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It’s Quiet on Beaver Island

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Half and Half.” It was a quiet morning at the marina on Beaver Island. I decided to photograph the morning light and capture the stillness of the water, and its reflections from the lighthouse. This is Lake Michigan on a misty, gray morning in June. As I steppedContinue reading “It’s Quiet on Beaver Island”

Anchor Your Happiness

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Symbol.” A customer of mine told me that anchors have a lot of meaning to her and that she was having some health issues. When I asked her to explain, she said, “an anchor is a symbol of strength and stability.” She inspired me to make more anchor jewelry andContinue reading “Anchor Your Happiness”

Light the Way

Photography Class – Day 10 Theme: Mystery & Lighting Effects. A photograph can create a certain mood and communicate an idea that transcends its subject. Today, share an image that creates a sense of mystery. A lone mitten on the sidewalk. A trail leading off into the distance. Your dog’s deep brown eyes. Intrigue us with the feeling of uncertainty. ~~~~~~~Continue reading “Light the Way”

Define Your Bliss

Photography Class – Day Four What is your idea of bliss? Is it an image of your family, laughing at the dinner table? A state of total relaxation, while lying on the beach? Your latest painting, drying on the canvas? Bliss: complete happiness, great joy, paradise, or heaven: “wedded bliss” ~~~~~~~ The meaning of “Bliss” to me,Continue reading “Define Your Bliss”

Pink Spice Agate Slice

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined. –Henry David Thoreau Designed with Spring colors in mind. A fabulous pink druzy agate slice necklace measuring 24 inches around and is secured with a perfect size lobster clasp. You’ll love the copper chain with this one-of-a-kind gemstone with druzy quartz crystals. HandcraftedContinue reading “Pink Spice Agate Slice”

Wooden Boats, Not Just For Vikings.

Artists & photographers who love romantic boating scenes inspire me. Catching the light in a photo or in a painting. Saving a moment in time. — o1o — Tresa Meyer-Clark, Artist North Channel Yacht Club, Anchor Bay, Algonac, Michigan I captured a lot of moments on my IPhone this past summer on the Great Lakes with myContinue reading “Wooden Boats, Not Just For Vikings.”

Artist Perspective: Notice Me!

I read a post yesterday by cartoonist, illustrator, and writer Summer Pierre, titled, “On Value and Being Seen.” She was asked to share her thoughts on how she could skate the inevitable line of doing work for work sake, and doing work to be seen. To which I responded: Thank you for sharing! This writingContinue reading “Artist Perspective: Notice Me!”

The Pursuit of Happiness

This is where I need to be right now, no looking back and no regrets. Only beautiful thoughts, blessings, images, and words will be my space to create in. Creating my way to the pursuit of happiness! —Tresa I am a jewelry designer and graphic artist. On this blog, I hope to explore and learn,Continue reading “The Pursuit of Happiness”