Even though I'm a color-holic when it comes to my art, once in a while I enjoy the challenge of creating a print in more neutral tones.  This minimal flower image felt like the perfect canvas to experiment with...I'm definitely happy with the result.  It's always fun as an artist to push yourself and not always go to that "comfort zone" place where things feel super-easy.  (If you're familiar with my work, that comfort zone place for me would be my favorite color teal!)  Looking at this new image makes me feel like I've stretched my creative wings a little bit further.  :)  Hope you enjoy this photo!

This new print is called, "Seeking Grace" and is available on my shop on the following page...

Beige Flower Photograph - "Seeking Grace"

Have a comment or question for me?  I'd love to hear from you!  Feel free to email me at carolyn @ carolyncochrane.com.

See you here next week,

Carolyn  :)

 

I was shopping in Target a couple weeks ago, the kind-of shopping that's pretty mundane and boring to me... shampoo, paper towels, dog bones, nothing fun.  To make my trip more bearable I wandered over to the Home Decor section to see if they had anything new. 

As I was thumbing through the wall canvases, I thought I saw something familiar... a bird on wire canvas looked eerily similar to one of my own bird-on-wire images.  I picked it up and thought, "hey...my canvas has sparkly lights in the sky too."  And then... "Wait a minute, I think my image has a few birds at the bottom with a lot of birds at the top.  Are you serious?!?... this is MY IMAGE!!!!" 

I couldn't believe what I was seeing...my own image, "Music Notes" as a canvas for sale in Target!  I couldn't stop smiling from ear to ear!  It was at that moment I remembered sending this image to my art publisher about a year and a half ago.  My publisher told me back then that Target had some interest in it.  It was so long ago though and I never heard anything more that I totally forgot about it.

What a TOTAL shock and absolutely THRILLING surprise!!  I'm shopping for toilet paper one minute and spotting my own canvas in my local Target the next!!  I immediately called my hubby and made him drive over to Target so he could take my picture with it.  Of course irony won that day... when I left the house for my errands I said to him, "Boy, I hope I don't run into anyone I know, my hair looks bad and grey and I'm just throwing it back in an ugly pony tail."  Ha!  Little did I know I'd be getting my picture taken and would want to post this on the internet for all to see!  Oh well.  I'm too proud of this cool accomplishment to keep it to myself.  :)

You might spot this canvas in your local Target too.  If you do, let me know, I'd love to hear where it's spotted around the country!

To see "Music Notes" on my shop, click this link... Bird on Wire Photography - "Music Notes"

See ya here for a new post next week!

Carolyn  :) 

 

 

Hola Friends!  Today I'm sharing this photo from a quick trip my hubby and I took in the spring to sunny San Diego, California for a friend's wedding.  The idea of going on this trip was a BIG deal for me... I'm strictly an East Coast gal and had never been to California or any other West Coast state before.  I had never put my foot in Pacific ocean... The idea of seeing the coast on the other side of the country was THRILLING to me, especially since I love taking beach pics. 

Let me tell ya... the California coast did not disappoint, it was GORGEOUS.  What a difference in the landscape with the beautiful cliffs by the ocean, I'm so used to the New Jersey coast being flat.  The Pacific ocean was sooo beautiful and a spectacular shade of blue that I couldn't stop staring at.  As usual, I felt that wonderful calm and serenity the ocean brings me...aahhh.  :)  I really had a ball taking pictures of everything, sometimes things were so pretty there I felt like I was looking at a scene in a movie versus real life.   

Each day of our trip was around 75 degrees and sunny with absolutely no humidity (definitely different than NJ in the summer!)  The air smelled so clean and fresh, I kept taking these big deep breaths to take it all in.  I can definitely see why people love the West Coast, every day is another chance to get outside and do something fun.  Plus they have pretty palm trees...how cool is that!  lol

We're back in NJ now and I'm enjoying our beautiful oceans and beaches this summer but I'm absolutely planning on more California vacations in the future.  I seriously feel like I need to go out there for a couple months by myself so I can just drive up the Pacific Highway and shoot everything in sight.  (That was awesome by the way, one of the best drives of my life!)

Carolyn  :)

 

 

I've had some great beach time already this summer, sitting back in my beach chair and soaking in the calming vibes of the ocean.  What better way to spend the summer!  The print I'm sharing here today is pretty appropriate, I call it "Time Off."  I snapped this pic of these vacationers enjoying a beautiful day on the beach.  They had the beach all to themselves on the morning I shot this.  Even if you're busy with your work schedules or running around the house after your kids and can't get much of a break this summer for relaxing, I hope this print brings you a moment of peace!

Until next time,

Carolyn  :)

 

Hi Friends!  I've designed two 5x7 photo calendars for 2014, one in a calming beach theme and one in a colorful nature theme.  The calendars have 12 separate, unbound pages.  Every month features a popular photograph from my shop. Once the month is over, cut the white month area off and frame the 5x5 print! Buy one for yourself or as a Christmas gift!

Each calendar is $28.  This is a great buy since my regular price for one 5x5 print is $15! 

Where Would I Use a Photo Calendar?

The calendars can be used anywhere...on your fridge, your desk, you can frame them or prop them on a small photo easel. You can also place them in plastic photo stands found in discount stores, craft or drug stores.

Hope you're all doing well and getting in the Christmas spirit!

Carolyn  :)