Only 31 days, but so many photos! When I opened up March's folder, this one made me smile, and honestly, I had forgotten it. Phil and I wandered through Reston, VA, one day, happily window shopping through this sorts of places that I can't afford, but a great way to get some inspiration...just a great artist's date.
This display just made me smile and grin. These upcycled pinwheels filled the windows of a very exclusive women's clothing store, one of those where I couldn't begin to afford the wares. I snapped several shots, thinking what a good reminder that you don't need a lot of expensive stuff to create something eye catching - that art comes from inside you and not from the perfect supplies. (Not that I mind some new supplies!) I love the creativity and the light heartedness of them. Perfectly unpretentious, but wow, so much fun.
Head on over to Kat's blog and follow the linky links to feast on some wonderful photography and read why these particular shots connect with people's hearts.
I enjoyed your post! The artwork in the photo is beautiful, and the reminder in your words that art comes from within us.
Posted by: Deborah Tisch | April 03, 2012 at 09:27 PM
This is a great photo heart connection. I agree with you, the photo makes me feel happy and I would probably have more fun making one of these pinwheels than purchasing anything in the store.
Posted by: Phyllis Hart | April 04, 2012 at 06:37 AM
So beautiful and inspiring
Posted by: Zena (healingmoments) | April 04, 2012 at 10:51 AM
I love your heart connection, I had a similar one about simplicity (and unpretentious) and these made me smile too. love the colors and the playfulness - gorgeous!
Posted by: Kim Stevens | April 04, 2012 at 11:34 AM
Creativity is amazing like that, making something wonderful out of seemingly nothing. I love that you shared this, and the thought it brought to you in the Photo-Heart Connection! It is uplifting and makes me smile today.
Posted by: Kat Sloma | April 04, 2012 at 11:46 AM
What a fun thing to do, this looks really amazing. Thanks for sharing this fun photo!
Posted by: Nellies | April 04, 2012 at 12:45 PM
Wonderful image and post! These fans just made me smile!!
Posted by: Cathy H. | April 04, 2012 at 01:17 PM
I love these colourful pleated shapes, they're so joyful! The fact that they are unpretentious and yet so creative makes them even more stunning!
I like your words: "art comes from inside you...". Perfect!
Posted by: Sandra | April 05, 2012 at 01:03 AM
Hi, Paula!
I just love this image! Love it! The colour, the composition, the shapes. It's brilliant! And, the story that goes with it is wonderful. Thanks for sharing. So fun to discover this work..your work!
Visiting from Kat's Photo-heart connection. Have a wonderful weekend!
Juli
Posted by: Juli | April 06, 2012 at 12:18 PM
What a great find. And a great lesson. Sometimes the simple things are just what we need.
Posted by: Bo Mackison | April 06, 2012 at 11:53 PM