"At times our own light goes our and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us." ~ Albert Schweitzer
Here are a few of my favorite photographers, artists, musicians, and creative friends plus books, articles, magazines, and websites that speak to the creative process. I hope you find inspiration as well.
SOME OF MY FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHY BOOKS ARE:
Within the Frame:The Journey of Photographic Vision by David DuChemin
Visual Poetry by Chris Orwig. Very inspirational!
Nature Photographer Magazine http://www.naturephotographermag.com/
The Tao of Photography by Gross and Shapiro
The Zen of Creativity by John Daido Loori
The Zen of Seeing by Frederick Franck
The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
Mastery by George Leonard
Photography and the Creative Life by Nancy Rotenberg
ARTISTS WHOSE WORK INSPIRES ME:
Harvey Possemato - guitarist, composer, great husband, and really creative guy! http://www.harveyband.com/
Freeman Patterson - photographer www.freemanpatterson.com see his book Photo Impressionism and the Subjective Image
André Gallant - http://www.andregallant.com
Eddie Soloway - http://www.eddiesoloway.com
Guy Tal - an inspiring photographer and writer. GuyTal.com
Alison Shaw, photographer, teacher, Martha's Vineyard http://www.alisonshaw.com/
Mark Bowie, photographer and workshop leader http://www.markbowie.com
Paula Laverty, photographer, http://www.paulalaverty.com
Catherine Flynn, artist, Springfield, ILL http://www.ccoatesflynn.com
Deborah Bohren, Stamford CT, https://www.deborahloebbohren.com/
Barbara Kreutter, Alberta, Canada https://kreutter.zenfolio.com/
Richard Price, artist/painter http://www.richardprice.net/
Richard Lang, ceramic artist http://www.vasefinder.com/rslanggallery1.html
Maine Media Workshop http://www.mainemedia.edu
Adirondack Photography Workshop - https://www.adkpi.org
Cooperstown Art Association, Cooperstown, NY http://www.cooperstownart.com
State of the Art Gallery in Ithaca, NY http://soag.org
Editions Printing - 510 State St. Rochester, NY 14608 - https://editionsprinting.com
The Frame Shop - Fairport, NY - fine framing by nice people at reasonable prices. www.theframeshopfairport.com
Flower City Arts Center, Monroe Ave. Rochester, NY - https://flowercityarts.org/