“Afloat” Image. Ceres Gallery. New York. Solo Show.
About a year ago, the son of a good friend of mine suggested I do a blog as part of my new website. I was fascinated at the time. I needed a new website and I consulted with him because I knew this guy is in the business of working with computers. ( Who isn’t? But this guy really is.)
It was a Thanksgiving chat and all was mellow. I didn’t give the blog much thought, except for the “live” aspect of it. What had been a static website before, showing my artworks in a gallery row, updating it from time to time, I was thrilled at the prospect of a blog. He said “People will come to your shows! You can post your work in progress!”
Now, eight months later, after hanging in with this blog, bumbling along and spending many obsessive/compulsive hours, its worth is sweet! It is like a still pool, where the depth is indeterminable. I have met many people this way. I don’t know them, but we tell each other stuff that makes my life richer. I learn about things I never would have cared to access. But I find these things more than interesting.
At any rate: Thanks, Sam Cook, for your suggestion!
Hollis Hildebrand-Mills 
Hollis, there is always something joyful about your pieces. I see color and motion, time is not frozen.
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That is one of the nicest things anyone has ever said about my work. Thank you!
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Joyful is a word I was going to use about this one especially.
One thing I like about blogging is that the discussions contribute so much to the creative process for me. I have been a much more enthusiastic writer since I started interacting more with people online. So thank you Sam Cook too for giving Hollis to the community.
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Denise, Hollis is a regular visitor to my blog and often leaves comments. There are other regulars and the process is definitely enriching.
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Hi, Ron. I just went to look at your blog – I thought it would be full of underwater stuff. I love pictures from around the world. I am especially fascinated with America – that’s a place I’d like to explore more – just don’t have the time or money at the moment so the pictures will do me just fine.
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There is lots of stuff from the USA. Try the North America drop down in the header, Wild Texas, or under the Paradise drop down, Hawaii.
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They are great photos too, really vibrant and the subject matter is so varied.
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Thank you for the kind words Denise, I enjoyed reading about your night clubbing.
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Thank you Denise! Obviously I agree. Ron is an incredible photographer! His Black and Whites are amazing in their rich tonality.
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I should also credit Don Hartsell for the design of my website. He also hooked me up with WordPress, being the excellent graphic designer that he is. WordPress is by far, the best, most aesthetically appealing blog service (if that’s what it’s called) available! I know we are all patting each other on the back here. so I am going to stop! 🙂
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What I like best about WordPress is that it has the best comments reader. It makes it so easy to stay in touch. The other readers I have tried are all pants for managing comments.
I love it when my little orange speech bubble glows.
Not that I knew any of this when I started. It was just luck!
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Thank you, too, Denise!!!!!
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Such a bright and colorful one! Thanksgiving has been more special the past few years!
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Yes it was, and you can see I took your friend’s son’s advice!
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Anytime!
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And here’s the man himself!
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Hurrah for Sam Cook – without him I’d never have met you Hollis, albeit cyber-ly!
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That’s true! Thank you!
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