Saturday, May 24, 2008

Del Mar Fair

Palomar College photography students are so amazing and love to show off our talents at the annual Del Mar Fair. This year I have entered in two images, both under Donna as instructor. She helped me choose the images and so we chose one image from the Macro assignment of a Peacock Feather and an image from my photo story and Mexico portfolio titled, "Esperanza y Maella." I'm excited to go and see all the beautiful work done by my fellow students!

Student Art Sale

This year was the first time I have had the opportunity to sell any of my work. I didn't have much time to prepare but I did the best I could with the time that I had. I printed and matted 2-5x7 images of my Waterlily (shot in Balboa Park) and make about 36 note cards with various flower and beach images. I sold 24 of the note cards and both 5x7 prints. It's exciting to know that my work is appreciated. :)

Waterlily
Waterlily

Casita del Pueblo, Uptown Whittier





This month has been an amazing one for my photography. I currently have four images up at the gallery in the Mexican Folk Art Store, Casita del Pueblo in Uptown Whittier. The show is titled, "Mujeres Collective Art Show" with work by some amazing local artists. Most of the work that is displayed are paintings and I was fortunate enough to be one of only two photographers in the show. I chose four images that I shot down in Maneadero, Mexico while on a missions trip with our church group, Pouring Out Hope. There are three images from the most recent trip in April and one from a trip taken in March of last year. These images are of the women and female children of a migrant village in Maneadero. I had the wonderful opportunity to chat with some of these women and find out how they came to live in this village and they told me wonderful stories of their home state Oaxaca. These images represent the beauty and spirit of these amazing women and children. The show will run from May 10th to the first week in June.

Casita del Pueblo:: 6738 Greenleaf Ave. Whittier, CA 90601 www.casitadelpueblo.com

Boehm Gallery

I have two images in the Boehm Gallery at Palomar College. I was chosen by my teacher to display these images in the student art show. This was my first gallery my work has ever been in and I am proud to have them displayed for many people to see. :) I have worked so hard this semester and it's amazing to see my work displayed on the gallery walls. I thank all of my photography instructors that have guided me and encouraged me along the way. Both images are pigment prints and they are both window matted and framed.

Oceanside Pier
Waves Crashing on the Pier


Carlsbad Waves
Morning Waves