This is a photo of Chinese writing tools and is a good prompt for thinking about the East and West of words, writing and art. Susan says, “These Chinese writer’s tools are so different from those used by western writers. Excluding the mechanical assistance...
Balance: a fundamental principle of design and life. Balance is a concept that we all understand intuitively. If an object is unbalanced we feel unsettled in our gut. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is interesting primarily because it is unbalanced. Without the tilt is it...
This photo contains many organic elements which creates a wonderful mix of textures and shapes. Susan says, “Wood, metal, glass and stone work together to create a complementary whole. The heaviness of the stone is contrasted with the shaped surface that has been...
A mix of old and new shown here in Lucia’s photograph, is always eye catching and provocative. Susan says, “This is a lovely mashup of a gas station designed in the art deco style, long closed, that now houses a pizza parlor. Portland, Oregon came into being in the...
Use this photo to discuss the glories of winter or the pro and cons of toughing it out. Susan says, “Northerners who head to warmer climes in winter are called snow birds by Arizonans. Here we have evidence of a real bird-type snow bird. The front door is...
Once again we turn to nature to illustrate a story. This is, what I suppose you might call serendipity. Completely accidental. And yet completely arresting. Susan says, “Random. That, for me, is what this photo captures. A falling ginkgo leaf is impaled on its...
