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Recently I have been a little worried that work will forever be my master. I am self employed and am currently running two businesses. One is more successful than the other but they both are doing ok and they need each other to survive at the moment. In time the plan is that I will have only one business but I have this overlap at the moment that I am trying to manage. It is taking up a lot of my time. Too much I think. In my last couple of journals I have touched on the fragility of ones existence and the temporary nature of life. Through the experiences and hardships being suffered by friends of mine I keep being brought back to the same thought which is that there must be more to life than work. To end my days looking back on a life of toil and work would be the saddest thing. That is how the British Government wants you to think. The only way they measure you is by how much work you do and how much tax you pay. Well I'm looking to measure my life in other ways. In things you can't measure.
I guess happiness is my goal. Don't misunderstand me though, I am not an unhappy guy. Sure I could be happier but I also know I have much to be thankful for. I have times where I lose sight of that as I'm sure we all do. I have more reason to be happy than many people I know and yet I still find myself wanting what I haven't got. (And I don't always even know what that is, I just want more from my life). Well the search for this elusive condition goes on but I fear it is not tangible and is an inner state that you will find yourself in one day and finally feel at peace with both yourself and the world around you. I fear I just have a restless soul that will never be satisfied but I determine to enjoy life as much as I can in the ways that I have found I can. I know I won't be happy every day and I know there are times in every day when I won't be happy but there are times in every day when you can smile and laugh. These are the moments to savor. The rest is just life. I want the magic that makes these little moments. I want more magic in my life. There you have it. Having talked it through with you I end up wanting magic in my life.....in my pictures......in my head. I just need some wizard training then
I just want to say again, this place dA, for all it's failings and faults is still my place of refuge from day to day life. Recently I have met a whole new bunch of new people through other friends or just by chance or through other journals and features. The amount of creativity out there is mind blowing and the enthusiasm of artists to create is inspiring. You all inspire me anyway. One thing I have noticed, not that it matters, is the age range of my friends here spans the generations. Many young people just beginning on their journey and others who have years of creativity and experience to share. It is wonderful. A real slice of artistic life. I take my hat off to all of you. You are amazing people and I love you all.
And so I am going away next Saturday for two weeks. I'm going to take my camera to two of my favourite places. The Isle Of Skye and Northumberland. This will be the first two week holiday I have had since I was a kid. In fact I think I only had one of them when I was a kid so it will be only my second one. I am looking forward to it. I am hoping that while I am on Skye some magic comes my way. It feels like the place I should be so I will let it work it's irresistible charms on me. I will be among the mountains of Skye and the ruined castles and coast of Northumberland. I will be back soon enough and I'm sure I will be staying in touch while I'm away.
"He who first met the Highlands swelling blue
Will love each peak that shows a kindred hue,
Hail in each crag a friend's familiar face,
And clasp the mountain in his mind's embrace." Lord Byron
So, what have I been looking at lately? Well here we go then. Here is a selection from my favourites from the last couple of months. A real cross section from some lovely, talented, enthusiastic and inspiring people. Please enjoy them and if you see something you like please take a moment to let the artist know. I'm sure they would appreciate hearing from you.
I hope you enjoyed that. It turned into quite a big feature as I find I am watching more and more people. Thank you all for being part of my life and sharing your amazing art with me and everyone else. Don't ever stop creating, making and enjoying your art in whatever form it comes. It keeps you alive. I know it keeps me alive.
Spread the love make someone smile today and make sure you smile too
thank you
Lawrence
I guess happiness is my goal. Don't misunderstand me though, I am not an unhappy guy. Sure I could be happier but I also know I have much to be thankful for. I have times where I lose sight of that as I'm sure we all do. I have more reason to be happy than many people I know and yet I still find myself wanting what I haven't got. (And I don't always even know what that is, I just want more from my life). Well the search for this elusive condition goes on but I fear it is not tangible and is an inner state that you will find yourself in one day and finally feel at peace with both yourself and the world around you. I fear I just have a restless soul that will never be satisfied but I determine to enjoy life as much as I can in the ways that I have found I can. I know I won't be happy every day and I know there are times in every day when I won't be happy but there are times in every day when you can smile and laugh. These are the moments to savor. The rest is just life. I want the magic that makes these little moments. I want more magic in my life. There you have it. Having talked it through with you I end up wanting magic in my life.....in my pictures......in my head. I just need some wizard training then
I just want to say again, this place dA, for all it's failings and faults is still my place of refuge from day to day life. Recently I have met a whole new bunch of new people through other friends or just by chance or through other journals and features. The amount of creativity out there is mind blowing and the enthusiasm of artists to create is inspiring. You all inspire me anyway. One thing I have noticed, not that it matters, is the age range of my friends here spans the generations. Many young people just beginning on their journey and others who have years of creativity and experience to share. It is wonderful. A real slice of artistic life. I take my hat off to all of you. You are amazing people and I love you all.
And so I am going away next Saturday for two weeks. I'm going to take my camera to two of my favourite places. The Isle Of Skye and Northumberland. This will be the first two week holiday I have had since I was a kid. In fact I think I only had one of them when I was a kid so it will be only my second one. I am looking forward to it. I am hoping that while I am on Skye some magic comes my way. It feels like the place I should be so I will let it work it's irresistible charms on me. I will be among the mountains of Skye and the ruined castles and coast of Northumberland. I will be back soon enough and I'm sure I will be staying in touch while I'm away.
