This image holds such a warm memory for me. As I shared the other day, I woke up before dawn this morning and watched the sunrise. I loved how the sun spilled over the edge of the mountains and clouds, and was happy to be able to capture the moment. It was such a warm morning, I sat out on the balcony in the sun and wrote my answers for Diana Mulder‘s interview series “Women Who Create Beautiful Things” which is posted on her site today. You can read about how I ended up in Italy, found my passion for photography, and what’s coming next for me.
It was a great experience to do this interview! I was nervous at first to put myself out there in this new way, but answering the questions helped me look at my story from a new perspective. Since I have enjoyed Diana’s art and her blog for nearly a year, I felt as if I was talking directly to her as I wrote.
Diana and I met during Kellie Rae Robert’s Flying Lessons course last summer, and connected to each other’s art immediately. Early on, she had looked at the photographs on my blog and asked me if she could paint this image of my son Brandon on the Oregon Coast.
I had forgotten about it until Diana sent me the list of questions for the interview, and attached her mixed media version of this image. I love what she did with it! She created a wonderful interpretation with the addition of the red and brighter colors. I also love that this painting links our art together, gives us a connection we wouldn’t have had otherwise. This is how artists inspire each other!
Kat, Thank you so much for doing the interview. I really enjoyed posing all those questions that I've always wanted to know about you. 🙂 How nice to see the comparison of Brandon's photo and my art. I'm glad you liked it. At the time, I was so nervous to ask you if I could use the photo, too. 🙂
What a great interview! Love the photo of the sun reflecting across the water. Sounds like you and Diana were meant to meet and keep in touch. 🙂
Brilliant interview Kat – it tells me so much about you and how you got to be in Italy. I'm sure your photographic skills will continue to grow when you get back to Oregon and am looking forward to following your growth. The photographs you picked for your interview were perfect – especially that lovely Lambretta!
How neat – I need to go check out the interview and I love what you did with that image!
I would sure wake up early every morning too to drink in that beautiful view!
The painting Diana created from your son's photo is such a gorgeous work. You must be so thrilled with the outcome! Something to be treasured, for sure!
that's so cool what she did with the picture of your son. heading over there now to check out the interview…
I left a comment on Diana's spot, but wanted to come back here and tell you how much I enjoyed reading the interview. I love the painting of Brandon!
Kat, that interview was so inspiring..The picture of your son and the painting Diana did are amazing…great experience…in Italy..I would love to go there one day..You photography is so fresh and beautiful …Love it You are in a beautiful journey and I see you are enjoying it a lot. Hugs…
Congrats, Kat! You deserve a spotlight — I enjoyed reading the story of your creative journey. Brava!
That's a wonderful story: the connection between two artists… I feel inspired!
Lovely interview! Enjoyed it and commented over there 🙂