hello february.

Hello February. After the gray days of January, Portland has received a much-needed break in the clouds, curing winter blues with the remedy of sunshine. I have seen fresh growth around the city - an early and thrilling sign of spring. Keeping up the spirit of the new (and since this blog is partly about me trying new things) I welcomed the challenge to photograph something more intimate for February's arrival. I feel incredibly grateful to work part-time at a gallery, and thus be surrounded by gorgeous imagery. From paintings to photographs, I am constantly intrigued and inspired, and carry that influence with me to fuse into my own work. Moved by the classic and contemporary, and in my own way, I wanted to honor those influences and focus on simple beauty for this month's collaboration.
(Click on the photos to view larger. I think they look nicer that way).