With the start of 2013, Kim decided to build on that initial class...and has started beyond Beyond...
I signed up immediately...this year, there's just a once a week prompt...providing a challenge...idea to try...food for thought...a creative kick in the pants...its the perfect nudge for me...especially since my word for the year is "essence" and I want to focus on what my art is about...
Class started yesterday...and our first challenge was to change our perspective with taking a photograph...look at the subject from a different angle or viewpoint...take our time...don't be rushed...edit the results...see what works and what doesn't...which all tied in neatly with Kim's closing advice...be present...
Paring down to what is important...to the essence...I think I may be on the right path...
Do you have a word for the year?...has it motivated you yet? do tell...
Damn! There you go again....making me feel bad! Just kidding!! This looks like a fantastic challenge/course. Can't wait to see what you come up with!! So far...it's looking good!!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea of looking at it from different perspectives...since my word is "learn", I should stretch out this way!
ReplyDeleteLucky You- WOuld Love to take a photography class- Your Pictures are wonderful- perfect for Easter- the idea that a picture can say so much and how you take it-can change the whole look or what the picture is about-
ReplyDeleteGreat Blog as usual
Karryann
thanks Karryann...it is amazing how a picture can convey so much...
DeleteHi Amy, beautiful pics, love the idea of looking at things with a new word... "Essence". My word is 'joy'. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and ideas with us.
ReplyDeleteEmilou - love your choice of word for the year...so positive and reaffirming!
DeleteBeautiful pictures, love the soothing colours and its fun to see how they all play out so differently pending on the angle you took the pictures. Neat class.
ReplyDeleteMy word (I have a few words) 'Vison' 'challenge' 'energy' and 'focus'
Mari - I'm looking forward to another year of learning in this class...its starting out well.
DeleteI like that you haven't limited yourself to one word for the year...all of your choices are great!
You are absolutely on the right path, Amy!
ReplyDeleteI'm talking with my sis-in-law about heading to Everett in May.....woo hoo!!!!!