw the petroglyphs made... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on November 9, 2009
more rock lace
...on the very photogenic Hornby Island, naturally!... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on November 2, 2009
all hallow's
A little bit of spookiness created just for you, dear readers, to put you in the mood for Samhain, All Hallow's or Halloween, All Saints Day, Day of the Dead, Kekri or whatever you celebrate this weekend! If... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on October 30, 2009
more Hornby rocks
a few more photos of Hornby Island's rocks a busy week but in a good way, despite continuing insomnia fall gardening, housework and much art making a most heartwarming time with a friend here for dinner... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on October 23, 2009
Paris: details #2
Some time ago already I had finished the posts about our London and UK portion of our spring trip. Since then I've been trying to find time to get back to writing about our week in Paris before this... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on September 29, 2009
Hornby's jellyfish
On our recent visit to Hornby Island, we were amazed by how many jellyfish were on the beaches and rocks. They had beautiful and rich coloured patterns, were mostly around 15" across, though... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on September 24, 2009
on the Hornby ferry
These interesting textures and colours caught my eye on the ferry to Hornby Island on our recent trip, an addition to these and these ferry pics. ... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on September 23, 2009
more ferry pics
Arriving at the Denman Island ferry terminal: On the ferry to Hornby Island: ... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on September 13, 2009
on a ferry
The many photos from our week in Paris, way back in May, are still awaiting to be posted! And now I have all these photos of our recent island hopping mini-vacation that I'm eager to share. These were... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on September 10, 2009
Hornby Island photos
Still very busy, now preparing for a new schedule for this fall as I head back to the printmaking studio, but wanted to quickly post some photos of the amazing rocks on Hornby Island. More to... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on September 8, 2009
London: details #6
Continuing the photo series of street furniture in London's Muswell Hill neighbourhood... I love Thomas Dudley, Dauntless Ductile who sounds like a character in a children's storybook. See also: London: details (#1) London: details #2... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on August 23, 2009
London: details #5
More details underfoot and on garden walls in London's Muswell Hill neighbourhood See also: London: details (#1) London: details #2 London: details #3 London: details #4... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on August 14, 2009
fruit or nut?
The magnolia tree is in its second though lighter bloom. While pruning some of it I found this odd cluster. Is it fruit, nut, seedpod or aberration? ... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on August 4, 2009
London: details #4
More from London's Muswell Hill neighbourhood See also: London: details (#1) London: details #2 London: details #3 PS July 28th: Compare these to some in Vancouver... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on July 21, 2009
Ancient Britain: flint
Odd title, I know. One of the very interesting tidbits of knowledge passed on by our tour guide was that the Wiltshire region of England, home of the ancient sites we visited on our tour,... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on July 7, 2009
treasure hunt 2
...another find while digging in the backyard ...feeling a need to play with images right now ...be back with the travel reports soon ... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on July 3, 2009
treasure hunt
Found on an 'archeological' dig in the backyard, what stories lay beneath encrusted dirt and rust? ... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on July 2, 2009
Brighton's roofs: details
Some closer shots of Brighton's fascinating roof panorama and some of its wild life. The seagull nest attracted me, and soon the watchful seagull came closer... in warning or in friendly interest? Note the... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on June 20, 2009
Brighton's roofs
Lunch in Brighton was in a lively large Italian restaurant. We were seated upstairs in a bright room next to large windows that looked out onto rooftops. The roofs and chimney pots in London... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on June 18, 2009
London: details #3
Continuing my photo series of details that caught my eye in London... The earlier ones are here and here. More still to come. UPDATE: details #4... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on June 9, 2009
London: details #2
When I did take photographs, it seemed to be mostly when I was captivated by interesting or unusual details. In London's Muswell Hill neighbourhood, I was amazed at the great variety of utility covers underfoot... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on May 29, 2009
Paris: details
