by Christy Strickler | Mar 26, 2014 | Articles, Color Formulas, In My Camera Bag, Resources, Seasons and Holidays, Spring Inspiration in Bloom |
Every so often, I like to challenge myself to capture a specific subject or type of photo. For the past few months, that particular subject has been butterflies. I have made observations about the plants they frequent and some of the different types of butterflies in...
by Christy Strickler | Feb 14, 2014 | Articles, Be My Valentine, Color Formulas, Resources, Seasons and Holidays |
Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope everyone enjoys a wonderful day with friends and loved ones. After all, it’s not about getting flowers or chocolates. It’s a day to appreciate someone just for being there for you. Today, I am sharing a traditional...
by Christy Strickler | Jan 11, 2014 | Articles, Color Formulas, Resources, Seasons and Holidays, Winter Wow |
Growing up in Florida meant winters without snow and visits from Northern family members. We called them Snowbirds for they came every season without fail. Some owned homes where they would reside all winter, returning only when the weather warmed...
by Christy Strickler | Dec 24, 2013 | Articles, December Details, Seasons and Holidays, The Scientific Method, Tips and Tutorials |
I grew up calling it icicles. Some people know it as tinsel. We didn’t have it every year. The strands were quite messy and never wanted to stay on the tree. Icicles are very inexpensive. They are usually available in silver or gold, though I have seen them in a few...
by Christy Strickler | Dec 12, 2013 | Articles, Color Formulas, December Details, Seasons and Holidays, The Color Palette Process |
In the Bahamas, the decorating and enjoying the holiday season is known as Christmas Jollification. Christmas trees are decorated in a wide range of colors. Most of them sport an array of bright colors not typically associated with the holidays. I have enjoyed seeing...
by Christy Strickler | Sep 6, 2013 | Articles, In the Summer Sunshine, Mixed Media and Art Experiments, Seasons and Holidays, The Scientific Method, Tips and Tutorials |
Layering can be a tricky process for many people. Mixed Media artists and memory keepers covet the look for the dimension and visual interest it adds to their work. How is is done successfully? What is the right amount of layering? It took...
