It’s funny how I’ve been thinking of “image making” a lot lately, I’m curious to see where that takes me this winter—winter has always been a time when I take the least pictures. I also keep returning to gratitude for the process and that sense of aliveness that we feel connected to, even through the slow and quiet days.
Your patience with the creative process is like breathing. Inspiring, gathering energy, pausing in the fullness... Then the long, slow exhale....and out pours a thoughtful piece of art like this. Gorgeous, Al. I love what you’ve made here.
I have been waiting for your next Substack, and somehow I missed this one. I went to your site and noticed that you had indeed sent one out in November.
I just read it and I am going to say it again: I love your writing so much!! I feel like I can learn a lot by reading your essays.
I very much agree with using the term ‘make’ as opposed to ‘take a picture.’ I also go through quite long stretches of not making any images. Sometimes, I try to push myself, sometimes I just let it be. I believe that ‘not making’ images or other art is part of the creative process. We just don’t always realize it. I believe a time of nurturing ourselves in different ways matters. However, I am looking forward to seeing new images from you whenever you are ready, and definitely more writing!!
It’s funny how I’ve been thinking of “image making” a lot lately, I’m curious to see where that takes me this winter—winter has always been a time when I take the least pictures. I also keep returning to gratitude for the process and that sense of aliveness that we feel connected to, even through the slow and quiet days.
Thanks, Al. I look forward to your glimmers ☀️
Your patience with the creative process is like breathing. Inspiring, gathering energy, pausing in the fullness... Then the long, slow exhale....and out pours a thoughtful piece of art like this. Gorgeous, Al. I love what you’ve made here.
I ALSO love Menards! It is far superior to Lowe's and Home Depot 😂
Hola , Es Un Placer Enorme Construir Una Casa Con Tus Propias Manos , Lo Sé Por Mí Propia Experiencia. Un Saludo.
All structures are unstable, what a brilliant mantra. Such a beautiful, dreamy piece of writing, Al. I'm bereft that we don't have Menard's here.
I don't know how you made a trip to Menards beautiful but you did. That photo you made of your husband is stunning
I have been waiting for your next Substack, and somehow I missed this one. I went to your site and noticed that you had indeed sent one out in November.
I just read it and I am going to say it again: I love your writing so much!! I feel like I can learn a lot by reading your essays.
I very much agree with using the term ‘make’ as opposed to ‘take a picture.’ I also go through quite long stretches of not making any images. Sometimes, I try to push myself, sometimes I just let it be. I believe that ‘not making’ images or other art is part of the creative process. We just don’t always realize it. I believe a time of nurturing ourselves in different ways matters. However, I am looking forward to seeing new images from you whenever you are ready, and definitely more writing!!
Happy Holidays to you!