Throughout our trip to London, a few parts of England and now Paris, I've been constantly looking, seeing, feeling, soaking in everything and letting my husband do most of the photography. Now and then I feel the urge... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on May 19, 2009
London: details
See also: London: details #2 London: details #3... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on May 12, 2009
emergence
I love this: from Latin emergere ‘bring to light’... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on April 8, 2009
stinking rose
This sometimes affectionate nickname for garlic probably didn't refer to its subtle beauty but these images do, don't you think? Joining onion skin and cabbage leaves, it seems that there may be a series emerging...... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on March 25, 2009
crocus, croci
These are now getting flattened by heavy rains, so I'm glad I picked a few of these on Friday to scan.... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on March 16, 2009
hellebore
Another early harbinger of spring here in Vancouver.... Later, at 1:00 pm - did I say spring? Big fat snowflakes are falling fast, as has the temperature, and we have a snowfall warning! Last weekend all over again, sigh.... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on March 15, 2009
snowdrops
It is amazing that the snowdrops are still in bloom. They had a late start and are lasting unusually long with this very cold winter and delayed spring. It's been sunny and very cold this week but it's now... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on March 13, 2009
English Bay: sky
This is the fourth and last of the series of photos that I took about a month ago in English Bay. The feeling of the immense sky overhead struck me powerfully. It made me realize... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on March 6, 2009
the butter dish
Or, the ex-butter dish. I still have the little pitcher. Both were made by a local potter long ago and were gifts from my husband. Other 'breaks' featured on these pages (this is getting embarrassing): a... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on March 1, 2009
enmeshed
Added later: scanned onion skins... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on February 26, 2009
English Bay: reflections
Third of the English Bay series, this time of the mirror-like surface of the Second Beach Pool on the edge of the bay in Stanley Park. A lovely aerial view of it may be seen... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on February 21, 2009
remains of last fall
now trimmed above new buds awaiting spring... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on February 18, 2009
English Bay: beach
More photos from that lovely day at English Bay.... Wishing all my readers a Happy Valentine's Day and Happy Friendship Day as celebrated in Finland. Addendum: The other photos in this series: English Bay: trees... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on February 14, 2009
cabbage leaves
art found in the kitchen... ... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on February 10, 2009
English Bay: trees
One lovely and warm spring-like day last week, we went out for a walk in the late afternoon along Vancouver's famous English Bay at Stanley Park. Camera happy that day, I captured an amazing... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on February 7, 2009
broken bowl
Other breaks: another broken bowl reflections in broken glass broken glass ornament ... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on January 27, 2009
little ballerinas
I had some fun with action photography. I love the results because these look like paintings with cool ghostly effects. ... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on January 12, 2009
thaw
yesterday: rain, melting snow, flooded streets this morning, sunshine; this afternoon, more rain? heavy clumps of snow falling off trees and roof edges still deep white yards, snowbanks, tracks on roads tilting snowmen, carrot noses pointed... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on December 28, 2008
broken glass
decorated the tree this evening another glass ornament fell to pieces first decorations from our first Christmas becoming fewer each year... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on December 16, 2008
everyday object
washing hands soap dish needs cleaning lovingly made by a local potter first an object of desire, then a gift then utilitarian, everyday-ish cracked yet still worthy of admiration just look and see ... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on December 8, 2008
wings
Allow me a little self-congratulatory pat on the back - qarrtsiluni has my photo Wings up! And I'm told that this is my tenth publication in it, and that you can see all of them here. qarrtsiluni's current... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on November 21, 2008
rain and leaves
windswept rain-washed leaves, stuck on skylights... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on November 5, 2008
if walls could speak
(from my photo series of the Britannia Shipyard in Steveston) ... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on November 2, 2008
seeds of time
