Abstract Expressionist Paintings, Nature Photography, Poetry, Musings on Life and Creative Process...and Our Connection to Earth.

Header photo c 2008 Lynda Lehmann. All images and text on this site are protected by copyright law and are not to be used without permission.To purchase my art, please visit my primary site at www.lyndalehmann.com

"Peripheral Vision" Listed with NatGeo and NY Times Among "TOP 100 SCHOLARLY ART BLOGS"

<b>"Peripheral Vision" Listed with NatGeo and NY Times Among "TOP 100 SCHOLARLY ART BLOGS"</b>
Click on the turtle and scroll down to "Best Art Photography" category.

CREATIVE BLOGGING JOURNEY

I'm Honored to Have Been Featured at SlogBite!

MY LINKS, EXHIBITS, NEWS, ARTICLES, & BLOG AWARDS:

Home My News My Shows Links Articles Awards

JOIN ME ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER!

Lynda Lehmann
Lynda Lehmann
Create Your Badge

Creative People Who Follow Peripheral Vision

Read Some Reviews of "Peripheral Vision" at Blogged

A Singular Creation is a one of a kind art community that provides many wonderful resources for artists such as: a unique online gallery, free art opportunities newsletter, art contests and shows, art forums for critique with a user gallery and much more.

Sign Up for Robert Genn's Free Newsletter

Sign Up for Creativity Portal Online!

ABOUT THIS BLOG

Peripheral Vision combines my nature photography, Abstract Expressionist paintings, and digital art, with ideas about life, creative process, and preserving our planet. I'm interested in the spiritual aspect of making art and how it reflects our connection to nature.
What You Will Find Here:
* Photographs of nature: scenes and close-ups
* Abstract paintings
* Colorful digital art
* Observations on life and creative process
* Poetry (or my humble attempts in that direction)
* Resources for artists and writers
* Occasional writer's prompts (with images)
* Commentary on nature and environmental issues
* Excerpts from my sociological sci fi novels & short stories
* Occasional political commentary

* Bits of personal opinion and philosophy
* Introductions to other artists
* Meditation videos
NOTE: If you are interested in purchasing my art, or just want to see more of it, visit www.lyndalehmann.com.

MY FAVORITE AND MOST FASCINATING BOOKS:

Shelfari: Book reviews on your book blog

FEEDJIT Live Traffic Feed

WWAO

WWAO

SINCE MAY 27, 2009

LAST YEAR'S VISITORS

LAST YEAR\

Cancel Your Junk Mail & Help the Environment, Too!

Newsodrome - great news, any topic
blog search directory
Blogarama - The Blog Directory
Artist Blogs - Blog Catalog Blog Directory
Page Rank Check

Add P.V. to Stumble Upon or Your Favorite Network!

Related Posts Widget for Blogs by LinkWithin
My latest images for sale at Shutterstock:

My most popular images for sale at Shutterstock:

Submit Photos to Shutterstock and make $$$!

Download unlimited stock photos!

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Present Robert F Kennedy Jr Shocking Vaccine Cover Up Part1

My take on this is that the truth is coming from this man's lips. All you have to do is look around at all the children who have been diagnosed with neuro and behavior problems, to know something is terribly wrong.

I believe that some vaccines have saved countless lives, as in the case of smallpox and polio. But we are now churning out vaccines for every condition, and in many cases, the damage they cause is worse than enduring a short-term disease. Common sense dictates that this may not be true for the aged or those who have other medical problems.

What do you think? Are you getting a flu shot?

Each of us has to decide what's best for ourselves and our families.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Consciousness

Consciousness - c Lynda Lehmann 2009

I'm in the process of preparing a longer post, but thought I'd share one of my new digital paintings with you in the meantime. I will be able to post more in the coming weeks, I hope, and I can't wait to visit with you!

Just wondering: does this image evoke any particular thought, mood, or concept for you? I DO see what the title implies, but then, that's just me and you will have your own reaction.

Personally, I LOVE the freedom of digital art, and the "clean" process that doesn't involve paints and finishes, because I don't always have time for traditional brush and pigment painting. Both digital and real-time painting have their benefits, and one of the perks of digital is that you don't have to involve your whole studio or house in the process (the "aroma" of fresh paint DOES make it all the way to my kitchen, at times....)

Art and text copyright Lynda Lehmann. All rights reserved.

If you would like to view my art or make a purchase, please visit Lynda Lehmann Painting and Photography or my gallery at Imagekind, where you can choose from several sizes and paper types or buy my prints plain or matted and framed.

AddThis Social Bookmark Button

Add to Technorati Favorites

Friday, October 23, 2009

The Omo People: A Haunting Spectacle of Harmony with Our Earth

We've all seen a number of You Tube videos. Some are mediocre and some are outstanding. In my mind, this one is unforgettable. I'm sure it will leave an indelible imprint on my consciousness.

It is at once a sermon and a promise, an homage and a litany. If you give yourself to it for a few minutes, I think you might agree with me.

The adornment and countenance of these people are haunting and beautiful. Their apparent relatedness to our Earth seems appropos to those whose lives unfold near The Great Rift. This video makes one ponder on the nature of beauty, wisdom, play, and inter-relatedness.

On the YouTube site, one of the comments was that these faces look sad. I agree, however, with another commenter who said these faces are full of awe and reverence. They are OF THE EARTH, and they KNOW it! They FEEL it in every fiber of their being, and express it constantly in their physical accoutrement.

Again, this video brings up the correlation between play, art-making, and BEING. These people have a deep connection to something that we, in what WE consider to be more "civilized" societies, can only grope for......

What do you think?

Friday, October 16, 2009

Country Dreams

Grazing - Image c Lynda Lehmann 2009

Country Dreams - Image c Lynda Lehmann 2009

I was enchanted by these idyllic scenes of a pasture in autumn, with grazing cows and horses. It was such a peaceful and dreamlike scene, with the muted colors of a somewhat hazy fall day. Here are a couple of my favorite shots, among many taken during a couple of short outings in the past month.

The animals look so contented that it's easy to forget they are being raised for commerce. I know the demands of the food chain are an indisputable reality, but I feel an empathy with animals who overall, perhaps, have less control over their fates than we humans do. Or do you think that's a subject for debate?

Regardless, the natural beauty of rural areas does not disguise the fact that life is a struggle. That's why I think it's important to have empathy for every living being. We can't deny the realities of the food chain, but we can strive for harmony and intelligent living. We can also count our blessings....

Speaking of contented animals, here is a chipmunk who made multiple appearances on a tree stump in our yard. He seemed to be as happy to watch me as I was to watch him. Every time I snapped a shot and the flash fired, he disappeared under a weed-covered rock, only to appear again for another pose, a few seconds later!


Chippie Takes a Pose - Image c Lynda Lehmann 2009

You can click on the photos to see a larger version, or visit my sites, listed in the right sidebar, to see more images.

All images and text copyright Lynda Lehmann. All rights reserved.


If you would like to view my art or make a purchase, please visit Lynda Lehmann Painting and Photography or my gallery at Imagekind, where you can choose from several sizes and paper types or buy my prints plain or matted and framed.

Add to Technorati Favorites