Shades of who we are

By ShadesofBlueArt written 10/28/05 10:24 AM, published 10/28/05 10:24 AM

For the Theme.... I was born in Popup Link Wabash Indiana and moved quite a bit to and from Florida where I make my home now in Clearwater Beach.
I took my 1st self portrait using a car bumper..so you can see where I was heading in the art world. I have always wanted to be an artist since I was about 5, but that changed when I became Popup Link Assistant to the President I have traveled to 20 plus countries and Europe is my favorite stomping grounds. I photograph the macabre Death is open for Business Landscapes Amalfi Coastal Storm and Flowers Blue Poppy and others, but my passion is painting paintings I have a wonderful family and a great life...so what else is there?

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surferguy 10/28/05 10:33 AM

Great post Shades.... thanks for sharing..

- WoooFrigginHoooo...
leath 10/28/05 10:59 AM

Wabash, Indiana is one of the most perfect photographs I have seen.
jojames1 10/28/05 11:05 AM

You are awesome...that's all I need to say!
AnyMoose Hero 10/28/05 11:25 AM

Hey you do have a nice life. Great job Shady!

- Still a Moose
ROCKADEE 10/28/05 11:38 AM

Shades Of A Great Life...Well Done, Joe!!

- NATURE RULES!!!
smalltown05 10/28/05 11:41 AM

Shades, the Wabash and Amalfi photos are great but your paintings (especially the one in progress) are marvelous. Happy life!

- blow.....hard
chef009 10/28/05 11:42 AM

Your blessed, and very talented..love that first shot ..and your paintings are way cool.

- With these Hands
Penny 10/28/05 1:17 PM

Thanks for sharing. I love the storm pic. Beautiful.

- Smile
YennerLooker 10/28/05 4:23 PM

Wabash is my favorite! Coastal is beautiful too--it should be a post card! Assistant to president is spooooky.
lifeonfilm 10/28/05 5:18 PM

Very nice shots! Thanks for sharing. I like that you left the pringles can in "painting". My first thought of "self portrait" was that it reminds me of the "Thinker" sculpture. Lol, can you tell it's been a long week and the ole brain is tired?
BusyB1965 10/28/05 6:44 PM

The coastal storm is my favorite of these , then the first pic with the reflection would be next. Count your blessings one by one, for you have many.--

- Blessings
Beholden 10/28/05 6:51 PM

Wabash was superb! i loved seeing your life thanks so much you are very talented!

- ummmm
austinspace 10/28/05 10:14 PM

delightful post, Joe. A varied and interesting and full life--really, who could ask for more?

- here and there
KayN 10/29/05 1:02 PM

Great post from a very blessed individual!

- Ms.N