If you can look into the seeds of time... - Wm. Shakespeare: Macbeth) An hour's study of nature is a year's worth of prayer. -... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on October 28, 2008
leaf study
Delighting in the colours and patterns of tiny found leaves, I've been playing with them on the scanner. How thrilling to see the fine veins and hairs in the huge enlargements on the monitor, and... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on October 20, 2008
walls
worn out walls signs of the past portents of the future? (continuing photo series of the Britannia Shipyard in Steveston)... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on October 18, 2008
artifacts
more images taken at the old Britannia Shipyard in Steveston ... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on September 24, 2008
today's finds
Moth on floor, crumbling
Pine cone, auto-flattened
Posted by Marja-Leena on September 19, 2008
windows
Last Saturday we drove daughter Elisa, J, our granddaughters and piles of luggage to the airport. They are off to Europe to work and travel until Christmas. My, the house is quiet now with just the three of... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on September 10, 2008
locked doors
Yesterday at the old shipyards in Steveston, BC (more details to come later). Sept 10th update: see next post.... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on September 7, 2008
more steps
Steps for big people. Compare to the steps for little people. Non-organic vs organic. Industry vs play.... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on September 5, 2008
poetry postcards
I'm delighted to share with you that Tom Montag and I have had our collaboration Blue accepted and up at Postal Poetry, an exciting new site for individually and collaboratively created poetry postcards. Tom has already expressed his... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on September 1, 2008
last of the old
This may be the last vestige of the old industrial district along False Creek, Vancouver. Luxury condominiums and the Olympic Village are moving in. What a change. ... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on August 31, 2008
nameless tree
On the way to the studio this morning, I paused, as I often do, to admire this magnificent tree with its long evergreen needles and long green cones, longer than my large hands, numerous open dry cones at... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on August 12, 2008
serenity
Wishing calmness and serenity to friends in emotional turmoil. Though I know them only virtually, I'm surprised how much I feel their pain. ... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on July 31, 2008
an English-Finnish dictionary
an immigrant's tool, an almost-bible, a book of days...
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Posted by Marja-Leena on July 29, 2008
grasses in the wind
That visit to the pier offered many photo-ops including some lovely plantings of natural grasses. I loved the evening light shining behind them; their movement in the gentle breezes made it a challenge to capture them... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on July 25, 2008
textures, patterns, shadows
I found interesting textures and patterns on the pier,
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Posted by Marja-Leena on July 23, 2008
3D scanning techniques
I love how blogging can foster some interesting conversations and connections, and sometimes give food for more blogging material. A few weeks ago, British blogger Barrett Bonden of Works Well expressed interest in the equipment I use in... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on July 16, 2008
summer in the backyard
A glimpse into what is at its best in our backyard right now
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Posted by Marja-Leena on July 12, 2008
dinosaur rock
This cool find on the beach this morning is making me wonder about the geological journeys it has gone through before arriving on our shores. ... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on July 7, 2008
inside
Buried deep inside blowsy peony petals, like the parts of a heart...
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Posted by Marja-Leena on June 26, 2008
pattern study
a study of light, textures, patterns...... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on June 12, 2008
early this morning
looking through the skylight, a glimmer of sunshine, too brief... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on June 9, 2008
time for play
Alternating between gardening and utter exhaustion these May days, I've not being doing anything in the art-making side of my life. Interrupted by showers in sunshine this afternoon, I had time to play! Wanting to try making... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on May 26, 2008
lines of age
The lines on the rock are like the lines on the face of an elder. What events have created them? Where have these rocks come from? What tumultuous journeys have they suffered? How old are they? ... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on May 23, 2008
behind the sign
looking through dirty glass, looking through the sign, looking over the water, seeing towers ... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on April 25, 2008
bruised
He brought me some branches of magnolia
bruised by the fall, the snow and the frost...
