Jet Setting

So just about two weeks after I get home from Peru I am off to Maui for 7 days. An opportunity came up that I just couldn't pass up, so I grabbed it. I have never been to Maui or any of the Hawaiian Islands so I am very excited. I anticipate it will be a very relaxing slow paced trip. Which is ok because Peru was a very physical wake up early every morning adventure. I have lots of books, magazine, and art supplies to feed my brain and keep me busy. I will be staying in a condo on the beach so I have more freedom than with a hotel room.
I am going to attempt to work on some Lumen prints if I can get the photo paper through the airport x-ray machines safely. I think the flora and humidity of Maui would work perfectly for the process. Of course this put me off track a little bit in my preparation for Open Studio's. I will just have to work my butt off when I get home getting everything together and set up.

View from condo

Art on the move

I picked up my artwork from The Art Gallery at San Francisco University yesterday. The show went really well. I had a lot of great feedback and comments. Thanks again to everyone who braved the rain and came to the reception. Below are some pictures from the reception.
A lot of these pieces will be going to the Saratoga library for a two month show starting May 6th until June 27th.

Me with the curators of the show

Wall of Phosphene Pieces

Subtle Meditations Dispaly

Shannon in action

Back from Peru

Where to begin? I just got back from my adventure in Peru. It was amazing; I still can’t find the proper words to describe it. It was a remarkable adventure and I feel very fortunate have been able to experience it. It was more than I could have ever expected. One of my favorite parts was visiting the Amazon jungle; it was so inspiring and beautiful. It was an environment completely different than anything I have ever experienced. This trip pushed me physically and mentally. All of the people and landscapes were so unique and thought provoking.
It all seems like a dream now; I am just reflecting and letting the experiences sink in. I went right away and developed the pictures. If you are interested you can see a lot of them at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/amidon/