tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291275774639785698Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:39:48 +0000pilgrimagerecommendationcalendarreadingbusiness3-day walkCamino de Santiagooverwhelmworkshopphotographygallery showvacationvietnambooksprocessLos Angelesholidayintentionjury dutymexicoeventSan Miguel de AllendeschoolinspirationetsycockatieltravelDay of the Deadcoachretreatfamilycamera equipmentR-Ranchdesignmomfrustrationpiratecelebrationfearunderwaterfriendsfloralwildlifehttp://annhowley.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Ann Howley)Blogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291275774639785698.post-773126915929698090Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:54:00 +00002011-11-21T15:54:38.418-08:00eventcalendarschool This blog has chronicled my not-at-all-graceful journey as an artist, from my tentative steps as a photographer to the shaky addition of  "and Design" to my masthead. Thus, it is with great excitement that I introduce the first product developed by the newly evolved "Ann Howley Photography And Design". Designing this calendar has been on my Wish List for years. I was finally able to complete http://annhowley.blogspot.com/2011/11/introducing-perpetual-calendar.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ann Howley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291275774639785698.post-2062411313077735340Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:13:00 +00002011-11-21T12:13:22.559-08:00gallery showeventfriendsholiday I am truly stuck.  It is time to promote the Peach Tree Pottery 6th Annual Holiday show.  I sit at my computer with the To Do list that attempts to reach every friend and family member to tell them about our wonderful annual event.  But, I hesitate.   I guess I just say it:  Linda Mechanic, my friend, my adopted sister, and the owner of Peach Tree Pottery,  passed away on October 29th after a http://annhowley.blogspot.com/2011/11/honoring-linda-mechanic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ann Howley)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291275774639785698.post-848025396093259950Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:38:00 +00002011-10-17T17:38:43.359-07:00photographytravelSan Miguel de Allendedesigninspiration I am home from a week alone in New York City.  From this very quiet place, I can realize how immersed I was in the city and how wonderful it was.  In fact, the perfect word is magical. Several years ago, I had the opportunity to spend three weeks house-sitting in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.  When I arrived, I really had no plans.  I let the location guide me.  Besides taking Spanish lessons,http://annhowley.blogspot.com/2011/10/immersion-in-new-york-city.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ann Howley)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291275774639785698.post-805480510012621486Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:09:00 +00002011-09-30T12:09:25.385-07:00processtravelvacationschool Image Note: Gorilla at Los Angeles Zoo.  Do you think he's thinking about what to blog? My boyfriend appropriately says I have "too many minds to go mad".  I might also have "too many thoughts to be a blogger." I know I have repeatedly apologized for not blogging more frequently. You'd think I'd blog more just to avoid the next painful apology.  Or that I'd stop blogging all together.  Mostly, http://annhowley.blogspot.com/2011/09/too-many-thoughts-to-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ann Howley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291275774639785698.post-8183258702061659531Sat, 16 Jul 2011 22:57:00 +00002011-07-16T15:57:20.551-07:00designschool I know I don't blog often enough.  When I do, it's usually because I feel that inner voice screaming.  Since (not so) recent posts were about my fears and confusions, I thought it might be nice to write on a more positive day.  It's actually been a very positive week. Last September I started in a Graphic Arts program through UCLA Extension.  At the time, I was just taking the next indicated http://annhowley.blogspot.com/2011/07/new-direction-or-off-course.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ann Howley)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291275774639785698.post-6216566869989921639Sat, 04 Jun 2011 00:07:00 +00002011-06-03T17:07:17.993-07:00gallery showeventOne of the main reasons I am so excited about the upcoming Peach Fest 3 is that I missed Peach Fests 1 & 2. Yes, the last two years I was in Spain at this time. In 2009, I was trudging 500 miles across Northern Spain as a pilgrim. In 2010, I was working along the pilgrimage route in a hostel that slept 180+ pilgrims per night. I've heard wonderful reports of these events. It's a street fair on http://annhowley.blogspot.com/2011/06/peach-fest-3-june-12-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ann Howley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291275774639785698.post-7778051911654134055Wed, 18 May 2011 22:37:00 +00002011-05-18T15:37:11.997-07:00processfearThis post is dedicated to the lovely Barb who created the Hope's Flame Candles of Intention.  I was drawn to mine this morning. I needed to write myself this note to try to move myself forward.  I'm in that hallway, the one with all the doors of unknown potential. I'm having a hard time focusing, not knowing what step to take next.  So, I pause.http://annhowley.blogspot.com/2011/05/hopes-flame.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ann Howley)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291275774639785698.post-6862100377665296516Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:11:00 +00002011-04-15T12:26:19.199-07:00gallery showeventprocessinspirationfearI started today reading the April 2011 e-zine from one of my favorite inspiring women of all time: Tama Kieves. The newsletter is entitled "The Genius Code: How One Step Creates Everything."  She reveals the truth that successful, inspired people don't know what they are doing.  Many, many items in this letter struck me (and I do recommend you subscribe to it, or buy her fabulous book, or go to http://annhowley.blogspot.com/2011/04/you-cant-connect-dots-going-forward.