"The Body"

I am heading to Calgary this weekend and hope to take in some showings while I am there.

One of them is Teresa Posyniak's  exhibition entitled "The Body" that is being

featured at the Telus Science Centre while "The Body Worlds and the Brain" is

showing.

Photographing sunrises

Alberta sunrise

I love our Alberta sunsets that are often amazing shades of orange, my favourite color by the way, and I think that's why.

My natural sleep pattern is to stay up late and not rise until the alarm goes off at 6:30am, so I catch the sunsets, but not usually the early sunrise.

Last night was one of those nights I could not sleep however, and got up at 3:30 am to do some work.

At 5:00 am however, I took a break and looked out my window and what I saw was so cool!

All of the east/north east facing houses off in the distance had windows of such a bright orange they looked like they were on fire.

I took some pictures that look great. I also took some and played around with some motion shots to turn the windows into flames perhaps like an actual fire.

Here's one shot I took that, out of respect for neighbours privacy has been cropped to show just the blur of the various windows so does not look as nice as the entire picture but still kind of neat.

Maybe I just might start rising early to catch more sunrises like this mornings...nope, on second thought I am not a morning person so for my families sake, I will stick to my current routine.

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May long weekend

May Long Weekend

Sometimes, your plans just have to change.

Planned on getting caught up on yard work this weekend, but due to the rain and cold weather kept it all indoors.  Did some inside spring cleaning instead.

Glad I didn't plan on tenting in the mountains this weekend!  Been there, done that!!!  Those who did brave the cold wet weather, good on ya!

Maybe tomorrow it will be nice enough to work outside.

Birds, Photographt,m and ...

Spring time brings with it new life and activity, and when it comes to
birds, that's a lot of activity.
We have birds a plenty around Alberta!
Here is a sunset shot of birds on the beach, up in the sky, and over the
lake, just hanging and flying around.
The other shot is of even more VERY noisy early birds! As soon as the sun
starts to come the bird alarms start.
It's amazing how much noise they can make!
Warm air, sunshine, and nature...LOVE IT!

Metropolis still touches a chord

Many of us have an aversion about using machines that replace people while at the same time, we love our gadgets. As a result, all kinds of machines are used without a second thought to the ways in which our lives are changed. Many artists are struggling to find ways to expose their art to a wider audience, particularly since some many people are now possible consumers - now matter what art form you might have an interest. The internet and the growth of more an more tools that make it possible to discover art in non-traditional art or finding the exavt piece of art which they are searching. Music, painting, blacksmithing, you name it, it can be found on the web and that art has the value that the current art owner and you , the consumer can agree on.

Inquisitive Calves

I love driving through the country in the spring time when you pass along baby calves, and horses.

Just yesterday, I had to slow down on a country back road while a farmer tried to guide a couple of calves back into his field.  They were just little tykes bouncing around and not really too concerned about what the farmer wanted them to do, and more interested in my car.

Then later in the day I saw the two calves happily playing with some others in the field, and they are just the cutest funniest things to watch!

It's funny how images can repeat in your mind, because as I was watching the calves play, Tammy Taylor's painting Inquisitive Calves came to mind.  Her painting really does capture the inquisitiveness of young calves.

One of stoodio8's members is competing this weekend at the A.C.A.C.A 2010 Art Show

Tammy Taylor is competing this weekend at the A.C.A.C.A 2010 ART SHOW with one of her newest oils.  Last year Tammy won the people's choice award!  stoodio8 would like to wish Tammy the best of luck in this  competition!  Why not go see her work cheer her on, and maybe even go home with a terrific original from her collection of oils.

Gavin Berg newest stoodio8 member

Welcome aboard Gavin Berg!

Gavin Berg is a photographer concentrating on landscape and nature photography.  I have seen Gavin's work over the last couple of years and I feel he has an incredible eye for the great shot that most people would not even think of trying. He is someone who always has his own perspective on composition.

I can't wait to see the great response you receive as you start posting your work Gavin.

Our featured artist

Tammy Taylor of Taylor'd Creations has joined stoodio8!

stoodio8 is pleased to have Tammy Taylor on board!  She is an award winning artist from Alberta whose oils are just amazing!

Tammy has a couple of her pieces in our store, and will continue to add more, so keep checking in for updates.

She is also competing, showing and selling this weekend in Red Deer, so we will follow up with her next week to see how the weekend went.

Good luck Tammy!

Stuff

Had a very busy day trying to fit in so many tasks!  But the nice weather makes it so much easier to smile while multitasking!

Enjoying the sun!

Enjoying listening to the birds again!

Just Enjoying!  (and stressing and wondering and and and!)

the Bloomin Garden Show and Art

Today the sun is shining, and it looks like a great day to head out to the the Bloomin Garden Show and Art Sale! Some Alberta Avenue's most artistic businesses are featured. I know some of the fabric and mixed media folks are presenting. And of course, the food is great too!

Check out the Bloomin Garden Show & Art Sale on 9210 118 Ave from 9am - 3pm today.

I am heading out right away, and looking forward to spending some time there to get into the swing of spring! Be sure to say HI!

Maritta

Snowday!

Ya gotta love a good snow fall in May in Alberta! Actually, it's really the precipitation I love more than the snow. I hope we get enough to lift the fire ban we have in our area. I can't wait to have our first spring bonfire to bring in the season.

Maritta Renz
Snowday

Angel Wing Sunset

Angel Wing Sunset
Sometimes you just can't help but look up into the sky and see something in
the clouds.
This time it was an angel wing at sunset! I saw a beautiful and fragile
wing of an angel with the sun gently shining through.
What do you see?
Maritta Renz