Harvesting

I recently read a quote by Hundertwasser that said "Painting is to dream. When the dream
is over, I don t remember anything I dreamed about. The painting, however, remains. It is the harvest of my dream."

I thought that was a perfect quote for our Photography as well. On the daily basis, we pay attention to our surroundings, we enearth feelings, we reap best moments, and we find a way to make our vision tangible, lasting... We indeed work on the harvesting of our dreams.

I just love that as we're gathering bits and pieces of our lives, we are actually assembling something really powerful that will remain. It is so exciting for me to think that someday when we are long gone, our work may still live, feeding the inspiration of others, and consequently, continuing to produce more and more crops of nourishing Art in this world.

Now, show us: What sorts of beautiful images have you been harvesting lately?

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And because it's Giveaway May and we're taking about harvesting dreams here, we've got an amazing giveaway:

Artist, Author, and Possibilitarian Kelly Rae Roberts is giving one lucky reader/commenter a spot in her upcoming e-course, Flying Lessons: Tips + Tricks To Help Your Creative Business Soar. Now is the time for making those creative business dreams real and this e-course will give you all the inspiration, information, and resources to take flight. Truly.

Just leave a comment here bettween now and Sat. 5/8 at midnight PST for your chance to win a spot in Kelly Rae's e-course. It gives us butterflies just thinking about it!

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Congratulations to Leanne, the winner of Flying Lessons. YAY!

Comments

[Nancy Lefko]

Thank you for this wonderful opportunity. Taking Kelly Rae's course would be as uplifting and inspiring as her lovely artwork!!

[Marissa]

What a wonderful opportunity at a chance for a free class with Kelly Rae Roberts! Great harvest picture.

[mosey]

What a beautiful quote, thanks for sharing it. It's funny, the photo I'm sharing isn't necessarily one I'd hang on the wall but I return to it often and have dreamed about it, because it was part of a magical day with my daughter, just me and her, with time to daydream and play....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7687752@N03/4369595116/in/set-72157623243613854/

[Polly Davies]

I love that quote. When I paint, i'm painting what's in my head, and when i'm done, it's gone - but the painting is still there.

I'm an avid reader of Kelly Rae Roberts blog, and have been drooling over the e-course, but don't have the available funds right now!

[Pam T]

I love your site. The idea of Harvesting your Dreams really rings true for me lately. Great post!

And the giveaway, how cool! Thank you for the opportunity!!

[susan d.]

harvesting. what a wonderful concept.

kelly rae let's harvest together

[Andreal]

I love Kelly Rae and her vision.

[Kat]

This would be a fantastic way to move out of my rut!

[Sharyn Sowell]

Love the photo, and the concept, too. So many of our images bring back a rich harvest of memories. And every one of them comes from deep within. Interesting to see the fruit of other artists and wonder what the seeds were that planted such beauty or pain.

Isn't it wonderful how the art community supports one another and enriches all of us? May it continue to grow! What a great harvest of support for all of us. Keep it up!

[Beth]

I would so love to participate in Kelly Rae's online course! I have been a big fan of hers for a long time. And as I become ever more engrossed in my creative endeavors, I'm excited about doing all I can to take my photography biz to the next level.

[Diane]

Oh my gosh, what a wonderful post, leading into such a fantastic opportunity for the draw!! Oh how I hope I will go from blowin' in the wind: http://www.flickr.com/photos/27458974@N00/4568486516/
to Kelly's flying lessons. And in advance, congratulations to very, very fortunate winner!

Diane

[Angela Giles Klocke]

Wow, I was just reading about it and sad I don't have the extra funds. This would be amazing! Thank you for offering it, and good luck to the lucky winner!

[Heather]

Oh, I would love a chance to be a participant in Kelly Rae's e-course!! Definitely could use a avenue to start harvesting my dreams!

[kelly rae cunnungham]

i have much to learn from kelly rae, would love to participate.
-kelly rae cunningham

[GinaR]

I never win anything so don't why I am trying but I love when you do this stuff !!
Your awesome Kelly xo

[Libertad Leal]

What a wonderful opportunity! Thank you!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/libertadleal/

[Sandie Davis]

OHMYGOSH! How I would LOVE to win this give-a-way!!! I follow both your blog and Kelly Raes faithfully!!! I am at a turning point with my artwork and am wanting to take it to the next level--- currently I am doing local shows and selling my wares thru those avenues... I would love to be able to learn some new tips and hints to get out there for "real"!!!

[Anna-Marie Still]

mmm...this would be good to get me back in the swing of things.... thank you!

[Lorrie Grainger Abdo]

I'm ready to soar and would love to have some flying lessons. Thanks for offering this giveaway.

[Melanie]

What a lovely giveaway. Winning a course with Kelly Rae would be so great. Fingers crossed. xx

[heidi]

Most of my reaping has been happening far from the fields . . .
I can't get enough of live performances these days-- even though I don't have the proper equipment or expereince!
I love it!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4497945855_96dd85ec92.jpg

[Jenni Beamer]

Oh, I LOVE this giveaway!! I have already been looking at this e-course, and just haven't signed up yet. Now, I'm glad I didn't just in case I am the LUCKYIEST one fo all!! (I will still sign up if I don't win, of course. lol). THANK YOU for the opportunity!

