Family Pictures with the Coe's!

What a wonderful situation - I got to see my best friend and her growing family AND I got to take their photographs!  I know how important it is for families to have their family pictures taken.  To this very day I love going through the old pictures my mom has of us when we were children. There is a special place in my heart for the Coe family.  I look forward to every visit with them, for the girls grow up so quickly, and time passes with so much to catch up on.  We had a fun time at the park, the girls played on the swings, slides, and even learned how to blow bubbles!  That was an experience!  Kids sure are full of energy -I don't think I can count one time when the girls sat still :)  I had a blast and can't wait to see the Coe's on my next visit to Ohio!

To see the entire Gallery of the Coe's family pictures click the address below.

http://nicolemgreene.zenfolio.com/coefamily2011

Blast of Color!

Last week, I had the amazing opportunity to continue my education through Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and Great Lakes Institute of Photography (GLIP).  I met so many wonderful artists - all teachers in my eyes - for I learned A LOT in only 4 days.  I finally felt a sense of belonging as an artist, that I haven't felt since my photo darkroom days at BGSU.  It was sad to leave, but I am so thankful for the photographers who develop, teach, and attend these programs.  I will definitely see you there next year!

On one of our outings to Downtown Ann Arbor, MI - we had some time to kill while waiting for our model.  Downtown, there is a  'graffiti hall' - graffiti artists paint all over the walls until their heart is content.  I'm not sure if this is supported by everyone in the community - but it seems to be quite a popular place.  Another interesting tid bit - in the 'graffiti hall' there is a 'gum wall'.  Passers by add their chewed gum to the wall and it becomes part of the art - painted over and over and over again - creating a whole new texture to the brick wall itself.  Some might consider it gross - others might consider it sculpture!

Here are several photos I took while visiting Ann Arbor.

better late than never

I've still been working on the photos from Crozet.  Here are a couple "still life" peices.   I love the purple and blues in the first one.  The second one, I've always like the way textured rope looks when tied in knots - so much movement for the eye to follow.  Enjoy!

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Double success!

The art show and graduation both went so well!  Graduation: No rain, well behaved students, no trips, and lots of smiles.  Art show:  threat of rain--only a few sprinkles, art work sold, smiling faces, and I met some new artist friends!  No better way to finish up the evening than by eating sushi and Thai food with some close friends.  It was a long day, but a great day.  Thanks to all who stopped by!

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ART SHOW THIS SATURDAY june 11

Summer is here!  School is out, so the artist in me kicks into high gear.  I will be at the ArtScape Art Fair in Old Town Winchester this Saturday from about 11 am to 6 pm.  There will be other local artists and various activities.  Check out the details here - http://www.oldtownwinchesterva.com/2011/06/artscape-art-fair-2011/

Come support the local artists and stop by my tent and say hi!  Hope to see you there.

Here's a little something new I've been working on - prints available at the show!

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Happy Birthday Dad!

Yesterday, my dad turned 50!  I've gotten my dad a lot of gifts over the years, and he has always had this "sense" of what was wrapped up in the gift box.  I would try hard every year, at Christmas and his birthdays, to surprise him once and for all.  So, after my dad bought one of his favorite "toys" in 2007, I created these two drawings of his Split Window Coupe.  Finally!  He was surprised!  I was ecstatic, Dad loved the drawing....and he couldn't have guessed no matter how hard he tried.  So, even though I wasn't home to celebrate with my dad on his birthday this year, I thought of that moment we had together - and it brought me back home :)  Love you Dad!

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Crozet, VA

What a great weekend with family!  Joe and I spent the weekend with his family in a quiet cabin in the woods in Crozet, VA for his cousins wedding.  Congratulations Josh and Laura!  The wedding was beautiful, and the vows brought us ( I mean me) to tears.  The reception had delicious food and joyous dancing.  I love weddings :)  Not only do I love weddings, but I love the few times a year I get to spend with my husband and his family.  They are a blast!

Mom and her boys!

Cheese!


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good times with family

Joe's family is in town and we are off for a big wedding celebration!   We are headed to a gorgeous lake and I can not wait to take some pics!

All the boys in Joe's family have played hockey since they were wee little.  Here is the youngest, Jared - doing a great job!

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