"He who first met the Highlands swelling blue
Will love each peak that shows a kindred hue,
Hail in each crag a friend's familiar face,
And clasp the mountain in his mind's embrace." Lord Byron
So, what have I been looking at lately? Well here we go then. Here is a selection from my favourites from the last couple of months. A real cross section from some lovely, talented, enthusiastic and inspiring people. Please enjoy them and if you see something you like please take a moment to let the artist know. I'm sure they would appreciate hearing from you.
The Whole World Is Out To Get YouThe Whole World Is Out to Get You
There is something very wrong with you.
I don't know, but I think you are too
ugly to be by my side.
There is something very wrong with you.
I'm not sure, but I think you are too
stupid to be my friend.
There is something very wrong with you.
I'm guessing, but I think you are too
poor to be my guest.
There is something very wrong with you.
I can tell... I can tell that you are too
clumsy to amount to anything.
There is something very wrong with you.
And I can never figure out
why people seem to like you better
than they do me.
There is something very wrong with them.
All of them!
10/26/2015
KD
It's not me, it's you!
I hope you enjoyed that. It turned into quite a big feature as I find I am watching more and more people. Thank you all for being part of my life and sharing your amazing art with me and everyone else. Don't ever stop creating, making and enjoying your art in whatever form it comes. It keeps you alive. I know it keeps me alive.
Spread the love make someone smile today and make sure you smile too
thank you
Lawrence
Merry Christmas everyone.
Merry Christmas everyone. It has been a cold week here. Colder than we have seen for many a year. Even here, in the south of England, we had snow a week ago and it is still here because it has been so cold. I would say I love this weather if I didn't have to drive in it very early in the morning :lol: I love the feeling of the cold biting at my fingers and toes and how my nose tingles and my eyes water. I love pulling on my thick socks and my big, heavy jumpers (sweaters). Pulling on my serious walking boots and zipping up my serious coat. I use the word serious because this is the weather these things were designed for. You couldn't wear this coat unless the temperature was below zero or you'd be too hot. My fleecy hat tops it off and I feel well protected but I can still feel how cold it is without actually freezing out there. The main roads have been cleared pretty well but the side roads have been left as have the pavements (sidewalks) which makes it quite exciting walking
The season of the witch.
Here we are just past Halloween. Last night was bonfire night over here where we have huge bonfires and fireworks displays. These events really do mark deep autumn time and the rapid approach of winter. It hasn't really been that cold yet but, in contrast to the previous dry months it has been very wet. To celebrate all this wetness I am going to the Isle Of Skye next weekend for a few days. I know I always joke about Scotland being wet so 'take your coat' when you go............well this year it has been very wet so it is going to be a challenging week. You know I don't mind a bit of rain but I am already preparing myself for the possibility of this being a bit of a wash out. You never know though. You have to get out there anyway because if you are not there you can't shoot it. So I'm going to put myself out here at least and see what happens. I have been thinking about the differences between Skye (which is the Inner Hebrides) and Harris and Lewis etc. (the Outer Hebrides) and I
A Hebridean Odyssey
And I am back from my first trip to the Outer Hebrides. Here is my GPS trace for the time I was there. I left Oban for Castlebay in the south on the Monday and then worked my way up to leave Stornaway for Ullapool on the Wednesday nine days later. The GPS failed on the last ferry to Ullapool because it was a much newer ferry and all the electronics from the bridge interfered with my little unit. The Outer Hebrides or the Western Isles (also known as Na h-Innse Gall or the Long Isle) is a group of islands that lie off the north west coast of Scotland. The Isle Of Skye lies between the Outer Hebrides and the mainland. On my trip I got the Calmac ferry from Oban to Castlebay on the Isle of Barra in the south. I was there Monday and Tuesday night then moved on by ferry to Eriskay and a drive through South Uist, Benbecula into north Uist. I stayed there Wednesday and Thursday night then on by ferry from Berneray to Leverburgh on Harris. I stayed near Tarbert for two nights. Then on
Island hopping.
Ladies and gentlemen the excitement is building here. On Saturday I am heading off to the Outer Hebrides for a couple of weeks. I will be island hopping as I try to see as much as I can of the islands. This is the first time I will have been there and I can't wait. Although I have been looking and doing research I always find that nothing really prepares you properly. It is not till you are there that you can get a feel of the place and try to become one with it. On Saturday I'm driving to Fort William and then on Sunday I go to Oban. It is from here that I get the ferry to the Isle of Barra on Monday morning. I spend a day or so here before catching another ferry to Eriskay then drive across the causeway to South Uist and then onto Benbecula also reached by a causeway. I then stay in North Uist. There are six islands here all joined by causeways. From there on Friday off to Harris. There for a couple of days then on to Lewis on the Sunday. I'm there till the Wednesday when I head
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Hope you enjoyed your travel dear Lawrence. Thank you for featuring my photo
I just will offer you that, go to South America or somewhere you never went before. dont spend your holidays always in England. But sure if you have enough money.
I understand that, it makes us sick when we stay always in our places. if I have enough money I would ike to go to Nepal of China, villages of them.
I dont know why but village people kindness makes me so happy. Maybe cause of their purity.
Or you can start to take portraits, try new things)
I wish much success in your work life and enjoying time)
Just a few things came my mind
I just will offer you that, go to South America or somewhere you never went before. dont spend your holidays always in England. But sure if you have enough money.
I understand that, it makes us sick when we stay always in our places. if I have enough money I would ike to go to Nepal of China, villages of them.
I dont know why but village people kindness makes me so happy. Maybe cause of their purity.
Or you can start to take portraits, try new things)
I wish much success in your work life and enjoying time)
Just a few things came my mind