As for the blog post...I have been watching my beatiful 3 and 5 year old daughters 'save' caterpillars the last few days and I am so inspired by their sense of wonder and amazement and love for these little creatures that will soon cacoon and have a whole new life. I need to capture it on camera, and am now more moved to do so!

[Cristi]

Thank you for such an inspirational blog! And thank you for an opportunity to win a spot in Kelly Rae's new e-course...I've wanted to learn from her for so long! She has made me think I can pursue my creative side.

[Tricia]

It would be a dream to win Flying Lessons: Tips + Tricks To Help Your Creative Business Soar E-course!!!!

On the photo, this woman is beautiful in a unique way. How I would love to be her apprentice for one day where I can learn the true, valuable meaning of "Harvesting".

[sherri pekks]

I would love to win a spot for her ecourse. i really admire her journey to her success.
here is one of my recent paintings.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/42216276/9-to-5an-original-painting

[ErinArg]

As my creative spirit and ability to harvest has been lost at my full time job at an insurance company for the past 4 years I've recently realized it's time for me to take flight! I'm ready to soar. I want to harvest my dreams and share them with all. Pick me!!! Pick me!!! Please.

[Andrea]

I need to visit this website more....to get involved.....because I love it! I am a lover of the universe and all its gifts and I've recently really started enjoying photography. I am not educated in it at all. However, it provides me with great delight as I capture the beauty that i am lucky enough to see...because not all have the magic to be able to see. What a gorgeous Harvest photo! What a great site! Plus, I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win the Kelly Rae e-course!

[Janelkg]

The Kelly-Rae e-course would help me harvest my creative dreams :)

[Alesa]

Wow, That would be an amazing course to take. I would love to know how to get my business moving. Right now it is just a dream.

[Risa Tritabaugh]

I have so been dreaming of taking this e-course, but not sure I can do it since I'm about to become unemployed (leaving my job as a social worker thanks to budget cuts ) . Keeping my fingers crossed.

[Andria]

Great giveaway. Thank you!

[Allisone]

Love the chance at the e-class.
Thanks.

[Nadia]

I have loved kelly rae from the beginning. I am so excited that she is teaching this e-course! I hope you enjoy this pic as much as I do. this little guy warms my heart each and every day. I rescued him, but actually he rescued ME! ciao!

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[Nadia]

that link probably did not work so I posted it on my blog:

http://www.beyourselfcreateart.blogspot.com

thank YOU! ciao!

[Kyra]

I had a baby in March and have been taking photos every day for her photo-a-day for the first year. Maybe after that it will be photo a week, but we'll see. What I'm struggling with is shifting my focus back to my own creative endeavors both professionally and personally. I would love to take this course!

[Katy]

Great giveaway! Kelly is such an awesome artist.

[Laura Zarrin]

Here book put me on a whole new path. I can't imagine what would happen after taking her ecourse!

[Annette Q]

Lots of family day trips, surrounding ourselves with the beauty of nature are the dreams I'm harvesting :
http://annettequirke.blogspot.com/2010/04/castellar-de-la-frontera-for-wordless.html

What a great giveaway too:-)

[Daniele Valois]

OH, I would LOVe to win this one!

[Allison]

This would make my year!

[Cameron]

In January I suffered my second miscarriage (we don't have any other children) and became depressed. I'm just now crawling out and starting to get my business going again. I'd LOVE to take Kelly Rae's course but our basement flooded so we have a large bill to pay off and money is tight. Thank you so much for the opportunity to win a spot!!!

[danielle marie]

This would be a most gentle and most timely creative push to bust aside my Hermit tendencies! I find it easy, so easy, to become the artist equivalent of the Crazy Cat Lady. . .
;o)

[Grace]

To capture a dream and put it where everyone can see and be inspired by it is truly a remarkable and beautiful feat.

I would love to be able to participate in this upcomming e-course. Thank you for the opportunity.

[Courtney]

So that it may be...

[kathyanne]

May your life be like a wild flower, growing freely in the beauty and joy of each day.
(native american proverb)

[Heather]

I would so love this, thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win a spot!
www.toliveinspired.wordpress.com

[lois]

I would love the opportunity to participate in kelly's new e-course. Please choose me :)

[Shannon]

I have been following Ms. Kelly Rae for quite a while now, and I am SUPER HAPPY for her launch of her e-course!! (and I would love a chance to win!)

[mariah]

I would LOVE to win this e-course. I think Kelly is an amazing artist and would love to learn from her. I hope I win, I hope I win!

[Suvarna]

great post, beautiful image, my word for this year is possibility, so I guess that's what I'm harvesting right now.
And since it's "roid week" here is my take.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10751420@N07/4535579094/