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Artwork created by children for Learning Communities

Murals created by kids in Omaha, Nebraska The pieces all come together We Read While Dreaming from "Book Fiesta!" Colors, imagination, energy...it's all there! I was thrilled to get these photos of the fantastic artwork created by children in Omaha, Nebraska. They...

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Collecting Memories of Sharjah

Last day with amazing students Surprise Lunch  Lebanese Bread Hummus and Lemonade At the Old Souk with Students Leaving Dubai Full Moon at mid-day on the Arctic Circle Over the Pole and back to Southern California "A journey is best measured in friends, rather...

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Architectural Delights of the United Arab Emirates

Futuristic Metro Station Gleaming Skyscrapers of Dubai Towers in the Desert Atop the tallest building in the world Burj Khalifa-163 floors, 2, 722 feet high Origami Crane Sculpture Marine inspired Hotel Lobby Arabesque arches Mosque Islamic motifs  Inside the...

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Sensing what you see

Documenting Textures Candy maker Photographing Sharjah's Port Solitude Chatting with Students Exploring Old Sharjah Oldest Cafe in Sharjah Relaxing with a candy maker at the Souk Photographing the Zodiac Dome Iranian Architectural Influence in Old Sharjah Museum of...

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Wander Often-Wonder Always.

Leaving the California coastline behind After 17 hours flying over the North Pole I'm suddenly part of another world. Color and Form Juxtapositions Amazing Sharjah World Book Fair  Getting lost in the rich architecture and geometry One of many beautiful mosques...

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Exploring the street art of San Francisco

Spent several amazing days in San Francisco documenting street art. This beautiful mural in the Mission District beckoned me to return to the studio. I painted a series of Saint portraits for Loyola Press, followed by a personal piece fueled by the textures of the...

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