{February Ignite: A Creative Discovery}

{February Ignite: A Creative Discovery}

29 February 2012

It's the last day of February, which means it is time for another post for Ignite: A Creative Discovery of the Bloom Forum Fine Art Group. My family lives in different part of the world. My parents still live in our home town in Indonesia. I moved to New York about six years ago and my sister relocated to Singapore for a job about 2 years ago. It's just the two of us and we've been through so many...

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{Come and Share a Pot of Tea}

{Come and Share a Pot of Tea}

26 February 2012

It's been busy and many things have been happening. I finished a short program at Columbia University last week, Jo grows two big girls teeth (she is super proud about them), I've been helping an international photographer with her blog and her first mini magazine (super exciting!), and of course folding the laundry (meh!) I had a "me" time yesterday and I used it to take some pics (bliss!). Something...

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{Art in Its Purest Form}

{Art in Its Purest Form}

04 February 2012

Yesterday was 1st grade Art Show day at Jo's school. Of course I had to go! :) The children made art clay work, collage, black and white paintings, as well as color paintings. I am impressed! The teacher also prepared artist's snacks, which were cheese, grapes, and crackers in a big platter. Fancy!!! :) My husband and I took a look at the color painting that adorned the hallway and because the...

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{Textures Fun}

{Textures Fun}

03 February 2012

When I first learned about using texture for photography, I was like “huh?” But it intrigued me. So I learned and I am still learning (don’t you just love it when you have to learn something new? I know I do…) What I’ve learned is that there is no right or wrong in applying textures to your images. You can go subtle or harsh, mute or vibrant, dreamy or grungy. This is why I love using textures as...

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