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Thursday, December 23, 2010
Special Request
The Holidays
Good day!
It's been cold and beautiful and I have really enjoyed being at home. Although it is extremely boring at times, I have found a spot in the living room with my 9 year old sister watching Christmas movies and painting/ working on things for the big last semester.
I went to the Ritz civic center to ask about exhibiting there after graduation and walked out with a date for a show in my own town. Pretty crazy. I'm excited about it though. It will be November 2011 and there is even an opening reception on the 5th of November just for me.
Monday I ran into one of my friends from high school. She is pregnant and so precious! She is having a girl and her gift from me is my first sewing project :) I'm making her a bird mobile. It was absolutely wonderful to see her. I haven't seen her since May! Anyways she is having her baby on Monday. I'm so happy for her!
It's been cold and beautiful and I have really enjoyed being at home. Although it is extremely boring at times, I have found a spot in the living room with my 9 year old sister watching Christmas movies and painting/ working on things for the big last semester.
I went to the Ritz civic center to ask about exhibiting there after graduation and walked out with a date for a show in my own town. Pretty crazy. I'm excited about it though. It will be November 2011 and there is even an opening reception on the 5th of November just for me.
Monday I ran into one of my friends from high school. She is pregnant and so precious! She is having a girl and her gift from me is my first sewing project :) I'm making her a bird mobile. It was absolutely wonderful to see her. I haven't seen her since May! Anyways she is having her baby on Monday. I'm so happy for her!
Monday evening I intended to do some night photography.
My secret: As much as Blytheville is boring and really a lot of the time I think there is nothing that could interest me here. I love Blytheville in the holidays. Main Str. is wonderful and lit up and run down places that I would never stop intrigue me with their half done Christmas decorations in the windows.
However, I somehow managed to make it 4 hours down the road with my tripod and without the key piece to connecting the camera to the tripod. ha silly me. I go one picture from the light and thought it was worth sharing.
I did go exploring on my way back from Jonesboro and loved every moment. I met some interesting people and ventured out to a few places I have never been and of course the film camera came with me :) The pictures haven't been developed and probably won't until next week. I'll be sure to share my finding with you soon.
This last picture makes me laugh and I really I personally love it. Hope you enjoy!
xoxo,
Micah
Saturday, December 18, 2010
12.19.2010
Hello friends,
My inspiration for this piece comes from my journey home over Thanksgiving.
Mixed Media
My inspiration for this piece comes from my journey home over Thanksgiving.
Mixed MediaHave a wonderful day!
Xoxo,
Micah
Monday, December 13, 2010
Awake
Goodmorning,
I hope your weekend was splendid.
It is most certainly a break. The parking lot is empty and the upstairs is quiet. I still need to repack for Andrew's but my mind is turning very quickly.
I wish everyone a happy week
xoxo,
micah
I hope your weekend was splendid.
It is most certainly a break. The parking lot is empty and the upstairs is quiet. I still need to repack for Andrew's but my mind is turning very quickly.
I wish everyone a happy week
xoxo,
micah
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Inspirations
Good afternoon,
These are some inspirations I have found lately.
Lynn Goldsmith
www.thelookingglass.com
These are some inspirations I have found lately.
Lynn Goldsmith
www.thelookingglass.com
Sarah Pickering
Series Incident
www.maggietaylor.com
Amy Arbus
www.amyarbus.com
Rachel Papo
www.rachelpapo.com
Series "Desperately Perfect"
Amy Arbus
www.amyarbus.com
Rachel Papo
www.rachelpapo.com
Series "Desperately Perfect"Steve McCurry
Karin Apollonia Mueller
Eugene Richards
Hope you found as much inspiration as I did.
Have a beautiful day!
Xoxo
Micah
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Monday, December 6, 2010
End of the semester
Hello End of the Semester!
So glad to see you and well it is a little bittersweet. ONE MORE SEMESTER to go!
My oh my where did my life go? hehe
Anyways, I'm feeling free and I have been painting and finding lots of inspiration from mixed media collage artists.
I'm extremely excited to show what I am working on but it's going to still be a couple of days.
If you would like to purchase any photos on my blog or would like a painting, feel free to email me or comment on my page with any questions :)
My email address is micahwilliams.25@gmail.com
Have a blessed day!
Xoxo
Micah
So glad to see you and well it is a little bittersweet. ONE MORE SEMESTER to go!
