I heard a voice close to my back say, “That is one ugly person”. I turned and got a glimpse of the speaker. Trying to determine their point of Continue Reading
Art & Photography
How to Understand Our Environment from an Artistic Perspective
Art has a unique ability to illustrate complex themes like the environment, sustainability, and the relationship between humans and nature. When we Continue Reading
Wildlife Prints that Bring Nature into Your Home
As a fine art wildlife photographer, I have spent years in places like Amboseli in Kenya, the Camargue in France, and the forests of Japan. My work Continue Reading
Boot Dust and Stage Lights
by Charles Evered Adopt a Sailor was born from an effort to bridge what I saw as a widening gap between the culture of art and the culture of Continue Reading
Where Pain Meets Wonder
I feel like I’ve been thrown off a building. My knees and back ache. My skin is full of cuts and scratches from briars. And I couldn’t be happier. Continue Reading
Seeking Validation
For years, I’ve been trying to get to the root of some of my issues. Many of them stem from a constant need to be validated—whether that’s artistic, Continue Reading
Famous veteran artists who transformed oil painting
Photo by Vojtech Bruzek on Unsplash Art has always had the power to express and heal. For those of us who have served, the canvas becomes more than Continue Reading
The Price of Passion
Examination rooms in hospitals are all pretty much the same. The room where the three of us sat looked just like the rooms at other ERs. Asher wanted Continue Reading
From Battlefield to Bestseller: Veterans Who Turned to Writing to Share Their Stories
Image credits: Freepik Veterans have powerful stories to tell, and their experience offers raw insights. These stories from soldiers bridge the Continue Reading
Creative Poster Print Ideas to Transform Your Home Decor
Photo by Manolo Chrétien on Unsplash Creativity is key to making a space feel uniquely yours. One of the most versatile and accessible ways to add Continue Reading
Camouflage Confidence: Standing Out by Blending In
In a world where individuality often battles conformity, the art of camouflage has long evoked intrigue. Once the favored attire of soldiers and Continue Reading
Lab Grown Diamond Rings to Suit Any Style
Image by Racool_studio on Freepik Lab grown diamonds have gained popularity for their dazzling brilliance, affordability and ethical production. Continue Reading