So Delighted to be Featured on ARTNOIS! { nature photography } [ fog photographs ] { Ohio fine art photographer }

I was so over the moon to be contacted by ARTNOIS last month about about having my fine art photography featured! They are awesome & I love seeing the artists and musicians they feature and promote. Thank you ARTNOIS for the wonderful spot! Much appreciated~!  See the whole article HERE.

Featured Artist Interview with Caseable { Fine Art Photographer } [ Nature Photography ] { Recycled Made in America Products }

I'm delighted to be the featured artist for March at CASEABLE. If you're not familiar with them, well then - stop over now to take a look. I love that they have a unique recycled product that sets them apart from the crowd. The following is their feature interview of my work & business! You can see my product line at Caseable HERE!

On the Couch with Joy StClaire

We sat down with the amazing and effervescent Joy StClaire to talk about her awe-inspiring photography.

Joy’s photographs evoke memories of her childhood in Ohio, and of time spent outdoors on her grandfather’s farm. She has a great attention to detail that can be seen in her close-ups of flower petals, morning sun breaking through the tree crowns or in the detailed ornaments of a carousel. Just as they do art prints, her work looks stunning on our cases and we admire her spirit that comes with it!

When did you decide to become a photographer?
I don’t know that I actually decided! For as long as I can remember, it is just how I have always seen the world – in “frames” or “squares”, and always being aware of light. About 10 years ago, I decided to actually turn this passion into something mainstream after receiving inquiries from people who had seen my work.

What is the first photograph you ever took?
Ah! I still have it and just looked at it the other day! I spent much time at my grandfather’s farm in the mountains and photographed the sunset while up in his fields one evening.

What is the most inspiring travel destination for you?
I loved the rugged wilderness and coastal towns of Nova Scotia, Canada and I also loved the landscapes and fishing villages of the Blue Hill Peninsula in Maine. On my bucket list? Charleston, South Carolina , Newfoundland, Canada , Scotland and the Oregon Coast.

What is the best thing that has ever happened to you after your career took off?
I keep looking at this question and almost laughing, because I guess I don’t really stop long enough to think of it in those terms (my career taking off). I feel I’m always growing and building. I guess I’m not so much looking behind, as I’m always looking ahead and thinking of the next phase and evolution of my art. I tend to stay in the moment and experience life as it happens continually around me. So I would say the whole journey is the best thing!

If you could travel back in time where would you go?
Where would I go? I think maybe the Renaissance because it was such a time of exploration and had such amazing art and artists. Or maybe the Roaring 20s/Jazz Age because it was a time of changing views and focus on culture, art and music.

What is your favorite book or what are you currently reading?
One of my favorite books was The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein – loved it!! And currently I’m reading The Little Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo.

What's your favorite photograph of yours and why?
This is always changing!! Right now, I think it’s Inner Peace because it was taken while I was exploring the foggy woods of the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania while reconnecting with my college sweetheart!

Do you have any new projects you're currently working on?
At this time of year (so very cold!) I work on creating new still life pieces, usually with fruits or flowers or food and I am enjoying shooting on my aqua vintage table. Everything looks so pretty on it! I’m also talking with some artists about doing collaborations, and am thinking about doing a collage project.

You take amazing nature photos but if you could choose to photograph any famous figure, who would it be and why?
Thanks so much! I would love to photograph Amelia Earhart. She has always fascinated me and inspired me – following her passion to fly and always being her own person, taking chances and not believing in barriers. Of course her clothing and plane would make for amazing props in a shoot!

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INNER PEACE is available HERE as a fine art print, throw pillow, shower curtain, mug, note card and gallery wrap canvas.

Happy Daylight Savings Time!! Last day of Spring Sale! { Michigan Nature Photographer } [ Ohio Photographer ]

This special sale happens only a couple times a year - FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Plus $5 off EACH ITEM in my shop!  I'm trying to decide what I will order! Perfect for spring decorating & giving my place a fresh look. I now am happy to have shower curtains to update the bath decor, throw pillows, clocks, mugs, phone cases and of course fine art photography prints. The sale ends tonight at midnight PST!! You must use this link to activate your savings! Happy Spring!

Welcome Spring Sale! { nature photography } [ throw pillows ] { phone cases }

I'm so excited to announce the arrival of Shower Curtains in my Society6 shop! These are so pretty and perfect for changing things up for Spring and getting some fresh decor in the home! And through Sunday March 9, 2014 you get FREE SHIPPING and $5 off EACH item in my shop (*Offer excludes Framed Art Prints, Stretched Canvases and Throw Pillows with insert.) To take advantage of this sale, just click on this link.


Shop my pretty new floral designs, new abstract modern art and wall art with quotes and typography! Happy Spring! Don't forget to turn your clocks AHEAD this weekend! SPRING FORWARD for Daylight Saving's Time!! CLICK HERE to activate your sale.

