Nature — Kokabella Creations

Trash is Still Ugly Even When Watercolored

July 22, 2010 By Terry-Anne Leave a Comment

This isn’t one of those “feel good, get happy” projects so if you’re looking for some inspiration, I’m afraid you won’t find it here this morning.

As many of you know, I always carry at least one camera around with me. I’m always looking for a beautiful flower bud, bird or butterfly to photograph and turn into a piece of art or illustration. Even in the beautiful area where I live, I kept seeing litter so I decided to photograph some of it.

I tried making it look less ugly by water coloring it, etc., but trash really is ugly no matter how you spin it. Shame on those who freely drop their pop cans, cigarette butts, wrappers, etc. Hopefully Mr & Ms Litterbug see this and realize how awful and unnecessary it is to dump on Mommy Nature. My good deed for the day is done if that’s the case.

Filed Under: Nature, Photo Tagged With: litter, trash

First in a Series of Botanical-Themed Cards

May 15, 2010 By Terry-Anne

The first of several botanical-themed greeting cards is underway and almost ready to go to print. These photographs were shot at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center here in Austin before editing them into an artistic style. They will be personally signed and available individually or as a set.

If you’d like to be notified when they are ready to ship, send me a note! I’d love to hear from you.

Filed Under: Greeting Cards, Nature, Photo

Sneak Peak: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Photos

May 13, 2010 By Terry-Anne

My husband and 15-month old daughter surprised me on Mother’s Day with a trip to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center here in Austin, Texas. I wasn’t prepared for the beauty that surrounded me! I did have some of my photo gear with me though. I am motivated to take some photo classes now to shoot nature shots! Artistic variations of some of the flowers and butterflies will be featured in my upcoming greeting card line. Stay tuned!

I plan to visit the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center frequently to capture more of its natural beauty.

Filed Under: Nature, Photo Tagged With: Austin

Happy 2nd Mother’s Day to Me

May 9, 2010 By Terry-Anne

I got to sleep in this morning while my husband and 15-month old daughter were quietly cooking up a hand-painted Mother’s Day card and breakfast! It was awesome. Then they surprised me with a trip to the Lady Bird Johnston Wildflower Center here in Austin. I was in heaven when I saw all the wildflowers and butterflies. I have so many photographs to share. Stay tuned… and happy Mother’s Day to all the mommies out there!