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ann Howley)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291275774639785698.post-6091198773910912214Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:53:00 +00002011-04-06T11:53:03.617-07:00gallery showeventI am so excited about my new gallery show that is opening this week. This show is the latest act of serendipity along my path as an artist. I met Natalie Gray, the owner of The Happening Gallery, at a Valentines Day event we both participated in. Natalie's abstract and 3-D paintings certainly captured my eye.  Our appreciation of each other's work led to my latest collection "Trees & Light" beinghttp://annhowley.blogspot.com/2011/04/happening-gallery-show.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ann Howley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291275774639785698.post-3359545621332513255Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:59:00 +00002011-03-09T08:59:19.736-08:00processfear I can best sum up where I'm at (while not boring you with details) by calling out the words I wrote in all caps or underlined in this morning's journaling.... fear. color. everything. why is this happening now? baby steps. yes. yes. yes. yes. yes. yes. yes. yes. yes. be. yes. huge. big. middle. must. none. what. this is where i am today. now. reason. now. show. today. trust.I think that says it http://annhowley.blogspot.com/2011/03/dealing-with-fear.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ann Howley)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291275774639785698.post-6489037748404131450Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:26:00 +00002011-04-15T12:30:06.445-07:00eventprocessschool Today I am grateful that I have read so many, many books about the struggles of trying to live an authentic, creative life.  I know that the roller coaster of feelings I have is actually part of the process. Today I am grateful for the lesson of Morning Pages that I learned from Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way.  This allows me to notice that I am struggling within my creative self and http://annhowley.blogspot.com/2011/02/today-i-am-grateful.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ann Howley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291275774639785698.post-199603909711332863Wed, 02 Feb 2011 02:10:00 +00002011-02-01T18:10:40.312-08:00eventholiday I'm excited about my first photography event of 2011...an Art Festival and Open House at the Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club.  It's on Sunday February 13, from 11 am to 3 pm.  This is your opportunity to find the perfect card and gift for your Valentine!  I will be focusing on romantic and water related photography, but can also bring your special requests.  The Yacht Club is located at http://annhowley.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentines-day-art-festival-february-13.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ann Howley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291275774639785698.post-9086631187942661502Fri, 31 Dec 2010 22:32:00 +00002010-12-31T14:32:58.927-08:00holidayfloral Happy New Year! Is it only me that wakes up on December 31st and decides she needs to get her life totally together before the falling of the New Year's disco ball?  The truth is that I feel like I'm always trying to get it together.  It's my favorite subject while journaling.  The fact that I thought it was possible to do everything in one day either means I must be very close to my goal...or http://annhowley.blogspot.com/2010/12/laughing-at-myself.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ann Howley)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291275774639785698.post-3673046477960507504Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:31:00 +00002010-12-09T04:47:14.677-08:00gallery showeventcelebrationRemembering you today, John Lennon.  Thank you for keeping Peace in our hearts and encouraging us to Imagine. It is fitting to share in this post the announcement that there have been two more days added to the 5th Annual Peach Tree Pottery Holiday Art Show.  Due to the huge popularity of the event last weekend, we will also be open Saturday, December 18 and Sunday, December 19 from noon to 5 pmhttp://annhowley.blogspot.com/2010/12/imagineand-show-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ann Howley)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291275774639785698.post-4699872114731191950Fri, 26 Nov 2010 20:10:00 +00002010-11-26T12:10:26.447-08:00gallery showCamino de SantiagoholidayMARK YOUR CALENDARS - 5th Annual PEACH TREE POTTERY ANNUAL ART SHOWDecember 4-5, 2010 - 12 -5 pm each day It's been a long time since I've checked in.  I started back in school and don't feel like I've had a free moment since.  I'm closing in on the last 2 weeks of my first official quarter in the UCLA Design Communications Arts certificate program.  Two classes have consumed all available timehttp://annhowley.blogspot.com/2010/11/holiday-show-and-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ann Howley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291275774639785698.post-5434755279446028629Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:49:00 +00002010-09-18T10:49:10.844-07:00designschoolI'm pretty excited to report that I am officially starting school on Monday. I have enrolled in the Design Communications Arts certificate program through UCLA Extension.  I blindly started on this path when I took Design Fundamentals last spring.  In the summer quarter,  I took an Adobe InDesign class to learn about formatting for my desired photography book.  I really studied the certificate http://annhowley.blogspot.com/2010/09/returning-to-school.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ann Howley)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291275774639785698.post-869160044252667545Sat, 21 Aug 2010 19:01:00 +00002011-04-15T12:27:37.002-07:00processphotographytravelschool For once, I am writing about a trip before I dive into the mail or emails that have arrived during my absence.  In fact, yesterday, I was blessed with a power outage that kept me from rushing to the computer.  