The Big Picture And The MOP (Month of Photography) Denver

I am not sure when I heard about The Big Picture and what Mark Sink is doing for the month of photography, but when I found out, I knew I wanted to be a part of it!  Being in a gallery is always nice but being outside for everyone to see is such a great way to showcase artist's work around the world.

As The Big Picture describes on their blog, "This show of grand scale contemporary photography exposes the possibility of images as art via email instantly exchanged globally and blown up to large mural proportions.  Images gathered from photographers around the world will be expanded as large Xerox prints and displayed inside galleries as well as posted in approved outdoor locations throughout the city of Denver and sister cities around the globe."

If you are in the Denver area, they are having a Big Picture Celebration on Saturday, March 30th from 12-5pm at the "Open Air Gallery" behind City O City for amazing images, refreshment and music.  I wish I could be there to celebrate.

As soon as I heard about The Big Picture, I wanted to participate.  I was so pleased when I heard back right away that they wanted to use the images I submitted from my new series, "Reflected Identities."  I only wish that I was able to be there to see all of the amazing artwork on the walls of Denver.  The images on this blog post are courtesy of Mark Sink.  So far, I've seen two of my images on the walls and I am amazed by all of the talent included in the project.  I'm thrilled to be a part of it. They will soon announce where all the images are located around the city via google maps.

Also, during the MOP in Denver, two of my images were selected in the Juried show at the Hinterland Gallery, titled "Seen. Unseen."  I was so delighted to hear that I received second place from my image, "Dissolve".  There have been so many great show openings for the MOP!  It's so nice to see a city dedicated to the art of photography.  I am honored to be a part of the Big Picture and Hinterland's show.  Thank you for all you do, Mark Sink and Sabin Aell!

MOPLA Month Of Photography Los Angeles Group Show

I am very excited to be selected to participate in the MOPLA (Month of Photography, Los Angeles) group show on April 29th!

As you might have noticed, I love to take pictures and I seem to snap away and take a lot.  At the beginning, I didn't show a lot of the photos I found interesting but once I decided that it didn't matter what other people thought, I put up what I enjoyed looking at and it turns out...others like them too!  In this short period of time, I have been fortunate enough to have my own show of my Long Beach Images, I participated in an art walk and wrapped up another smaller show lastnight.  All of these things have been great experiences and I am thankful for each one.

I am so thrilled that MOPLA chose one of my favorite photographs, "Dixie" to show in the exhibit.  She is the baby of a fellow "Silver Sister," Martha.  I took this picture of her on our silver trailer weekend with the ladies.  She was such a sweetie coming up to me to say hello while I was on the ground to her level but just far enough away that her leash wouldn't allow her to get to me.  Of course I gave her love and attention once I took the picture.  I was able to capture two of my favorite things in a single photograph...my love of Airstreams and dogs.

If you are in the Los Angeles area, I would love to say hello to you at the show.  There are several events planned for the month through this fantastic organization.  Please check the MOPLA website for more information by clicking HERE.  The group event is scheduled for Thursday, April 29th from 7pm-10pm (photographs will stay up for 3 weeks). I am grateful to have this opportunity to be participating alongside some pretty amazing photographers. I look forward to it!  The list of group show artists are listed on the front page of the MOPLA home page, under "News."

To see more of my photographs, click HERE.