Posted by Marja-Leena on April 21, 2008
rust circle
Years ago an artist friend gave me this circular, rusted, thin metal object. She had found it in a farmer's field in France. I love how this man-made object, probably a part from some farm machinery, had begun... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on April 11, 2008
the Dollar Mill
Revisiting the old Dollar Mill on a recent sunny Sunday afternoon. Recalling how this place inspired a few prints some years ago. Wishing I'd had my better camera with me.... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on April 6, 2008
encrusted
water weathered wood and iron
encrusted rust and fungus
in metamorphosis
Posted by Marja-Leena on April 3, 2008
signs
signs of bursting
delicate green buds on bushes
native flowering currants....
Addendum March 17th, 2008: I've been short on words so I think you may enjoy reading lichen, a beautiful post and photo by my daughter Erika.....
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Posted by Marja-Leena on March 15, 2008
prickly
Busy with my art work this week but tired and jet-lagged, I must say that I dislike daylight saving time! Tell me again what we are saving. ... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on March 13, 2008
earthworks #4
Still remembering McKenzie Beach, near Pacific Rim National Park, BC....
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Posted by Marja-Leena on February 28, 2008
small things
exquisite tiny treasures on the beach
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Posted by Marja-Leena on February 23, 2008
earthworks #3
on McKenzie Beach, near Pacific Rim National Park, BC, February 3rd, 2008... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on February 17, 2008
nature's sculpture
found sitting in a tidal pool on a beach in Pacific Rim National Park, BC how I wanted to take it home make a meditation pool for it in the garden but 'twas way too big and heavy... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on February 13, 2008
earthworks #2
on Long Beach, Pacific Rim National Park, British Columbia, February 3, 2008... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on February 9, 2008
earthworks #1
on McKenzie Beach, near Pacific Rim National Park, British Columbia, February 3rd, 2008... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on February 5, 2008
sepia memories
Meandering thoughts inspired by Jean's sepia photos
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Posted by Marja-Leena on January 22, 2008
calligraphic
Do you think there may be hidden messages here? My mind must be on Qarrtsiluni's latest theme, Hidden Messages. The deadline for submissions for this issue is January 31st. (I'm still working on it...)... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on January 20, 2008
on the road
during today's walk....
more...
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Posted by Marja-Leena on January 18, 2008
frost and shadows
fine frost etching, edging leaves and blades of grass...
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Posted by Marja-Leena on December 7, 2007
on the windowsill
dead flies
curled up spider
feathery white moth
Posted by Marja-Leena on November 26, 2007
silhouettes
a walk in the park
chasing clouds, dancing light
light and shadow, black and white
Posted by Marja-Leena on November 10, 2007
leaves on glass
stained glass of rusty red and yellow
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Posted by Marja-Leena on November 7, 2007
ship in the fog
Spooky sights lingering after last week's witching
Thick morning fog parting, revealing...
Posted by Marja-Leena on November 5, 2007
sonnenstein, sunstone
...With ancient sonnenstein, beseech the sun's return
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Posted by Marja-Leena on October 20, 2007
spider's web
On this glorious sunny Sunday morning, all the more precious when sunshine has been so scarce this fall, I spotted a very delicate, very perfect silky spider's web outside one window. I asked my husband, a much better photographer... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on October 14, 2007
nightship
awake at 4:30 am, enthralled by brilliant moonlight dancing lights on the water like dreams of water ballet... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on September 28, 2007
rocks bearing fossils
Eight years ago, when I had an exhibition of my works in a gallery in Edmonton, Alberta, my husband and I decided to deliver my framed works by car and make this journey into a bit of a... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on September 21, 2007
playtime
...inspired by this week's theme 'lapsi' (child) at Valokuvatorstai (PhotoThursday)... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on September 8, 2007
moss painting
Ugly or beautiful? Isn't it odd that it depends on which hat I'm wearing. Am I judging the state of the property? Or am I in my artist's state of mind? ... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on August 27, 2007
studio floor
Another one from this photo expedition... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on August 25, 2007
yesterday at 5:20 am
Heavy clouds overhead, a giant's puffy quilt
straight edge parallel to mountain range
strip of sky beneath and between
brightening with dawn, rose and gold
a German Romantic painting
Posted by Marja-Leena on August 18, 2007
broken
"It is a dying lamp, a falling shower,
A breaking billow: - even whilst we speak
Is it not broken?"
