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For Art’s Sake Minted Challenge

21 Tuesday Jul 2015

Posted by melissaoconnor in Minted

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above the clouds, Alcatraz, antique birdhouse, architecture, art prints, avonlea, bayard, birch tree, blackbird, boats of summer, carnival, carnival collage, clouds, earthy roots, fire fly, fluffy wildflowers, for arts sake, gray star design, house by the water, in the shade, landscape, light house, light house on the water, Maine, minted, minted challenge, mystic, nature, nautical, nautical scale, new england, ocean, orchids, palm trees, palms, parallel universe, photography, red barn, rock wall, roof study, roots, sky, stairwell, The Calm Sea, the road home, trees, tropical, tropics, vintage carnival, vintage carousel, water penny, wildflowers

And the challenges never end. Minted’s For Art’s Sake challenge just wrapped up and voting is now open! I submitted some oldies and a lot of new entries to this one. You can view them all below and if you feel like voting, just click on each one to go to its entry page. There are tons of great art in this challenge so definitely check as much out as possible. Enjoy!

House by the Water - Photo by Melissa O'Connor-Arena

The Road Home - Photo by Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Fire Fly - Photo by Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Boats of Summer - Photo by Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Vintage Carousel - Photo by Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Vintage Carnival Collage - Photo by Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Fuzzy Wildflowers - Photo by Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Bayard Roof Study - Photo by Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Alcatraz - Photo by Melissa O'Connor-Arena

New England Sky - Photo by Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Above the Clouds - Photo by Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Black Bird - Photo by Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Dancing Palms - Photo by Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Waves of Summer - Photo by Melissa O'Connor-Arena

In the Shade - Photo by Melissa O'Connor-Arena

The Calm Sea - Photo by Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Parallel Universe - Photo by Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Avonlea - Photo by Melissa O'Conno-Arena

Earthy Roots - Photo by Melissa O'Conno-Arena

Lighthouse on the Water - Photo by Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Antique Birdhouse - Photo by Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Birch - Photo by Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Pink - Photo by Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Red Barn in Autumn - Photo by Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Rock Wall - Photo by Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Nautical Scale - Photo by Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Water Penny - Photo by Melissa O'Connor-Arena

The Minted Eye of the Beholder Challenge

22 Tuesday Apr 2014

Posted by melissaoconnor in Art & Design, News

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animals, Anne of Green Gables, beach, boat, brackley beach, canada, carnival, clouds, collage, cotton candy, earth, earthy roots, eye of the beholder, ferris wheel, forest, green gables, green gables shore, haunted wood, horse, lighthouse, Maine, maine lighthouse, merry go round, minted, nature, new england, new york, Pennsylvania, philipsburg manor, prince edward island, rocks, sea, sky, swings, tarrytown, teddy bears, thomas lee house, trees, vintage, water, water penny, white pony, zipper

Hey everyone! I just wanted to announce that the voting has opened for the Minted Eye of the Beholder Challenge! I have submitted quite a few pieces so any voting you can do by May 5th would be much appreciated. To view all the submissions, you can vote blindly here or through the challenge submission gallery page.

Here are my submissions. Click on each one to vote. Thanks!

The Minted Eye of the Beholder Challenge - Vintage Carnival Collage

The Minted Eye of the Beholder Challenge-Earthy Roots

The Minted Eye of the Beholder Challenge-The Haunted Wood

The Minted Eye of the Beholder Challenge-Green Gables Shore

The Minted Eye of the Beholder Challenge-Thomas Lee House

The Minted Eye of the Beholder Challenge-Philipsburg Manor

The Minted Eye of the Beholder Challenge-White Pony

The Minted Eye of the Beholder Challenge-Water Penny

The Minted Eye of the Beholder Challenge-Brackely Beach

Inspiration Photo Friday: The Vast Open Sea

08 Friday Mar 2013

Posted by melissaoconnor in Inspiration Photo Friday

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blue, couds, earth, journey, life, Maine, nature, ocean, photography, sea, sky, vacation, vast open sea, water

You can always look to Mother Earth for inspiration and guidance. Whether its peering out your window on a snowy day or being surrounded by an endless forest of trees, she is there to lead the way. I am constantly being influenced by the Earth and among my travels, my experiences have been seriously amazing.

On our trip to Maine a few years ago, we were loving the cabin on the water we were staying in. To look outside and see that first thing in the morning was really nice. There is something about water that is refreshing and peaceful, it truly touches a part of your soul. Our trip was awesome, to say the least. We did a lot of exploring and relaxing, which a vacation should be. There are many memories we created while visiting.

One, in particular, really was inspiring though. We took a boat ride out into the ocean and got to see views of Maine we would of never have got to see on land. It was fantastic! Even though it was cold and our faces were almost frozen, we enjoyed every minute of it. I took so many photos because I didn’t want to miss anything. But even though I was on guard with the camera shooting, I silently took it all in and was taken back by the beauty that surrounded us.

This photo almost sums up our boat trip. Even though the ocean is wild and has millions of lifeforms calling it home, it’s peaceful, serene, and calming. The sky offers a horizon so beautiful it can be a painting and the clouds seem weightless, like fluffy streams of cotton. How can you not be inspired by such an amazing view.

It reminds me that life is an endless journey. Just like the vast open sea, there are so many experiences just waiting for us to take and make our own, tons of possibilities to prove, and millions of things to learn and share. This endless journey doesn’t have to be something you fear, for the Earth has given us so much to support our adventures. You just have to walk the distance and open your eyes to what is being shown. There is always more to see.

So if you just look a little deeper and expand your vision, you will realize how important each experience really is. You’re not truly alive unless you’re really living. Create, share, inspire, love, and laugh. These are things that move you farther and deeper into happiness and I wish you all a spectacular journey.

Inspiration Photo Friday: The Vast Open Sea - © Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Inspiration Photo Friday: Maine on my Mind

01 Friday Mar 2013

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air, anniversary, clouds, lighthouse, Maine, nature, new england, ocean, sea, sky, travel, vacation, wedding

My husband and I love Maine. We first visited the beautiful state a few years ago and said we would definitely go back. Since our first year wedding anniversary is coming up in May, we have been thinking of places to go for vacation to celebrate. We can’t afford anything crazy so dream trips like going to Italy are out of the question, sadly. But the other day I thought of Maine and how much we loved it. It kind of made sense to go back and explore the things we didn’t get to see last time.

It will be our first trip with our new dog, Jenny, which should be cool. And yes, we bring our dogs with us on vacation. They are a part of the family aren’t they? I think I would be a wreck if I was away from them for more than a few days, never mind a week or two. So, a family trip it will be!

I am hoping for two weeks away, which would be so nice. I could use the time off for sure. Now that winter seems to be slowing down a bit, hints of spring are near. It’s making me anxious for the warmer weather. Spring, I must say, is one of my favorite seasons. It’s a time for rebirth and growth. The flowers start to bloom, gardening gets fun again, the trees come alive – its just so beautiful.

The last time we were in Maine, it was late September and pretty cool over there. Now that we are planning to go in May, it is going to be such a different experience. I can’t wait! The cool crisp air and warm sun, the gorgeous blue skies and soft ivory clouds, the amazing landscape that always surrounds you. Maine is so close to our hearts and we are so excited to give our love back once more.

Inspiration Photo Friday: Maine on my Mind - © Melissa O'Connor-Arena

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