360 photos from off grid camping for the 4th of July

These photos are from camping in Northern California near the coast. This area is so beautiful and on a sunny warm day it’s like paradise. Nature is a source of inspiration for me and many others. Thankfully, with COVID, the outdoor life is still an easy way to get some relief. I’m experimenting with off…

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Photos from #fringefestival and International Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland 2019

We (Mystic Sisters Tracy and Lisa) stopped in to see over 20 different performances during August for the Festivities in Edinburg, Scotland. It’s been going on for over 40 years and I think you could attend each year going forward for as long as you can and continue to find inspiration.  From single person to…

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Achieving a work life balance with a 360 digital media bike trailer

Progress on the bike trailer design: it’s becoming a 360 digital media studio. When I bike to the beach or park I can bring this little trailer for my own use and then some to mix work with exercise! Achieving a work life balance is important and somehow this is my solution. Equipment assembled so…

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Yes! Space to paint! Before & after outdoor studio spring cleaning 🧹

Can you tell what’s before and what’s after in the studio photos? I’ve spent about 3 hours setting up to paint. The weather is finally cooperating and I can finally work in my outdoor studio. Today included brushing away the cobwebs and ripping out the weeds that have grown over the winter and spring. If…

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Spring cleaning the outdoor/mobile studio

My full outdoor and mobile studio setup is changing and evolving! A studio is both a place, a collection of materials, and a creative practice all rolled into one. The best way to design is by doing. Today a new low table design, that fits on top of the red wagon, emerged in the process.…

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What art supplies should I take on my trip to Italy?

I’ve been asking myself what art supplies to take on my trip to Italy. I’m going for about a week and my luggage is minimal. I remember that, in the past, I’ve enjoyed sketching people and buildings while traveling. People who are sleeping are best because they stay in one place long enough to draw.…

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360 photos of beach dog walk exploring holy rocks

There were lots of little crabs 🦀 hanging out in these little pools at the beach. I also found many rocks with holes. The rocks seem man made, but somehow Nature makes them. Do you know how and why it happens? Theoretically a composite of compressed materials, some much softer and washed away faster in…

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