Wow, it’s August already! And I’m in MY city for the entire month! Yeah! So nice to wake up to a little rain shower this morning…windows open…listening to the chirping of NYC with a cup of matcha tea*! As much as I love the desert, the farm and of course travel, I always feel as if I’m going to miss something happening in MY city when I’m gone. Do you ever have that feeling when you’re away?
And speaking of happening…there’s so much going on this month…thought I’d take a cue from Susannah Conway (remember my unravelling class?**) She has an August Break “no-rules community photo project” to use our camera lens as a way to be more present this summer and the gals over at Shutter Sisters have Elevate the Everyday. As they say…what better way to spend the whole month of August than to turn our attention toward all the details of our daily life and elevate them to a photographic art? They’re sharing a daily prompt to spark the inspiration in discovering that special something! (I really love photo prompts and today’s is my morning – how appropriate for my first morning back!) as prompts give me a touch of purpose while I’m out and about on my artist dates*** with MY city!)
So I thought I’d do both, but with a little twist! I’m calling my August…Summer in the City! Remember that song from the Lovin Spoonful? Or am I showing my age…hot town, summer in the city…back of my neck getting dirty and gritty…oh well, if you need a reminder or if you don’t know it…you can click here…but please tell me you know it!! I won’t feel so “advanced” in age!
So there, it’s declared. August will be summer in the city! Besides spending time getting all sweaty, dirty and gritty by walking the streets of NYC… I’m so looking forward to the upcoming Montage class with Miss Vivienne (yep – telling your story with video!) as well as continuing to learn my lightroom photography software. So much to learn! Plus, I’ve gotta get going on my postcards for the Liberate Your Art Postcard Swap with Kat! Oh, and did I mention I’m working on another blog called Street Wisdoms? Lots of ideas there…more on the introduction of that later…
* Look for a future post on matcha tea from Physical GraffiTea in the East Village…
** I must be honest and say that Susannah’s book – this i know – spoke to me much more than her Unravelling class…but it’s all good…love, love, love the book…hmm…another future post…
***One day…yes one day…I’m going to really sink my teeth into Julia Cameron’s The Artist Way…one day…
So welcome to August! But what’s most important this month is to have fun, learn, share with others and live in the moment as much as possible! See you tomorrow!
Love your first post for your August hot summer in the city! I too love NYC, though only visit a couple of times a year to see my kids.
August will certainly be the hot time in the city for you. Looking forward to seeing NY through your eyes.
OK, I’ll admit I know the Lovin Spoonful song Summer in the City. I love it and them, but I love you MORE!!!
You GO Girl!
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You’re not the only one that knows and loves that song. 😉 Love your first post. Keep em coming!
Love the photo…old enough to know the song!
What a great way to kick off the month of August! I will look forward to seeing one of my favorite cities through your camera lens!
Sounds like your month is filled to the brim with creative endeavors—how fun for you! I have a feeling it will fly by as quickly as July did!
So much excitement happening for you this August! Love how you dive into these online classes..and – I can’t recommend The Artist’s Way enough. Enjoy!
great photo, robin! and such enthusiasm in this post…love it!
{and yes…read/work through the artist’s way!}
Holy Cow you have a lot on your plate! This photo evokes such a sweet morning and I adore the feather shot in the last post, fantastic composition.
The Artist Way gave me courage to start teaching creativity about 15 years ago which lead me back to school to study painting and drawing 🙂 It’s a book that is timeless, I love all her books, I need to get the latest one, thanks for the reminder. I so look forward to hearing how all of the classes you are involved with inspire you!
You remind me of another friend I have, Victoria, who is always coming and going and doing one thing or another with this and that. HA! I love it. I know you will love having August relegated to YOU in YOUR city, so have at it. Enjoy it thoroughly. At the end of the month, we’ll be in the same time zone as you. YAY.
Loved the desert pics and loving the city pics. Great work as always, Robin. Enjoy August! And yes, I too remember the song!
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