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Prevailing Beauty: Megan Weston

I am never not struck by the incredible beauty of this planet we call home any time Mr. Forager and I are out hiking.  It is amazing to think of the way this earth evolves, adapts, endures.  In these…

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I’ve been seeing a lot of articles pop up lately on the importance of our online profile photos.  It seems that we make snap judgements about the people we see online based solely on facial expression in profile photos…

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No Place Like Home: Kelda Martensen

The minute I saw this artist’s work, it resonated deeply with me.  As Mr. F and I continue to travel, we are brought closer to the day when we settle down to make a permanent home.  The idea of…

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Don’t Miss Artsiness: NSEW 6.5.2014

Gallery Shows You Should Know About This week, it would seem, is one to be filled with all sorts of newness!  In addition to the new post series started on Tuesday and the introduction of my Great.ly shop, I’m excited…

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Luscious Piles: Susan Carr

You guys know I love some thick goopy paint!  These small paintings by Susan Carr may just be the densest, most luscious piles of paint I’ve ever laid my artsy eyes on.   I’m in love with the way…

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Hello Great.ly! Announcing The Trove, a Great.ly Boutique Gallery by Artsy Forager

Sometimes an opportunity comes along and you just stop everything else you’re doing to pursue it.  Which is exactly what I did when the new Great.ly site launched last week.  Haven’t heard of it?  Well, let me tell you all…

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Ceremonial Garb: Amy Boone McCreesh

When it comes to ceremonies and celebrating, it seems like here in the US, our traditions are pretty mundane.  Where are all the costumes and displays?  For many other cultures, milestones are met with ritual and fanfare. Baltimore artist…

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The Artsy Nature: Yellowstone & Amy Donaldson

Judging from the blog’s title & if you’ve been reading for awhile, you’ve probably guessed that Mr. F and I are the outdoorsy types.  We both thrive on time spent among the quiet beauty of the outdoors, whether surrounded…

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Carefree Ways: Isca Greenfield Sanders

As much as I love the other three seasons, there is something different about summer.  As in winter, everything slows down but at this time of year, you have the added bonus of warm sun and long days!  In…

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June Featured Artist: Deb Haugen

There are certain artists whose work just instantly resonates with me.  Perhaps it’s their style or subject matter, but in the case of this month’s Featured Artist, Deb Haugen, it’s both.  When I first saw her work waaay back…