

The "Artist Slump"
Every so often we artists can find ourselves in a creative slump. We might be between projects, dealing with personal challenges, or in the middle of a project and just stuck. Every artist deals with these hang-ups differently, but today I would like to share my approach for working through the dreaded "slump."
If my slump is at a non crucial time, then I do not mind just stopping my creative practice for a bit to recenter myself. However, sometimes I will hit a wall in the


Biddulph Grange Gardens
Today's post is simply some colorful pictures of a garden owned by the National Trust. I wasn't the only photographer enjoying the late summer blooms. Who else likes photography of plants and gardens? If that's you, I would love to see your photographs!
My favorite aspect of this garden is that it showcases plants from all around the world, and a small educational display about pioneers in botany and gardening. It's very strange to think about plants and seeds being smuggle