My buddy, Susan Tuttle, asked this question on her blog and although I haven't actually made art in the painting/sketching/drawing sense, I did recently take photos in the attic of an old cotton mill built in 1905 not far from my home. It had been a long time since I'd taken "arty farty" photos - I really enjoyed the solitude and just being able to wander around the derelict rooms with no time constraints. It was quite eerie, the silence broken only by the fluttering of birds as they flew in and out of the broken windows. How different it must have been when the mill was in use. I wonder if the spirits of the workers were happy to have a visitor?
Hiya Chuck!!!
You've been on my mind--it was so great to see you over at my blog--thanks so much for the comment my friend!
Your pics of the old mill are stunning!!! I especially like the rooftop one. Did you alter the photos in Photoshop, or a similar program? They are awesome!
Big Hugs to You!!!
Susan
Posted by: Susan Tuttle | Sunday, 29 July 2007 at 04:37 AM
Wow Chuck, I just love that first photo, keep taking those arty farty photos!
Posted by: leighanna light | Sunday, 29 July 2007 at 04:34 PM
Very cool photos! You have a gift for "arty farty."
Joanne
Posted by: Joanne Huffman | Sunday, 29 July 2007 at 08:55 PM
Thanx for your comments ladies! I use an old, very basic image editing programme called MGI Photosuite - one of these days I'll upgrade to 21st century software!
Posted by: Sue Berry | Monday, 30 July 2007 at 12:02 AM
What awesome photo's!
Posted by: kathymcelroy | Tuesday, 31 July 2007 at 04:18 AM
Looks like a cool place. I love photo excurtions like that. I've posted about art places too now!
Posted by: Hanna | Thursday, 02 August 2007 at 11:26 PM