Location 9

I have to admit I'm truly enjoying this creative tour around the region that I live in. I've met some inspiring souls and have seen the act of creation up close. I'm thinking I may try to go see even more of these artists after this tour is over. This year there are 17 locations in all and I've made it to a small handful so far. The MHAAA Spring Art Tour was just what I needed to bolster my spirit.

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Location 12

It's Day Three of the MHAAA's Spring Art Tour. I am constantly being amazed at how scenic some of these Driftless Area studio locations are. The undulating ridges are like great waves on the ocean. As you drive along the crests you can see the waves of land rolling away from you. And then you get to a studio where you'll meet amazing artists, have interesting conversations, and marvel at the location. And the art. I marvel at finding myself in such a richly creative terrain.

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The Road There

Sometimes it about the drive to get there that makes the trip worth it.

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MHAAA - The Spring Art Tour - 2017

I had an amazing time covering the Mount Horeb Area Artists Association's Spring Art Tour. I only made it to 3 of the locations but had very meaningful experiences at each of them. I can honestly say I felt I not only photographed artists at play, but I also met new friends. I've not had so many personal conversations in one day with so many people. I also got to work with my apprentice Katherine at two of the locations. It feels so good to teach. By the time I got home I was a bit overwhelmed and wound up. I didn't fall asleep until the wee hours! I've another two days of coverage. I wonder who I'm going to meet today? This photo is of the artist Barbara Westfall.

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The Shadows of Prayer

In the fluttering darkness I found solace.

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Gates of the Soul

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I stood before the doors of the Temple for the first time today. Up until now I have used the visitors' entrance at the bottom of the main stairs. I've been doing volunteer work there for a short while, mainly in the forest and gardens. I'd hoped to be sort of a volunteer forester of sorts. Late yesterday I was asked to come present my portfolio. Today I did so and it was one of the most intimate conversations I've had in a while. Not the nitty-gritty of the everyday you don't share with people, but the really deep aspects that have meaning to me. ​It was totally unexpected, and I honestly thought they were going to ask me to cut the grass on a regular basis when I first was asked to come talk. To be given a shot at capturing the Temple, the culture, as well as being welcomed to explore the Noble Eightfold Path has left me wondering at how quickly life can change. And so I stood at the door of the Temple.

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Hunter III

Just when I was beginning to fret that my life was going to be nothing but training, kittens and house repair I received relief. The local area is hosting a Spring Art Tour. Basically it's a driving tour around my local region with stops at various artists' studios. Earlier this year they'd talked to me about photographing the entire tour but those plans seemingly fell through. Last night Mount Horeb Area Artists Association called and asked if I could photograph it after all. Since it begins today (!), and I've already committed to a few events this weekend, we've paired it down to focusing on 8 of the 17 locations. I'll not get those, but I'll try to fit in a couple extras as well. Looks like a fun assignment! Thankfully, I'd actually photographed one of them yesterday by coincidence. I love working with Center Ground Studios, so was already taking images of one of his new pieces. I'll take it as a sign...

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