Discovering Tuska with Tabatsky

      I've been spending a little time in Lexington, Kentucky lately.  Here are a few images from my last visit.  You might wonder who, what, where and why...the answer is Tuska, an American-born artist, teacher and visionary who created an amazing body of artwork that explores the Human Condition.  His son, Seth, has been on a mission to share his father's artwork and legacy with the world.  In January, David Tabatsky, a New York artist, editor and performer visited Seth and Lexington. Enjoy as David discovers a little bit of Tuska's world.

The Fine Arts Building at the University of Kentucky.

     The Breakers.  Tuska's home and now Museum and Inspiration Center:

And, of course, you can't have a special visit without a little celebration....

For more information about the artist Tuska, visit http://www.tuskastudio.com/ or better yet...when in Lexington, stop by and be inspired.

Michele Marie at KenapocoMocha Coffee House

In case you didn't get a chance to stop by the KenapocoMocha Coffee House in North Manchester, Indiana, here are a few images of the artwork that I have on display until the end of the month.

Enjoy!

Catching up - starting with Steff

Oh my how the summer has just buzzed by!  This month I am focused on catching up - if that is ever possible ;-)  I had a great summer with new clients, lots of family & friend time and new pictures!

So, today I am starting with Steff.  Steff & Brum celebrated their anniversary with us in Key West.  Steff and I decided to remember the occasion with some very fun images...I had mentioned that some brides are into the "Trash the Dress" sessions after the wedding and I had never shot one...well, my pool area became the backdrop to a lot of fun image making....

TO BE CONTINUED....

THEN WE FELL IN LOVE WITH THE YELLOW CHAIR....

THEN HER HUSBAND GOT IN ON THE FUN...

REMEMBER, WE TALKED ABOUT 'TRASHING THE DRESS' MAYBE GETTING WET?

HERE'S STEFF FLIRTING WITH THE POOL AND SHOWING SOME 'TUDE....

MORE TO COME....I'LL GIVE YA A HINT...'SPLASH!'

BUT, OF COURSE, WE CAN'T LEAVE OUT THE HUBBY, KYLE! 

SHOULD HE HELP HER OUT?

OR, SHOULD SHE HELP HIM IN?

SO ENDS OUR PHOTOSHOOT. 

(OF COURSE THERE WAS A LITTLE MORE

PLAY IN THE WATER, FROLICKING IN THE OUTDOOR SHOWER,

BUT THAT'S FOR ANOTHER TIME...)

Fall. Family Portrait Month. Starting Early.

Think family.  Think Fall.  Think Operation Smile.  All good.

Meet the Orchid Whisperer - Gary, Key West

Gary works at the MARC Plant Store and is a member of the Key West Orchid club. 

His home gardens are simply amazing.  Beautiful.  Enjoy!

Fall is really a great time of the year.

Fall is full of eye candy.  The air is warm with a little crispness.  The sun is friendly, not scorching.  There are farmer's markets full of beautiful produce.  Pumpkins.  Mums. 

I'm hanging in Indiana for a couple of weeks, and here are a couple fall visions...

Buckingham Fountain

I always love the sight of Buckingham Fountain in full water works display when I drive into the city...