Choreographer George Balanchine said ”God creates, I do not create. I assemble and I steal everywhere to do it –from what I see, from what the dancers can do… ”. In making art we gather from what is already there, more than we create it. I remember the turning point for me on my journey...
We spent a week at the beach last week. We have a number of Summer photo sessions coming up, so now was the best time for a little time out together… I took lots of spontaneous pictures of the girls in their element playing in the sand & sea. Then I asked them if I...
‘Painting intimate moments of motherhood’, that is how artist Katie m. Berggren describes her work. I first discovered Katie’s artwork about this time last year & I instantly ordered some of her prints for my home. Her paintings resonated with me in the intimacy between the parents & the children in her work, the way the...
It’s a cliché to say that children teach you to ‘stop & smell the roses’. It’s also true. They stop to smell the roses. They strongly suggest I do as well. There are days when tired is not a strong enough word. There are days when coffee & sunglasses help. There are days when they...
Dirt on her feet & mud on her hands. Sunshine on her skin & pearls around her neck. Flowers in her hair & watermelon stained cheeks. Chasing birds, looking for lizards, gathering berries, hide n seek behind the trees. Happy heart. Be little a little longer & even longer than that. I do love the...
Weekending. Best burger ever. Their first time bowling. Anouk played for fun. Ava played to win. The shoes are not as cool as they used to be. When I was a kid I didn’t think the old style shoes were cool. But they were. I know that now. Bowling is not something we do often....
I want pictures that feel like I wasn’t in the room with a camera. Pictures that write their story… their day dreams, their wishes, their wonder & their delight in simple things. Slightly hazy… like memories… where the details may be lost but the feelings are strong. Pictures of the way it is. Pictures of...
Miss two loves hanging out in the bath. She stays in there after the water has turned cold, swimming around, pouring & drinking the water every time she thinks I am not looking. Curious about why she insists on drinking the water, despite my constant pleading for her not to, I recently asked her, “Anouk...
She asks if she can take pictures with my camera. I almost say no. I always say yes. She holds it correctly. She leaves finger prints on my lens. Anouk usually photographs objects. Ava photographs people. If I ask them what flavour ice cream they want, Anouk will say chocolate. Ava can never decide. I...
He was five when his little sister was born & he would say, “she’s a beautiful girl in the beautiful world”. I’m told that they were fighting in the car on the way to the photo session (because that’s what an 11 year old brother & 6 year old sister do)…. but they also...
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I love the tranquility in your self-portraits. I find it hard sometimes to confront myself in self-portraits… might be a lesson in there somewhere!
Lisa, your whole blog is testimony to your artistry with what you see, what you present and how you express it all. Very inspiring and uplifting! We love all your work.
These are the most beautiful photos of you Lisa. I hope you are so going to frame sme of these. I especially love that last one of you and your little girl. heavenly! xxx
Wow! What an amazing post…you have both captured your self portrait beautifully, you look amazing Lisa especially with your daughter in your arms, a picture ~ no doubt, someday she will treasure. Keep up the good work/excellent talent!
Just beautiful!