Tears of Salt
A poetic and visual collaboration between poet Christina Gabsa and photographer Bill McNamee, Tears of Salt explores the ocean as a place of emotional release and healing. This pairing of image and verse invites the reader into a deeply personal moment of reflection.
Wild Imaginings
Outside the Carroll County Public Library stands a sculpture of a boy reading beneath a lion’s quiet watch. This piece, called Wild Imaginings, captures the power of books to carry us anywhere and reminds us how stories plant seeds of inspiration within us.
The Unexpected Beauty of Grasses
Grasses aren’t flashy, but there’s a quiet beauty in the way they catch light and sway with the breeze. This post explores how photographing them reveals hidden shapes, textures, and moments often overlooked.
Now Curating on Flipboard: The Art of the Create
The Art of the Create now has a home on Flipboard. This new magazine serves as a curated companion to the blog, providing a place to co-publish select posts and connect with more readers through the Flipboard platform.
Weathered Bricks: Seeing Beyond the Surface
From stepped bricks to creeping vines and moss, this post captures the overlooked textures and details of a weathered brick wall in Westminster, Maryland. It reflects on the understated beauty found in its aged and worn surfaces.