These are photographs taken while going down the road. Maybe you will recognize where they are taken. Enjoy.
February 04, 2008
January 23, 2008
The Spanish Belle
I don't know this lady's name, but she is very photogenic. She was attending a tea at Mission Valley Christian Church, and was dressed in character. Her smile is so simple, and suits her to a, dare I say it, to a tea. I wish I had time to get to know her, and let her know how beautiful her portrait came out.
The Happy Retiree
Changes
are the norm in military life. This is a happy transition, and this retiree and his family are glad it has finally arrived.
Navy Life - Retirement Cemermony
These young me
n were part of a retirement ceremony in January 2008.
January 22, 2008
NEW! COURSES IN IMAGINATION NOW AVAILABLE!
FREE courses are going to be available beginning this morning.
The goal of the courses are simple.
Now, I'll bet you will be amazed and surprised at the results you achieve. Excitedly so. You will have the ride of your life, making things, using your imagination in ways you never considered, and in turn, your ability to access more of your imagination will contribute to the way you live your life.
Usually you will have the materials around to make something. Artist, beginner to advanced, adults, man, woman, and child. Regardless where you are in life right now, you will be able to participate. All you need is 10 minutes, and not necessarily all in one lump.
Projects can be a ten minute project, as easily as a 10 year project. It all depends on you. How fast do you want to go? Having fun and want to build on this? Go for it. Having too much fun, and just don't want to stop? Have too much of that, and found a fabulous way to get rid of it...creatively?
All skill levels are applicable. It doesn't require anything special to create something incredible. When you do, you will be able to see each step along the way. Hopefully, others doing the projects will submit images of their imagination made visible (at any step along the way), and you will see how they did the same exact thing with spectacular differences. Most of the time you will recognize the materials used, or that information can be posted.
The main thing about these courses is you may jump in and out as desired, never sign in, never do anything else, if you don't want to.
However!
And this is a big however too. You will find once is just never enough at least through one of these devotions of ten minutes of your time.
Projects will be noted by the title of the step. Steps will be mix and matchable through the projects. If you are new and want to do some of the previous projects, feel free to skip all over. I do mean skip too. Smile, breathe slower and deeper. Relax your shoulder muscles, set your posture correctly, and get comfortable. You will enjoy it all much more.
Now how would I know these things? I've been making, or dreaming of making things, seeing how someone else made them, for 52 years. I've never stopped. If I do, my pulse might have too. I have never learned to separate the creative part of me, for the other parts. My veins flow with a lot of blessings of imagination. I love to get others excited about creating also, and seeing the results takes my breath away. That is nothing compared to the looks on their faces and the satisfaction evident in their lives.
This is why these courses through your imagination are free. I know using your imagination will be so beneficial to all your life, you will want to find another ten minutes to have another imagination time out. Come play with us.
All of us who want to have recess,
COME ON!
Bring some crayons, pens, and paper.
Check it out later this morning, and I'll let you know the link. I am trying for coursesforimagination@blogspot, We'll see if it is available. The first 10 minutes is about to be offered.
The goal of the courses are simple.
- For anyone, any age to join in and learn to access their imagination through step by step projects and tasks. Any item created has potential for posting. You may not like your finished project, but a particular part of the project you might have thoroughly enjoyed, and enjoyed the results of. That is a contender for publishing on the "Imagination Courses" bog.
Now, I'll bet you will be amazed and surprised at the results you achieve. Excitedly so. You will have the ride of your life, making things, using your imagination in ways you never considered, and in turn, your ability to access more of your imagination will contribute to the way you live your life.
Usually you will have the materials around to make something. Artist, beginner to advanced, adults, man, woman, and child. Regardless where you are in life right now, you will be able to participate. All you need is 10 minutes, and not necessarily all in one lump.
Projects can be a ten minute project, as easily as a 10 year project. It all depends on you. How fast do you want to go? Having fun and want to build on this? Go for it. Having too much fun, and just don't want to stop? Have too much of that, and found a fabulous way to get rid of it...creatively?
All skill levels are applicable. It doesn't require anything special to create something incredible. When you do, you will be able to see each step along the way. Hopefully, others doing the projects will submit images of their imagination made visible (at any step along the way), and you will see how they did the same exact thing with spectacular differences. Most of the time you will recognize the materials used, or that information can be posted.
