Favorites

Getting the tools out to create a new patio or a graphic design using Illustrator keeps us very busy. Looking through our photos, I believe we are blessed with a supportive family, a good work ethic, and the creative skills that make our lives more interesting and sweet. Some sarcasm is fun too. Today, I postedContinue reading “Favorites”

Through the Lens

This post is about my creative process. Away from technology, experiencing life through the lens of my camera, is my favorite place to be. Whether it’s a pink reflection on the lake, or orange flower petals reaching for the light, I’m in my happy place. yessssss. I didn’t know the shape of this succulent plantContinue reading “Through the Lens”

Make Your Point

I remember when my parents hired a designer to work on the decor for my bedroom when I was in high school. The curtains and the bed covering were a green and rust paisley pattern. At that time, I was not impressed with the moroccan style motifs. How things change when your taste in decorContinue reading “Make Your Point”

Bees Don’t Digress

Taking time to smell the roses, and photograph them is not always easy, especially when you have a few minutes in the morning before work.  I am a nature lover, so I always get up early to enjoy my morning time.  I’ve been known to get distracted by the bumble bees when I’m having myContinue reading “Bees Don’t Digress”

Guaranteed to Satisfy

As promised, our video from Mackinac Island on July the fourth. It was a very satisfying experience having lunch at the Grand Hotel. The view of the Straits of Mackinac was stunning from the highest point in the cupola, where we enjoyed a tropical cocktail. We always look forward to our next visit, satisfaction guaranteed!Continue reading “Guaranteed to Satisfy”

Satisfy Your Heart

I’ve always had a desire to make stuff by hand. I thoroughly enjoy every process of developing a concept through photographing product vignettes. These are a few of my treasured images. The beaded photos are from when I was around 14 years old. It is very satisfying to look at old photos and remember justContinue reading “Satisfy Your Heart”

First Time, Tiki Design

I’ve been working on a graphic design project, while doing some research about Hawaiian tiki culture. So you might imagine, the sparkling water on a turquoise ocean, the longest white beach ever, and sipping on a fruity drink with a blue umbrella decoration. Sounds divine. This is the first time I’ve designed a Hawaiian theme,Continue reading “First Time, Tiki Design”

Mighty Mac Bridge

We’ve traveled over and under the Mackinac bridge in recent years. The exhilarating feeling of going fast under the bridge by boat will stay with me forever, but the images captured while driving over it are definitely grand! More on this subject coming soon. Where do love to travel to in Michigan? ~Tresa    Continue reading “Mighty Mac Bridge”

Atop

I don’t have a bucket list, but if I did, this park would be on it. I captured this stunning scenery at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near Elmira, Michigan. Stationed atop in the sand, with camera in hand, looking over the edge of the dunes. The vastness of Lake Michigan, and the seeminglyContinue reading “Atop”

Go Back in Time

  I wish I could go back in time and give my 29-year-old artistic self some advice. For one, I would say, try not to be too “judgy”.  I believe, as artists we strive to do our best, but at times, form a habit of judging ourselves too harshly. Do your best and the rest willContinue reading “Go Back in Time”