BlogBloghttp://hatchhousestudios.com/blog/2013-06-16T21:19:28ZSquarespaceWild Roses Of Spring!http://hatchhousestudios.com/blog/2013/6/7/wild-roses-of-spring.htmlJodi Grim2013-06-07T15:54:35Z2013-06-07T15:54:35ZThere's something sweeter about stumbling upon the wild, untamed beauty that nature offers in the inviting, warm days of spring.  Such was the case one lovely afternoon while I was taking a bicycle ride along the river.  

 

Do you know how to tell if a rose is 'wild'?  If you'd like to learn more about the difference between 'wild' roses and hybridized ones, the following link is very informative...http://www.americanmeadows.com/the-wild-roses.  So, count them...there are 'five' petals and they are pink so these fit the true definition of 'wild'.  Seeing them in person I would just say they seemed a bit unruly...yet, striking in their beauty...

 

I wonder if a 'six' petaled rose (which I am not even certain exists) is as lucky as a four leaf clover? :)

 

]]>The Last Supper Super Hero Stylehttp://hatchhousestudios.com/blog/2013/6/2/the-last-supper-super-hero-style.htmlJodi Grim2013-06-03T02:58:16Z2013-06-03T02:58:16ZToday I spent a rather toasty afternoon on Larimer Square in downtown Denver.  Every year they host an annual Chalk Festival which lasts several days and where artists show their talents on the sidewalk/street with chalk.  There was an amazing array of different subjects and styles.  The art was amazing! Try graffiti meets postcard art and live drawing all wrapped up in one!  I snapped photos of many a wonderful piece...This one, sighted at the very end of my wanderings was by far my favorite! If you look carefully, you will see the reflection of a lady in a red sweater above the police box squatting down taking a photo in the reflection...that would be me...Some bystander exclaimed that I had become part of the art...well tis true, I walked right in to the 'supper' but only for a moment...I felt my super powers begin to grow stronger! hehe! So, awesome chalk art AND a photographer selfie all wrapped up on one...Look at this one carefully and enjoy! :)

 

]]>Tedx Frontrange, Loveland, Colorado...The Seeds Of Innovation And Inspiration!http://hatchhousestudios.com/blog/2013/5/31/tedx-frontrange-loveland-coloradothe-seeds-of-innovation-and.htmlJodi Grim2013-06-01T02:46:25Z2013-06-01T02:46:25ZAn afternoon of inspiration shared just down the road at Tedx Frontrange.  It is so wonderful to become immersed in people's stories...Their turbulations, their truimphs and more importantly the wisdom and insights they have gleened and are so wiling and kind to share with their audience and (through our modern technology) the world...(you will find these Tedx talks on the Tedx site and likely youtube, as well).  If you did not have the good fortune to see this in person, it will be well worth your time to take a gander at the online talks!

There were many illustrious and awe inspiring speakers...including notably Daniel Ibanez (of Google plus fame as well as a Fort Collins art teacher) and Laurie Maves a wonderful local Denver artist (who's acrylic chalk sketch which she created during one of the talks sold for $1000 proceeds of which donated to www.hermanyvoices.org at an impromptu auction at the apres social affair! And I saw it happen...A great deal of fun by the way!:)  I will have many, many more photos from this amazing event shortly so do come back and visit again soon! :)

]]>Lovely Day For A Bike Ride!http://hatchhousestudios.com/blog/2013/5/21/lovely-day-for-a-bike-ride.htmlJodi Grim2013-05-22T02:41:29Z2013-05-22T02:41:29Z

]]>Geese On The Fish Pondhttp://hatchhousestudios.com/blog/2013/5/19/geese-on-the-fish-pond.htmlJodi Grim2013-05-20T02:11:24Z2013-05-20T02:11:24ZMountain Sky Ranch, Berthoud, Colorado...A day at the Alpaca Ranch! 

]]>The Plea...http://hatchhousestudios.com/blog/2013/4/30/the-plea.htmlJodi Grim2013-04-30T17:36:26Z2013-04-30T17:36:26ZFrom our Warriors & Goddesses Photoshoot which was great fun!

 

]]>A Red, White & Blue Kite Kinda Day!http://hatchhousestudios.com/blog/2013/4/28/a-red-white-blue-kite-kinda-day.htmlJodi Grim2013-04-29T01:44:41Z2013-04-29T01:44:41Z
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]]>Summer Blossoms Gallery Showhttp://hatchhousestudios.com/blog/2013/4/27/summer-blossoms-gallery-show.htmlJodi Grim2013-04-28T02:57:51Z2013-04-28T02:57:51ZDuring the month of May 2013, I have the distingished honor of showing some of my photographic fine art in a local gallery in the Tennyson district here in Denver, Colorado.  Do drop by and say hallo if you are in the neighborhood! I'd love to meet you, chat about a number of wonderful things and share my art, of course! I've attached a lovely flier of the artwork of Benita VanWinkle created for promoting the show.  

Don't forget to revel in the sunshine whenever possible and to breathe deep!  Enjoy the flowers! :)

]]>A Visit To The Gardens...http://hatchhousestudios.com/blog/2013/4/27/a-visit-to-the-gardens.htmlJodi Grim2013-04-27T19:06:46Z2013-04-27T19:06:46ZSince the snow has finally melted, we were able to finally begin the task of cleaning up, uprooting old plants, tilling the soil and all the other little garden preparation tasks one might imagine in such a place...Although my plans are falling into place, I cannot wait to actually get my hands dirty and begin to plant!  Here are a few photos I snapped while chatting with the master gardener this morning! Hurray spring! I hope to have some photos of the garden as it grows some more, so don't hold your breath but do come back and visit again for updates!:)  A bit of onions left over from the last growing season...They may have survived the winter...BUT they are VERY aromatic still! They are currently the air freshener er onion freshener in my car! :)

]]>A Sunday Strollhttp://hatchhousestudios.com/blog/2013/4/25/a-sunday-stroll.htmlJodi Grim2013-04-26T02:53:02Z2013-04-26T02:53:02ZIt's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...Sidewalk Shops, Parker, Colorado

 

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