A Dream Comes True - My Photography in Urban Outfitters stores { Ohio Photographer } [ Michigan Nature Photographer ]

I was an artist before I knew I was an artist. It is just how I experience and walk through life and the world - seeing beauty everywhere.... fascinated with light .... interested in lines ... a love affair with nature and the world. There were days when I got frustrated with my work not being seen or appreciated. And like everyone, I thought about quitting. But I realized I must photograph. It is not just what I do - it is who I am. I can't "not" photograph. And so, continuing to do what I love and creating from my heart has finally paid off. I'm delighted to announce that my fine art nature photography will appear in the Urban Outfitters stores in the future - a dream come true. So while browsing, keep a lookout for my art prints featuring places in Ohio and Michigan! And until then, you can find these and more of my work in my ETSY SHOP and SOCIETY6 SHOP! Keep track of my daily wanderings on INSTAGRAM!

DAISY LOVE

CRASH

THE COLORS OF MY SOUL

SEA OF HAPPINESS

THE WAY THAT LIGHT ATTACHES TO A DREAM

Fine Art Photography Featured in National Groupon Event! { Home Decor } [ Dreamy Photography ]

It has been a wonderful year on so many fronts and 2013 is ending with a happy bang! I'm so excited about my fine art prints being featured in a National Groupon Event! It has been a fabulous success so far, and this is the last day of the sale, so hurry over. As usual, I'm a bit behind in blogging about it! Better  late than never, though! Some of my happiest, dreamiest beach photography and nature photography is being featured in this event. Spiff up your home sweet home with some new wall art for 2014!!

See the event HERE.

Happy 2014!!

Samsung Galaxy Cases and iPhone Cases - $6 off Today at Society6! { phone accessories } [ holiday gifts ]

Friday the 13th is the last day for the fun week of Sales at Society6. Today take $6 off on all phone cases. There is fabulous work by some amazing artists here so stop by & check it out! To stop by to see my phone cases click HERE.

Holiday Sale at Society6 - $6 off Pillow Covers - FREE SHIPPING over $50 { home decor } [holiday gifts]

Not just for pillow fights, throw pillows have become the prettiest, hottest trend in home decor today! They are easy to switch out as the seasons change, or as your interior decorating colors change. I have pillows in just about every color - greens, blues, pink,s grays. Today only, take $6 off each pillow cover in my Society6 shop! There are bright colorful abstracts, pretty cottage decor pillows, pillows for a dorm room or first apartment or home, pillows for decorating a nursery or kid's room, pillows for your beach house or just for your living room! But hurry!

AUTUMN INKBLOT PILLOW

SUMMER OF LOVE - ADVENTURE RED PILLOW

FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS PILLOW

EXPLORE EVERY DAY PILLOW

CHIN UP BUTTERCUP PILLOW

INNER PEACE PILLOW

WALK TO THE LIGHT PILLOW

WINTRY MIX PILLOW

READ BOOKS PILLOW

BLOOM PINK PILLOW

Holiday FLASH SALE [ home decor ] { fine art prints } [ winter photography ]

This is such a great sale and perfect for Christmas gift giving - finished and ready to hang wall decor - an instant art gallery. Today only take $10 off framed fine art prints in my Society6 shop!. My fine art photography has been featured in HGTV Magazine, Artful Blogging and in the Golden Globes Gift Lounge! Hurry, this sale only lasts one day, December 9, 2013! I have new nature and winter photography in my shop each day!

Many people ask me about where my photographs are taken. They all start someplace deep inside me, like a dream or a wish. In my wanderings when I come upon different places, these pieces of art just seem to unfold from inside... and from something larger. All photographs are taken wandering the wild places of Ohio, Michigan and the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania. I hope they touch a place deep inside you.

See my gallery of framed art prints HERE.

INNER PEACE

LIGHTNESS OF BEING

BLOOM PINK

BRANCH

 

 

SEA GLASS

SOMEWHERE ONLY WE KNOW

AUTUMN INKBLOT

BEACH TIMES

AUTUMN APPLES

EAT YOUR VEGETABLES

THE MAGIC OF FOG

THE VIEW FROM THE TOP

BEACON

CUTE COUPLE

THE SOUND OF FOG COMING DOWN

HOLIDAY FLASH SALE! {nature photography} [modern home decor]

Stop by the FLASH SALE in my Society6 shop. Today (Sunday December 8, 2013) ONLY, my tote bags are $6OFF!! Crazy, I know, but hurry over or you'll miss it. There are designs for the nature girl, art lover, fashionista fashion trend setter, sister, mom, friend or love. Perfect time to get those holiday gifts and avoid the crazy malls! See the BAGS HERE.

THE WAY THAT LIGHT ATTACHES TO A DREAM

CUTE COUPLE

POSITIVE ENERGY 4

MANISTEE LIGHT

SCARLET

WOODLAND ABSTRACT

I LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK

EXPLORE EVERY DAY

SHORELINE SUNSET