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.
Blade Runner: More Noir Than Noir
A noir-styled Blade Runner remix trailer by Chet Desmond strips away sci-fi gloss to reveal the film’s shadowy detective heart in neon and rain. Classic, inspiring, and so very creative!
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.
His Old Friend
The shirt is soft cotton with blue and white stripes, worn and familiar. An old favorite with a story to tell. It was given in love and has now has been returned. More than fabric and thread, it’s a reminder of something once shared.