"Seeing Double"

First, I want to thank Paige for asking me to guest judge this week. 
She is the most inspiring, insightful person who always encourages others 
to be their best creative selves. 
I am a better artist because of her and am so grateful to know her.

Okay, this was so hard for me. 
Fundamentally, I believe that everyone is a winner simply because 
they created something and took the brave and beautiful steps 
to make their art known to the world. 
So choosing only eleven made my heart heavy. 
I think many of the entries this week showed strong concepts and artistic merit 
far beyond traditional portraiture. Bravo everyone!

The image I selected for the feature image is from Lesley-Anne Perry. 
It spoke to me on so many levels. 
The warm tones of the sunflare, the dizzying motion-blur, the double exposure 
and the story-telling strength of this image blew me away. 
I could really relate to it on all levels, as an artist, a woman and a mother. 
And, it was a selfie! That is not easy to do. 
Together the top 11 images should be in a fine art exhibit, they are all that strong. Congratulations to all.
Xo, Juli

Week of 2.26.14 through 3.4.14
Spotlight Artist and Top Ten
Theme: "seeing double"

Purple Pear Tree Photography

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Other Favorites

Carolina Hanna Photo

Kim Turner Photography

Laughter Loves Photography

Lisa Bruins Photography

Tytia Habing Photography

Ann Woodard, Photographer

Crystal Raynard Photography

Sarah Landa Photography

Amy Bernard, Photographer

Catherine Lacey Photography

What a pleasure to have Juli Isola with us this week! 
I always get the feeling that Juli doesn't understand just how truly talented she is. 
So I just want to go on record having said:
you are sweet, humble, kind, beautiful and immensely talented Juli!
Thanks for being here and for always supporting me!!
Xoxo, Paige

Juli Isola Lifestyle Photography

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