Even the laptop wouldn't have helped with the wireless server down.  I was forced to sit, and hand write what I learned on this trip.  So, as my images download into my computer, I will http://annhowley.blogspot.com/2010/08/lessons-learned.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ann Howley)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291275774639785698.post-6492321178681836626Sat, 26 Jun 2010 22:46:00 +00002010-06-26T15:46:57.598-07:00Camino de Santiagopilgrimage This albergue (San Nicolas de Flue, Ponferrada, Spain) is where I spent most of the first half of June 2010.  As previously noted, I wanted to return to the Camino de Santiago and try to give back to the pilgrimage and the pilgrims that so sweetly contributed to my experience in 2009. I returned to Spain as a hospitalera, basically a combination of hostess, concierge and maid.  Our particular http://annhowley.blogspot.com/2010/06/back-from-spain-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ann Howley)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291275774639785698.post-7235446453570057241Tue, 25 May 2010 01:20:00 +00002010-06-25T16:30:22.130-07:00gallery show3-day walkphotographyCamino de Santiago I know I promised to report back after my "Vicarious Traveler" show at Peach Tree Pottery.  It's embarrassing to note that the show was on April 18th.  I'm going with the "better late than never" argument. As I leave for Spain in three days, it almost became never. If you don't recall (and why would you after all this time?!), this show was a retrospective of all my travels thus far.  I began inhttp://annhowley.blogspot.com/2010/05/long-awaited-report.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ann Howley)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291275774639785698.post-136634375894822155Sat, 17 Apr 2010 22:30:00 +00002011-04-15T12:28:19.149-07:00gallery showeventphotographySan Miguel de Allende  I have spent all week preparing for tomorrow's "The Vicarious Traveler" show at Peach Tree Pottery.  This is actually a show that gallery owner Linda Mechanic has been suggesting for years.  It's the pulling together of all my travels to date.  While in the discussion process, it sounded like a good idea, but in the last few days, it's really felt like one. I've finally come to terms with the http://annhowley.blogspot.com/2010/04/reflections-on-sundays-gallery-show.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ann Howley)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291275774639785698.post-7302440784930000917Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:46:00 +00002010-04-01T14:46:39.658-07:00travelCamino de Santiagopilgrimage Two weeks ago, I wrote that I was on my way to a gathering of the American Pilgrims on the Camino in Florida.  Part of that event was "hospitalero training", which is required for volunteering at certain albergues (pilgrim's hostels) on the Camino de Santiago in Spain.  I must admit that my main reason for attending the training was getting a few extra days with my pilgrim friend, Wanda.  Wanda http://annhowley.blogspot.com/2010/04/returning-to-spain.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ann Howley)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291275774639785698.post-9198943424685449286Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:35:00 +00002010-04-01T14:46:17.442-07:00retreatCamino de SantiagopilgrimageintentioninspirationOn February 12, 2008, I wrote one of my first blog postings and stated my intention to walk the Camino de Santiago across northern Spain.  Shortly there after, I went to my first American Pilgrims on the Camino annual gathering in Santa Barbara.  There I learned mostly what the questions were about taking on such an undertaking.  In March 2009, I attended my second gathering in Albuequerque.  http://annhowley.blogspot.com/2010/03/pilgrim-gathering.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ann Howley)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291275774639785698.post-2182723461167657626Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:36:00 +00002010-03-06T12:49:03.114-08:00gallery showeventphotographytravelI'm really excited to announce the teaser for this upcoming gallery show at Peach Tree Pottery. Not only will I be showing images from all my trips of the past six years, I will be presenting a short talk on the stories behind the images. Gallery owner Linda Mechanic (who will be selling her fabulous pottery) has been wanting to have this speaking event for a long time. That's because she loves http://annhowley.blogspot.com/2010/03/save-date-april-18-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ann Howley)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291275774639785698.post-9128992977604548335Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:38:00 +00002010-02-13T14:25:56.631-08:00holidayI want to wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day. I wish you love and fulfilment with or without that "certain someone" in your life. For me, the times alone add texture to the times with others. I need both to be complete.Specifically, I'd like to wish Mike a Happy Valentine's day. Thanks for being curious enough to wonder what was upstairs at REI on that certain March 2009 day. I'm glad I was http://annhowley.blogspot.com/2010/02/happy-valentines-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ann Howley)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291275774639785698.post-6843821983036349960Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:48:00 +00002010-03-13T17:35:48.751-08:00processphotographymomintentioninspirationfamilybusinessHappy Birthday, Mom! Today, I celebrate my mother, even though she has not been in an temporal (I love that word!) form for almost 31 years. However, this day, February 6th, does not go by without me being in spirit with this amazing woman. Yesterday, in the pursuit of moving forward in my photography business, I completed a questionnaire that asked "What is the story you are sharing with http://annhowley.blogspot.com/2010/02/happy-birthday-mom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ann Howley)2en-us