Meet Kathy! She is a designer with Hemma Designs and a fun lady with a lot of joy and energy. I saw Kathy walking around and particularly liked the top she was wearing. It has such a fun design and looks great with her jeans and sandals. She agreed to a photo, but requested to have it done in her display. I thought that was cool since it would be a photo of her in her artistic environment. I encourage you to check out Hemma Design at: www.hemmadesign.com they have some wonderful designs there and I like what they have to offer.

I saw this guy and thought "now that guy is cool!". His outfit combo is fun and interesting! I especially like his jacket with the white outlining! I like when people have a look that is unique and their own. Street fashion is fun in this way because you can learn a lot about someone simply by how they present themselves. Our personal style is so often an outward expression of the heart. I like to encourage people to have fun and to be themselves. Sure, pay attention to trends and what's "in", but do it to be inspired. Don't let trends define you or dictate to you what you must do. That's not freedom, and it deadens creativity. Always be true to you.

These ladies were awesome! I really enjoyed meeting them and seeing how much fun they were having! Most people think about their displays that they'll set up for the show and use creativity in the display, but not everyone remembers that while the display is important, its even more important for the artist her/himself to draw attention as well. When I saw these ladies, I knew they truly enjoyed their art and what they do! No matter what business you're in, YOU are your business, never forget that and you'll be able to draw people to you in creative and fun ways! :)

Another outfit full of color and creativity. And her shoes were absolutely awesome! I really like how playful all the patterns in this photo are, including the fun pattern on her dress. I was not able to create a portrait of her mom, but her mom was very fashionable as well. I would love to see their shop as I'm sure its full of color, creativity and fun! More people enjoying who they are, what they like to do and expressing that in their art and fashion! Awesome! :)

Claudia Black once said "Surround yourself with people who respect and treat you well." My wife and I enjoyed meeting the woman in this portrait. She had a warm presence about her and I liked her style a lot. She also had some very encouraging words for my wife. I really appreciated the fact that she cared enough to share those words. It is so important for us to surround ourselves with people who will lift us up, respect us and appreciate our value. If you do this you will soar in life.

This woman was so much fun! I really like her creativity and color matching in this outfit. What a great combo! Even her hair was colorful! I think its so important for people to be creative with color. Color adds expression and passion to life and allows us to discover aspects of who we are that we may not have discovered otherwise. Be bold, be expressive and have fun! :)

International Quilt Market

I am excited to post some fashion photos from the International Quilt Market in Minneapolis, MN. I met some wonderful and creative people and I'm very thankful they allowed

me to create a portrait of them. Thanks, everyone, for the opportunity!