the kids of 105th street...

more stories to tell...

snowy winter days...

an image i took a few years ago of snowy seattle... one of my favorite wintery photos and now i share with you all... :)

BANANA-NANA-NANA.... ^_^

the art of nature...

sunny days...

it's been quite awhile.....

...and the summer days of seattle like this are no longer...

simple moments...

feeling like a kid... *^_^*

photo of the week...

photo of the week -
title : the needle
location : seattle

photo of the week...

photo of the week -
title : His name is Assiv
location : Merzouga, Morocco

group exhibit coming up...

Another showing but this time with 2 of my artist friends too! What a dream exhibit this is... to have a showing with my dearest artist friends, Mae Dela Cruz and Lea Yang. Mae will be showing off some of her whimsical color pencil sketches, Lea will show off her travel photography and I will also be showing some of my photography as well. All at the Lynnwood Library Gallery from June 4th - July 8th. Come see us if you get a chance... :) (Lynnwood Library - 19200 44th Ave. W, Lynnwood)

See what the artists are up to now and send them a friendly hello through their blog :) :

Mae's sketch blog: http://pencilportfolio.blogspot.com/

Lea's photo blog: http://portfoliol.wordpress.com/

and bonus photos for the week... :)

i've recently been posting too many softy photos... maybe because i've been in such a dreamy softy mood... :) sooooooo here i am back with some of my cityscape urban photos!! it's the other side of me... :) hope you'll all enjoy!

photo of the week...

photo of the week -
title : slumber
location : kyoto, japan

MORE TULIPS by guest artist... monsieur ponet... :)

Tulip Season...ahhhhh...*^_^*

photo of the week

photo of the week :
title : perpetual happiness
location : kobe, japan

photo of the week...

photo of the week :
title : beach days
location : huntington beach - ca

photo of the week...

photo of the week :
title : bestest buddies ( hello 22.63 :D )
location : seattle

Spring is Here.... *^_^*

..... and flowers are blooooooooming :)

how i'm feeling today.... *^_^*

Showing at Fresh Flours Bakery Cafe

I was given the opportunity to have another solo show. Yippeeeee! :D Now displaying at Fresh Flours Bakery Cafe in Phinney. I've printed out quite a bit of new images for the public to see so if you're ever in the Phinney neighborhood, stop by Fresh Flours for some yummy pastries, coffee, and a pleasant viewing of my photos... :) Hope you all enjoy them! To read more about their art shows, please visit Fresh Flours artist blog. Check out previous artists that have been displayed there and me! :D http://www.freshfloursseattle.com/artists.html

photo of the week...

photo of the week :
location : kyoto, japan
title : family portrait

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year :)

Although 2009 has not been a smooth year for many... and despite the economy... it was amazing for me to see my friends and people around me who have been affected by the economy, how they haven't lose sight of their ability to keep dreaming, be inspired, and simply be grateful for what they do already have. It's from these people that my inspiration continues.

"Art for a Good Cause" was created by my artist friend Lea Yang (http://www.portfoliol.com) and I about a year ago where we each would choose an organization to donate a portion of our proceeds from the sales of our artworks we'd sell. I was able to raise $50, a portion from the sales of my photography, in which I will donate to "Atlantic Street Center" (http://www.atlanticstreet.org). Their effort focuses on helping children and their families mainly of color and low-income from Seattle's central and southeast neighborhoods. Services are free to participants which is why donations are important. I chose this organization to donate to because it's important for me to see all children get as much adult attention and support they can get to push to see their skills and talents. Children's actions are true and honest. Their dreams and thoughts are genuine. However, when they're put in conditions that pushes them to grown in another direction, it's hard to keep that genunity. My volunteer experience to help teach at-risk children in the Rainier neighborhood during the first half of the year has allowed me to see this and has made me want to help them whenever I can.

So to those who have purchased my photography last year, you may not know it at the time, but on behalf of "Art for a Good Cause", we thank you as you have all contributed in donations. Thank you again.

And may 2010 be a good year for all. *^_^* Inspire.....

-Nora

photo of the week...

photo of the week:
location : kyoto, japan
title : cafe stories