My oh my where did my life go? hehe
Anyways, I'm feeling free and I have been painting and finding lots of inspiration from mixed media collage artists.
I'm extremely excited to show what I am working on but it's going to still be a couple of days.
If you would like to purchase any photos on my blog or would like a painting, feel free to email me or comment on my page with any questions :)
My email address is micahwilliams.25@gmail.com
Have a blessed day!
Xoxo
Micah
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
12.1.2010
Vintage this, Vintage that. Old things, New things.
I am deeply inspired by patterns and mostly patterns created originally in there time period. Things found in the attic that haven't been touch in a long time. They have been forgotten, and yet it's so new to me. I love searching through my grandmothers house in search of things and through my mother's jewelry box to find what has been handed down to her. I think that taking these things and putting them in new settings that they haven't been in a long time or they wouldn't normally be put there is something I am inspired to search.
I find a lot of inspiration from Kenda North. Yes I know I talk about her a lot. Her newest body of work showcases a dining table. She was inspired when moving a lot of her mothers things.
This picture was taken on the same day as my post "Rachael".
I am deeply inspired by patterns and mostly patterns created originally in there time period. Things found in the attic that haven't been touch in a long time. They have been forgotten, and yet it's so new to me. I love searching through my grandmothers house in search of things and through my mother's jewelry box to find what has been handed down to her. I think that taking these things and putting them in new settings that they haven't been in a long time or they wouldn't normally be put there is something I am inspired to search.
I find a lot of inspiration from Kenda North. Yes I know I talk about her a lot. Her newest body of work showcases a dining table. She was inspired when moving a lot of her mothers things.
This picture was taken on the same day as my post "Rachael".
35 mm film. 30 x 42 1/2 inches
xoxo,
Micah
Nature vs. Humanity
Good day!
This semester, I was able to experience different format film. I found a new love for Holga. It is a medium format camera. 120 mm film.
I am not an environmentalist, but I love Gods creation. He is the ultimate artist and everyday is different, one leaf less, an overcast sky...you get it. I often wonder what it was like in the very beginning of time. In these images I wanted to show vast land that has been has hint of humanity. It seems sometimes times that everywhere we look nature has been taken over or touched by human life, whether its being torn down to build a new community, or new businesses. We have changed our environments in so many ways. Sure we pick locations for the view but still we neglect to see the beauty in nature before its been touch by human hands. In the distance we find more man made structures.
This semester, I was able to experience different format film. I found a new love for Holga. It is a medium format camera. 120 mm film.
I am not an environmentalist, but I love Gods creation. He is the ultimate artist and everyday is different, one leaf less, an overcast sky...you get it. I often wonder what it was like in the very beginning of time. In these images I wanted to show vast land that has been has hint of humanity. It seems sometimes times that everywhere we look nature has been taken over or touched by human life, whether its being torn down to build a new community, or new businesses. We have changed our environments in so many ways. Sure we pick locations for the view but still we neglect to see the beauty in nature before its been touch by human hands. In the distance we find more man made structures.
Xoxo,
Micah
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Murals
Here are some murals :)
The one on the left is mine, the middle is Maggie Wooten's, and then Kate Swartz on the right.
It was one heck of a night. Lots of fun though. Both of them will be gone next semester, but it was good to get to know them a little better haha
The one on the left is mine, the middle is Maggie Wooten's, and then Kate Swartz on the right.
It was one heck of a night. Lots of fun though. Both of them will be gone next semester, but it was good to get to know them a little better haha
Have a wonderful evening!
xoxo
Micah
What a Day!
Oh Good Noon to you!
It's been such a crazy last few weeks. It's almost time for Thanksgiving and I'm very excited about it.
Last night I printed my first mural! It's huge and awesome! However I do not have a picture :(
Here lately I have been really considering my Thesis for next semester. I have so much to do to finish out my research for it this semester. The Palmer Home for Children is my concentration for thesis work. I will be creating a documentary. Right now however my mind has been spinning to incorporate some mixed media with the pictures veering away from the traditional documentary photography. I really think it could be just as much of a documentary as I incorporate work from the children with my photographs. I wish I could share my pictures with you but I'm am not allowed for the sake of privacy for the children and those who live there and take care of the children. They have been wonderful and its been such a blessing to work with them.
