Do you have a word of the year? I'm looking forward to an artful year. I'm more focused than I've been in years past. Here's to a successful 2019 - whatever that means for you!
Artsy Endeavors Week of Oct 21
I’m hoping to begin this as a weekly post. I often speak about how daily life inspires me. I shouldn’t even tell you how many photos & videos are on my phone - thanks for the large phone memory & extra cloud space, honey.
I am working on a project with another Mil Spouse. I am so excited & honored to be working on it. This was one of my concepts Teamwork in ALS. It didn’t make the cut, but I’m thinking of making it into a card design.
Beading again … Those that just know me as an illustrator & photographer may not know my first inkling of a creative business began in jewelry making. I’m even published!
These are going to be a convertible wrap bracelet or necklace with pieces of life. I’m taking Eclectic Beaded Crochet Jewelry class by Robin Dudley-Howes.
Exploring & photographing sites of where I currently live is a big part of my art. It fills my bucket & creative soul. Frederick, MD is known for the local covered bridges. I took a trip to 2 of them. I’ll have to go back as the fall leaves are still not here.
This is a wet mixed media background titled “Patriotic”. I’ve got plans for you :)
Another exploring adventure. I went to visit Sweet Clover Barn. There are several barns in the area that open once a month decorated with vintage, antique & gift items. I love going to look for inspiration & support local small businesses.
Small Business Saturday
Thank you for supporting my small business. It's always been a dream of mine to sell my artwork. Having a Redbubble Shop has allowed me to pursue my love of photography, painting, & graphic design.
The store has all sorts of fun things - the tote bags, journals & stickers are my favorites!
https://www.redbubble.com/people/NerissaAlford/shop
Hello in Hangul, Turkish & Arabic.
Photos (L-R): Haedong Yonggung Temple - Busan, South Korea / Wawoojeongsa Temple - Yongin, South Korea / Kizkalesi Castle - Mersin, Turkey / Tree covered in Evil Eyes - Cappadocia, Turkey / Camel Silhouette - the desert in Kuwait
Hello - Annyeonghaseyo - Merhaba - Marhabaan
Desert Camel - Kuwait
Thanks for stopping by! Whether you know me from our travels around the world, my hometown of Tampa, FL or if you are brand new, I'm happy you're here. I'm living the charmed life of traveling artist supporting my awesome husband & raising our energetic boys.
EmirganPark - Istanbul, Turkey
I started out as a jewelry designer. As we moved half way around the world to Kuwait, I found photography, mixed media canvases & came full circle when I started taking bead weaving classes at a gem of a store in Kuwait. In Turkey, I started my graphic design career. In Korea, I didn't give myself much time to create, but I traveled, took photos & soaked in the inspiration.
Haedong Yonggung Temple - Busan, South Korea
As I start my art business, I hope to use this blog to show my art processes (with a few tutorials thrown in) as well as how my inspiration translates into a final pieces. I love traveling & am excited to take you along with me.