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

[Leanne]

Kelly Rae, like Shutter Sisters, is one of those wonderful "secrets" I found when first exploring blogland, and you both have continued to be great inspirations and idols to me!!!! Thanks so much, shutter sisters, for the opportunity to win!!!!!

My fingers, toes, arms and legs will be crossed until the winner is announced! Which, actually, is kind making it hard to get anything done! But, it's worth it!!!! ; )

[Sphie Wakefield]

I have just discovered Kelly Rae's blog and website and am sooooo glad that I did! Kelly Rae is an absolute inspiration to me. I love art and painting but do not have the confidence to make it my career. I own and operate a farm tourism business which I like doing but would love it more if I could combine it with my love for art and open asmall gallery and cafe at our farm also. I really need Kelly to give me some "flying lessons" so that I can fly away from reality for just a little while and pursue my passion and dream! Please Kelly, help me to fly!!!

Sophie

[Wendy]

What an awesome giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!!

[Joella]

Sooooo looking forward to this e-course Kelly! Couldn't have come at a better time in my creative journey!

[natalyn]

I would love to take this course!

[kareen]

Oh, this would be a wonderful mom's day gift for moi !

[miz katie]

http://www.mizkatie.com/2010/05/06/do-it/

i'm ready to harvest!

[renee19512]

love it!

[Sherri B.]

I have been dreaming big for years, not sure really how to get where I want to be and would LOVE to have the opportunity to attend the e-course via my home!!! Thank you for this wonderful giveaway!

[Jill]

I e-mailed Kelly Rae last year about going for my dreams and she responded, giving me some concrete advice. I took her advice and my dreams are coming true!

I'd love to be a part of her course!

[Jill]

I e-mailed Kelly Rae last year about going for my dreams and she responded, giving me some concrete advice. I took her advice and my dreams are coming true!

I'd love to be a part of her course!

[Jessica]

oh, fabulous quote! i love hundertwasser...

[Lisa Towery]

I LOVE Kelly Rae; both her work and as a person. At a retreat in Manzanita she inspired all of us to grow and become a community that loves and supports each others dreams.

[A. Jarrett]

I'd love a spot in Kelly's course!

[shay]

This would be wonderful.

[Krista Kruger]

Wow! This would be wonderful! Can't wait to see who wins!

[Amy]

Love the Hundertwasser quote!

Amy

[stephanie]

what a great giveaway!

[Shannon]

I'd love to be included in this amazing opportunity!

[caryn lynn duncan]

Kelly Rae is amazing, it's fabulous to have a chance to win a spot in her new ecourse.

[Collette]

would sincerely enjoy the opportunity to soak up all that kelly has to share. her "can do" attitude and encouragement to everyone is seriously contagious and i love it!

[Jenna/The Word Cellar]

I like to harvest moody seascapes: http://www.flickr.com/photos/thewordcellar/4482541235/

[Brenda]

I just celebrated my 55th Birthday! It really does get better..so I am sharing these words I wrote..

"It is the Birth of your Day - May it be Happy!"
and
"May we celebrate the memories of your past
- and the adventures of your future"

thank you for this opportunity!
- Brenda Finne

[stephie]

I love my job working with animals but have longed to let my creative side to shine more brightly! thanks for the opportunity!

[Barbara Israel]

Wow, what an amazing giveaway. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win a spot in Kelly Rae's upcoming e-course. You rock!

[Jennifer]

I have butterflies as well just thinking about it. :)

[Diana Martin]

WOW....what an amazing giveaway and an awesome opportunity to take such a creative class!! Thank you for the chance to win xox

[elaine weeks]

I love your photography and blog...so very inspirational. Awesome giveaway!

[soupatraveler]

i've got butterflies thinking about it too!

i did a maternity shoot for my friend this past weekend, here's one of my favorites: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46922592@N00/4580142736/

[Miriam]

Hello, thank you so much for offering this fantastic giveaway! I have already booked to do this course, but I would like to enter on behalf of my best friend Nathalie, who has had such a tough time over the last 12 months, that I know she would be absolutely thrilled if she won. She has also just started creating her own dolls to sell, so that would be an added bonus to set her up.

Baci

Miriam xoxo
{my blog - http://miriamkaye.typepad.com}

[jill nalette]

how amazing would this be to do something my heart has been shouting at me to do? just need a bit of help!!
this is a wonderful and beautiful gift!!

xo and smiles~ jill from n.h.

[Holly]

An opportunity to win a course w/ Kelly Rae? I'll hop on this ride! Oh, and thanks so much for the intro to a great new blog to read! :)

[Maureen]

I loved the idea of the "harvest of our dreams". Making and sharing our art is sharing our dreams. And I'd love to win this e-course.

[SilviaSo]

I would gladly harvest that course...

[Cori]

Oh pick me, please. :)

[darrah]

I'm such a big fan of both Alex and Kelly Rae - two truly inspiring and creative souls. I would so love to participate in this course. It would certainly help me harvest inspiration to launch my dreams.

Lately, I've been spending time photographing people - specifically people I love. Here are some photos of my nephew on his third birthday. Spending time with him makes me realize how precious life is. Even though we can't freeze time, I hope these photos will help keep these memories alive.

http://www.darrahparker.com/blog/scenes-from-new-york-part-4-the-nephew-series.html

[Karen]

Thank you for the chance at Kelly's giveaway; just left a job that has drained me dry, need to be inspired to fly towards dreams : )

[Tsuki]

sounds amazing!

[Rosalinda]

Thank you for this giveaway!

"Harvesting" is a great word...full of promise.

[ali]

That e-course looks like a fabulous resource!!

[Pam Moore]

So many ideas - not sure which direction to get started. I would really be blessed to take part in this.

[Sharon]

What an inspiration! Thanks for sharing the spot in the class and the concept of harvesting dreams!

[becky]

I have been wanting to enroll in this course so badly. I really wanted it for mother's day, but we just don't have the money right now. Am really, really hoping that I could take this and learn from Kelly Rae and find a way to boost our family's income. Thanks for the opportunity.

[brenda]

thanks for this chance to win a very inspirational course!

harvesting dreams... this was just the quote I needed today as I was getting bogged down by the fearful, overwhelm monster.

xo brenda

[Joy]

Just found you today........will check in often. would also love to take Kelly's e-course!!

[Jen]

I've been harvesting those little moments in my life that will slip away all too soon:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/enniferj8/4585109922/

[Ellie]

Our best practice of present moment living can belie the scope of work (play) and experience we are collecting/creating. Great perspective! Glad to have found you through the awesome giveaway! I would love to win. Woohoo!

[kitty]

such a beautiful quote...i love how i always leave this site inspired! ;)

kelly rae is such an inspiration and it would be such an honor to take part in her course. fingers crossed!

[Nalen Aguilar]

I don't have a creative business (yet) so I don't know if I can join the contest for that e-course, but I want to say thank you for introducing me too Kelly, she touches my heart the first time I see her site and I keep on coming back to read.

:)

[Leah G]

I never really know what to say for these types of things. That said, I would love to take Kelly Rae's class.