The main thing about these courses is you may jump in and out as desired, never sign in, never do anything else, if you don't want to.
However!
And this is a big however too. You will find once is just never enough at least through one of these devotions of ten minutes of your time.
Projects will be noted by the title of the step. Steps will be mix and matchable through the projects. If you are new and want to do some of the previous projects, feel free to skip all over. I do mean skip too. Smile, breathe slower and deeper. Relax your shoulder muscles, set your posture correctly, and get comfortable. You will enjoy it all much more.
Now how would I know these things? I've been making, or dreaming of making things, seeing how someone else made them, for 52 years. I've never stopped. If I do, my pulse might have too. I have never learned to separate the creative part of me, for the other parts. My veins flow with a lot of blessings of imagination. I love to get others excited about creating also, and seeing the results takes my breath away. That is nothing compared to the looks on their faces and the satisfaction evident in their lives.
This is why these courses through your imagination are free. I know using your imagination will be so beneficial to all your life, you will want to find another ten minutes to have another imagination time out. Come play with us.
All of us who want to have recess,
COME ON!
Bring some crayons, pens, and paper.
Check it out later this morning, and I'll let you know the link. I am trying for coursesforimagination@blogspot, We'll see if it is available. The first 10 minutes is about to be offered.
November 22, 2007
Thanksgiving 2007
May the meaning of your celebrations for Thanksgiving include the true purpose of the holiday. Happy Thanksgiving 2007.
The mini art quilt in this image was created specifically to give thanks on this holiday. It measures approximately 4x6".
November 06, 2007
The Story of a Face
Faces usually tell stories. This night shot is an example of such a story in a face. No alterations were made to the image. Copyright of all images on this blog belong to the photographer. To purchase images for yourself or friends, contact the photographer at RobbinNeff@hotmail.com.
To Catch a Breeze
The Star of India sits in San Diego Harbor most times. This view is of the masts. All images are copyright protected, and orders for printed images can be gotten by contacting the photographer at RobbinNeff@hotmail.com, with your size requirements.
Star of India Topside
Here is an image of the Star of India taken a few weeks ago. Enjoy the photo and if you want to order an image for yourself, contact the photographer at RobbinNeff@hotmail.com. The images on this blog are copyrighted by the photographer.
September 13, 2007
Every once in awhile I get the priviledge to take some pictures of the navy. Let me share a few with you. These are from the Dependent's Cruise aboard the USS Gary, FFG.51, on September 12, 2007.I am writing a poem to go over this image. It will have the final lines reading:
Don't you think
It's about time
It still matters?
September 05, 2007
Unseamly
Unseamly is part of a lava series of art pieces, in a variety of media. To see the nuances of this piece, enlarge the image. There are a lot of little things going on here.
The size is approximately 16x24", on colored Canson paper. It is available directly from the artist, unframed, for $250 (plush shipping, handling, and insurance).
Biding Time
Biding Time is a quick little sketch, done several years ago. I was waiting for the next rodeo event, when this fellow came to sit in front of me. It took thirty seconds to get the pen and ink in place. Later the watercolor was added. The date on the piece is when the ink was done. The watercolor was added in 2006. It is approximately 6x8", on paper, and is available from the artist for $350. 
September 01, 2007
Off the Straight and Narrow
Have you ever wandered off the beaten path, maybe hiked up a river? Off the Straight and Narrow is about taking the unexpected path to explore. This is an art quilt which is completely hand stitched, hand beaded, and embellished to portray the lichen covered pebbles in a stream, under a canopy of confiers. It is 9x19", and is for sale from the artist for $200, plus shipping, handling, and insurance. It is signed and dated on the back. A detail image is posted below. Contact the artist through this website, or by emailing directly at RobbinNeff@hotmail.com.
Off the Straight and Narrow
This is a detail shot of the quilt I finished today. It is called Off the Straight and Narrow.
August 27, 2007
Mission View
This is a mission in San Diego County. The alignment was just what I was hoping to find.
Fort Ross CA
It's hard to find the right angle to take a picture of this place. The road is at the fence, and it is a very dangerous road. Still, this image came out just as I had hoped.
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