John Muir's Influence
How John Muir influenced my photography
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The Artist's Blog
Thanks for your interest in the Artist's Blog.
To the right is a short introductory video for you.
Have fun reading - and have a great week,
Drake
Different Perspectives
Give a child a dandelion going to seed, and it immediately becomes a source of intrigue.
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Connected - Seeking Balance
This is a philosophical stone. A lot of different meanings are available upon evaluation.
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Raindrops
The first sign of spring is seeing the “V” shaped formation of geese overhead.
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A Quiet Invitation
What is the Artist's Journey?
I believe the vision of an artist grows from this inner self—our own experiences, our beliefs, our way of seeing.
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Thought for the Day
"If you do what you can do,
and I do what I can do,
together, we can make a difference.”
~ John Denver
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