Greetings! A couple of weeks ago I received an email from esteemed writer Lesléa Newman with some wonderful poems. It made my day. She has a new collection of poetry--it's called Lovely, and this poem is from that new book out from Headmistress Press. When I read this poem about a cat, I knew to contact Kathy Buckland for photos, and sure enough, she had ones that were perfect. Today it is spring-like in Chicago but I know my friends in the Northeast are recovering from … [Read more...]
Glimpse of solace: Kathleen Buckland captures Oregon coast
Thank goodness for Kathy Buckland! On a day when many are concerned about the Brexit vote, it is great to have the diversion of the beautiful natural world. Kathy recently traveled to the Oregon coast. Here are some of her photographs from that trip. Kathy is a frequent contributor to this site (thank-you, Kathy); you can see more of her work here and here and here and here and here. Originally from Long Island, NY, Kathy Buckland spends as much time as she can being … [Read more...]
Glimpse of solace: Kathy Buckland
Here's hoping your reflections this week are as clear and your outlook as bright as those seen in this beautiful photo taken at the Chicago Botanic Garden by Kathy Buckland. Originally from Long Island, NY, Kathy Buckland spends as much time as she can being outdoors with her camera. She recently started a line of stationery called The World Around Us. Follow her on Instagram @ I_M_Kathy. Thanks Kathy for letting me share your work! … [Read more...]
News from Glimpse of Solace artists (Cleary, Coudal, Nance, Buckland) and a call for submissions
April showers today; I love the rumble. Here are some updates about the artists whose work has been featured on Glimpse of Solace Daniel Cleary is going to have a show "In Exhibition: Daniel Cleary, new and selected paintings" starting tomorrow April 10 at the Uptown Arts Center, 941 W. Lawrence. Brendan Coudal continues to be inspired by his cats Max and Phoebe . But he also has a number of new projects. Check out all Brendan’s visual art at his website. One … [Read more...]
Glimpse of Solace: Kathy Buckland
I couldn't finish the winter without posting these terrific photos by Kathleen Buckland. Next week I might need to post something more springlike but for today I just want to focus on these fantastic shots. As you can see, Kathy has been visiting the Lake Michigan shoreline. This winter she braved the low temps and snow to visit Lake Forest Beach as well as Tower Beach. I think the rocks in the second picture look almost like sea lions. Kathleen Buckland is a Glenview … [Read more...]
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