Reflections of an Artist: Fine Art Photography with a Splash of Prose (22) – Do You Dream in Color?

Jun 27, 2014

A daisy cast in an eerie blue light.

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You’ve heard the story: an artist wakes up suddenly, they’re inspired, they’re ready to go, they run to create… I’d love to tell you a dream inspired this image, but it’d be a straight up lie.

It’s actually this photo that inspires a memory of a dream I once had. I was in a classroom and the entire scene was lit in this same eerie blue. I ran across desks, bounced off of students’ heads, and grabbed blue balloons as retro video game sound effects marked my every move.

What can I say? Dreams can be withdrawing-crackhead-crazy sometimes!

It was the blue glow in this photo that brought me back to the memory of my blue dream. Then that led to another memory of the time I dreamt in black and white.

So I was wondering: do you dream in color? Tell me in the comments below.

What are these numbered posts all about? Read the introduction to my Photo & 100 Words project and find out!

 

Reflections of an Artist: Fine Art Photography with a Splash of Prose (21) – Making Wishes

Jun 20, 2014

Close up of the last dandelion seed on the stalk.

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My quest for magic began shortly after the realization that santa, the toothfairy, and the easter bunny were frauds. I didn’t stop believing in magic, I just hadn’t found it yet.

Ghosts, fairies, witches, leprecauns, werewolves, and vampires danced in my head. I made decisions based on the shake of a magic eight-ball, the roll of the dice, and by flipping cards and consulting Quiji boards. I made wishes on stars, clocks, and candles. I blew eyelashes off of my pinky and dandelion seeds off of the stem.

Since I’ve lost Quiji board and the eight-ball I find it harder to make decisions. I still make wishes everyday, though, and I think I always will. There are no unfulfilled wishes in my life, just wishes in progress. (Click to Tweet this!)

Can you think back to your childhood and remember some fantasy you had? Any magic or beliefs you’ve since left behind? Tell me all about ’em below!

What are these numbered posts all about? Read the introduction to my Photo & 100 Words project and find out! 

 

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