So I asked someone what I should write about today. I wanted something new and fresh, yet still creative and fun. My friend tells me, “Leafs.”And I laughed, because actually, this is a perfect topic. My creativity as a youth came in all forms and fashion. One of the things I loved about growing up in Kansas City was the schools focus on the Arts. In fourth grade I took photography and music. I really loved photography. We learned so much about film that I wish I could remember.
What I do remember was the photos. We were instructed how to build a box camera. You know, like the ones in the old days. Then we were instructed how to properly take the pictures and then transport them into the dark room for development. My favorite photo (which I looked for but can’t find, one day I will remember where I put it,) was of a leaf.
We were in the dark room and the teacher told us to position our objects how we wanted them and she was going to turn on the light so the imprint would burn into the film. I was so pleased with how the leaf looked in the photo.
This was the first experience I had in creating something from nothing. I’ve said this before but writing is an Art and Art is magic. To me, moments like this are a perfect example of why magic is a part of everyday life, even when we can’t see or feel it.
I challenge everyone who reads this to find a way to create something from nothing. And having children doesn’t exactly count. Make this something – something creative. Something that will allow you to have joy when it’s just you and the object. What is it that pulls at your insides and craves for you to set it free? That’s what I challenge you to make. I’d love to hear what you come up with so make sure you post to me on Facebook or email me and let me know.
From one Artist to another – Happy Creating!
The Art of Safkhet Presents – The Blood Series
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Blood Purple
In a world we think we know, live other races entirely hidden from the mortal perspective. Creatures of legend, of fable and myth, their very history and nature have allowed them to walk side by side with humans since time immemorial. They are warriors, they are hunters, and they are Algula. Vampire. And in their own midst, a battle is brewing for supremacy, for dominance, that can and will affect all around them. Old hatred never dies and vengeance is a fiery sword that cuts a bloody swath.
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Blood Yellow
AMAZON | SMASHWORDS | B & N
The lines are drawn, and Zayn and Nikole must face each other in a battle of forgiveness and power; each attempting to right their wrongs, each battling their own inner demons.
Haydar and Leigh prepare for war, rounding their men and setting into motion courses that cannot be undone.
The tales will fall in line as the four of them come face to face with each other, and they will watch loved ones perish.
When the dust settles and dawn breaks, who’s going to be left standing and who will be missing? Will Nikole forgive Zayn for his betrayal? Will Leigh and Haydar overcome their differences? Will Adara say yes?
Blood Yellow…Because the stories only just begun….
Author Bio
Ashley is married and lives in Houston with her husband Tony. They have two dogs, Toto and Doogie. They have been together for over 8 and a 1/2 years and he brings her more joy than she could ever imagine as a child. She loves to read and has been hooked on the romance genre ever since her lifelong best friend Laura gave her “Ashes to Ashes’ by Tami Hoag to read when they were younger.
Ashley finds her strength through her family, especially her parents. They always support her in life; they push her to strive for greatness. There once was a motto that Ashley heard in her youth through her Taekwondo life ‘Reach for the Stars’ and that is what Ashley has always done. It was through her upbringing that the values Ashley has and displays come from. With her parents always cheering her on in life she was able to grow up having faith in herself and her ability to conquer the world.
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