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The Power of the Porfolio

You know that feeling, of having something in the back of your mind that you need to do? It’s not a priority so you write it down, you put it off, and it sits there, waiting to be done. Sometimes for a very long time. But when you finally get to the project and finish it, it feels sooooo good, doesn’t it?

Spring Tree Blossom Blue White Oregon Kat Sloma iPhone Mobile Phtoography

That happened to me this weekend, as I finally got around to updating the Portfolio section of my website. Ever since I updated website themes early last year, I haven’t been happy with the way the porfolio worked. It just didn’t allow you to scroll through images easily or show off the work nicely. Add to that, most of what was in the portfolio was old work from my dSLR days, not even close to the style I’m currently creating with the iPhone. But it wasn’t a priority between art fairs and writing a book and living life, so I didn’t do anything with it other than write it down on a “do someday” list. Getting it updated felt like a lifting of a weight, or the relief of a low level tension that I’ve been carrying around with me. I didn’t even know that tension was there!

You know what I felt on top of that relief? Pride. There is something wonderful about choosing my best work, pulling it together in one place, and presenting it beautifully. Whether it’s an exhibition or an art fair booth or a portfolio on my website, it’s my opportunity to say to the world, “This is who I am as an artist.” And I feel really good about it when I look at my work that way. Strong and confident in who I am and what I’m doing. That’s an awesome feeling.

I’m especially happy with the Transitions portfolio. I’ve been working on these images of trees in transition for two years now with this series in mind, and it’s the first time I’ve pulled them together in this way. It is so exciting to see it as a whole! I love many images in this series but seeing them as a body of work, I love them even more.

You can visit all of my portfolios by clicking the Portfolio link on the top menu bar of my website. From there, click on any portfolio to view the artist statement/explanation and images. Be sure to click on the thumbnail images to see them larger and scroll through the entire portfolio. It’s all mobile responsive too, and looks great on any device. Can you see why I’m so excited?? Come visit and let me know what you think!

PS – If you have a WordPress site I highly recommend the gallery plugin I’m using for my portfolio. It’s called NextGen Gallery. Easy to use and very functional!

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A New Portfolio: Paint the Sky

I am so excited to release a new portfolio today: Paint the Sky

This portfolio is a collection of my iPhone art from this last winter, when I was fascinated with the bare trees and the blank canvas of the sky. “Paint the Sky” not only captures the shift I’ve made in my art toward the non-representational, it captures the beauty I found in this place I am living now. It represents a new way of seeing and celebrating the world around me. It’s the beginning of a new intention for my art.

Of all of the portfolios I’ve put together over the last couple of years, this one feels the most important. It shares a fundamental shift in my artistic expression. While the portfolio is complete in and of itself, it is also the beginning of something new and exciting. There will be more like this to come.

On this first day of summer, enjoy a cool dip into the realm of winter.

When skies are grey, chase the blues away… Paint the Sky.

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Evidence of Love

It’s here! Today I’m sharing a new portfolio, Evidence of Love. I started this project early on in Italy, with this picture from Bergamo. When I took the photo, I didn’t see the heart, I was so focused on the texture and lines. The graffiti seemed to magically appear when I edited the photo later. From that moment on, I kept an eye out for graffiti hearts and other Evidence of Love. I looked for images that showed both the emotion and a sense of place.

Don't Tread on my Heart

The new portfolio is a compilation of these images, capturing Evidence of Love from around Italy and other places in Europe. It doesn’t seem to matter where you are, you will find these declarations of love hidden somewhere. Love is a universal emotion.

Penciled In

I wanted to release this portfolio in advance of Valentine’s Day, so that you can use them to express your love too. Let’s take Valentine’s Day beyond the “couple” holiday and express love to everyone in our lives we care for, including close family and dear friends. What better way to make a heart connection? The images are available in my RedBubble shop, where you can purchase greeting cards, postcards, prints or even a calendar. Love-ly inspiration for all year long!

Which one is your favorite? I’d love to know!

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