I have been searching for artists inspirations. If you have any suggestions let me know, I would love to hear :)
Right now one of my inspirations is Judith Henry. I am really drawn to her "where I am now" series. It is photography collaged together with elements of tape and ink. Although I would not want to right over the tops of these pictures. I find them inspiring.
Anyways I really need to go work on getting these images printed.
I hope you all have a blessed day!
xoxo,
Micah
It's been such a crazy last few weeks. It's almost time for Thanksgiving and I'm very excited about it.
Last night I printed my first mural! It's huge and awesome! However I do not have a picture :(
Here lately I have been really considering my Thesis for next semester. I have so much to do to finish out my research for it this semester. The Palmer Home for Children is my concentration for thesis work. I will be creating a documentary. Right now however my mind has been spinning to incorporate some mixed media with the pictures veering away from the traditional documentary photography. I really think it could be just as much of a documentary as I incorporate work from the children with my photographs. I wish I could share my pictures with you but I'm am not allowed for the sake of privacy for the children and those who live there and take care of the children. They have been wonderful and its been such a blessing to work with them.
I have been searching for artists inspirations. If you have any suggestions let me know, I would love to hear :)
Right now one of my inspirations is Judith Henry. I am really drawn to her "where I am now" series. It is photography collaged together with elements of tape and ink. Although I would not want to right over the tops of these pictures. I find them inspiring.
Anyways I really need to go work on getting these images printed.
I hope you all have a blessed day!
xoxo,
Micah
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Paintings
So I made some progress.
It feels wonderful :)
This is acrylic with added texture.
It feels wonderful :)
This is acrylic with added texture.
I also photographed a watercolor from the summer. I still have two others to photograph.
Xoxo,
Micah
Friday, November 12, 2010
more from fall break
Fall break in film.
Some of them have light damage but I think it adds a little something.
Some of them have light damage but I think it adds a little something.
Xoxo,
Micah
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Sneak Peak. Andrew + Kim definitely a perfect match
Ok so I took engagement pictures two weeks ago and then school hit me like a ton of bricks. It's finally lightening up and I'm hoping the bricks stay away for a little bit.
Anyways Kim Tootle and Andrew Torries. They were precious and I'm so excited I get to be apart of this time in their lives. Kim and I met freshman year in Drawing 1. She is so sweet and full of creative ideas. Andrew is a civil engineer. Kim and I both agree everyone should have an Andrew ;) haha
By the way they have started a little business. Its called you and me woodworks. If you have facebook check them out. http://www.facebook.com/pages/You-Me-Woodworks/112343418829508
Now to the sneak peak :) These are just a few that I got to edit today. I'll be editing more this weekend.
Anyways Kim Tootle and Andrew Torries. They were precious and I'm so excited I get to be apart of this time in their lives. Kim and I met freshman year in Drawing 1. She is so sweet and full of creative ideas. Andrew is a civil engineer. Kim and I both agree everyone should have an Andrew ;) haha
By the way they have started a little business. Its called you and me woodworks. If you have facebook check them out. http://www.facebook.com/pages/You-Me-Woodworks/112343418829508
Now to the sneak peak :) These are just a few that I got to edit today. I'll be editing more this weekend.
Enjoy
xoxo
Micah
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Just outside the door
I find it a relief when I can walk outside and see something look so beautiful that my mind can only think of the ultimate artist. Compliments of the Creator Lord Almighty himself.
I took this a few weeks ago as well when it felt like fall for probably the first time this semester. I walked outside and saw such beautiful colors. I wanted a picture and the only thing I had was 35mm black and white in my hand. Even though you can't see the true colors of the day, I think it was truly worth black and white.
I took this a few weeks ago as well when it felt like fall for probably the first time this semester. I walked outside and saw such beautiful colors. I wanted a picture and the only thing I had was 35mm black and white in my hand. Even though you can't see the true colors of the day, I think it was truly worth black and white.
Xoxo
Micah
Family
A few weekends ago I went to spend time with my family. They are always so much fun. It's different now tho. My grandfather is gone. I wish I would have taken more pictures when he was there. I know that I can't do anything about that so that weekend I decided it was picture time since I don't see them often. They are so funny! I love them! The guys watched Football and the girls well we went through my grandmothers old patterns and some of her outfits that she made herself. However, when I developed my film, I messed up some pictures. I'll have to retake them next time I'm there :)
Xoxo
Micah
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