Posted by Marja-Leena on August 15, 2007
Writing-on-Stone Park
This morning, I was very excited by an article in our newspaper about Writing-on-Stone Park in Alberta, a very important place for me, spiritually and artistically. Unfortunately, the online version does not include the photos of some of... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on August 14, 2007
Hornby Island rocks
From time to time over the life of this blog, I've been posting some of my favourite photos of the uniquely weathered rocks on Hornby Island. They've inspired and become essential portions of many of my works,... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on July 30, 2007
experiment no.4
This is becoming a mini series of playful experiments!
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Posted by Marja-Leena on July 29, 2007
the little moth
As I sat down at my desk yesterday morning, my eye was distracted by some movement in the window next to me - a tiny pale moth fluttering between the screen and the closed casement window. It must have... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on July 26, 2007
experiment no.3
continuing play with materials and textures
still not sure where these are going
Posted by Marja-Leena on July 20, 2007
textures
I'm obsessed by textures, can you tell?
Posted by Marja-Leena on July 10, 2007
070707
trying out a recently purchased smaller digital camera
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Posted by Marja-Leena on July 8, 2007
experiment no.2
another exploration of a tentative idea
see also experiment no.1
Posted by Marja-Leena on July 2, 2007
experiment no.1
playing around with various images
not sure where these are going yet
here's the first one in early formation
Posted by Marja-Leena on June 20, 2007
gardens, woodpiles, rain
He cleaned the woodpile
Textures intrigued the artist
Posted by Marja-Leena on June 4, 2007
found art
a magical find in our backyard, under the magnolia tree...
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Posted by Marja-Leena on May 27, 2007
a photo
a photo taken on a favourite island...
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Posted by Marja-Leena on May 7, 2007
a rock
an odd-shaped covered in barnacles...
I stop and wonder how ancient it is, how far it has travelled
Posted by Marja-Leena on April 28, 2007
stones or bones?
These rocks make me think of weathered old bones of some prehistoric creature.
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Posted by Marja-Leena on April 12, 2007
snow graffiti
I felt inspired to do a little graffiti on the sparkling pristine canvas on the deck.
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Posted by Marja-Leena on December 2, 2006
passages
in the Wallenstein Garden, Prague, 2002 a cellar in Prague, 2002... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on October 2, 2006
one step
Some days we just have to take it one step at a time
Posted by Marja-Leena on September 22, 2006
industrial art
There's beauty even on an industrial site if you open your eyes wide.... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on August 30, 2006
stairway
On the trail in Writing-on-Stone Park
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Posted by Marja-Leena on July 31, 2006
more rock
Another photo of some of the thousands of rocks at Writing-on-Stone Park...
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Posted by Marja-Leena on July 16, 2006
self-portrait 6
a self-portrait that turned out rather Andy Warhol-ish...
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Posted by Marja-Leena on July 3, 2006
caught in a web
A long and mighty battle between these two insects outside a window - photos by my husband
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Posted by Marja-Leena on June 12, 2006
sea shells
...another one of some objects that I scanned..
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Posted by Marja-Leena on April 19, 2006
footprints
Numerous walkers, joggers, and cyclists travelled along the path and I was captivated by their tracks on the sand.
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Posted by Marja-Leena on February 5, 2006
writers and hoodoos
What are hoodoos? Do the hoodoos have native petroglyphs or pictographs? Is "hoodoo" an aboriginal word?
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Posted by Marja-Leena on July 8, 2005
frost fractals
a fleeting art installation
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Posted by Marja-Leena on December 5, 2004
circles
a tree stump on Vancouver Island
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Posted by Marja-Leena on May 11, 2004