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Harvesting

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I recently read a quote by Hundertwasser that said “Painting is to dream. When the dream
is over, I don t remember anything I dreamed about. The painting, however, remains. It is the harvest of my dream.”

I thought that was a perfect quote for our Photography as well. On the daily basis, we pay attention to our surroundings, we enearth feelings, we reap best moments, and we find a way to make our vision tangible, lasting… We indeed work on the harvesting of our dreams.

I just love that as we’re gathering bits and pieces of our lives, we are actually assembling something really powerful that will remain. It is so exciting for me to think that someday when we are long gone, our work may still live, feeding the inspiration of others, and consequently, continuing to produce more and more crops of nourishing Art in this world.

Now, show us: What sorts of beautiful images have you been harvesting lately?

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And because it’s Giveaway May and we’re taking about harvesting dreams here, we’ve got an amazing giveaway:

Artist, Author, and Possibilitarian Kelly Rae Roberts is giving one lucky reader/commenter a spot in her upcoming e-course, Flying Lessons: Tips + Tricks To Help Your Creative Business Soar. Now is the time for making those creative business dreams real and this e-course will give you all the inspiration, information, and resources to take flight. Truly.

Just leave a comment here bettween now and Sat. 5/8 at midnight PST for your chance to win a spot in Kelly Rae’s e-course. It gives us butterflies just thinking about it!

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Congratulations to Leanne, the winner of Flying Lessons. YAY!

Comments

  3. What a wonderful giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity.
    And the Undertwasser quote was just what I needed to hear, tonight I will shoot for 3-4 hours outside for my photography class and I really needed the inspiration—-

  4. My photographs are some of my most prized possesions, I love when photographs seem to tell a story just from looking at it, and I think that is what inspires me to "Harvest" those stories. There is something that draws me to help capture the story for others as well, it brings me so much joy to be able to share it with others!

    http://jalenemariephotography.blogspot.com/

    I would be thrilled to have a chance at Kelly Rae’s e-course!! Thanks for inspiring me to go "Harvest" some more stories!!

  10. Good Day Shutter Sisters,

    I am currently taking as many spring pictures as I can to remember all the glorious colors and creatures before they go into hiding from the Texas heat. Thanks to the Picture Spring course, I have quite a "harvest" of photos! I am now anxiously awaiting the beginning of the Mondo Beyondo course I signed up for and have been sifting thru my new Keri Smith book "How to be an Explorer of the World." Kelly Rae Robert’s e-course would be the perfect companion!!

    Thank you Shutter Sisters for putting together such a wonderful collection of "experiences" that have helped guide me as I close the door on "city life" and start a new adventure living my "country life."

    My harvest: http://www.sanderwood.com

    Sincerely,

    Lori Sanders

  14. What I wouldn’t give for some inspiration and practical tips to get my business up and running. It’s currently only alive in my head and on various post-its and scraps of paper…

  16. I just had to post. What a fantastic giveaway! It would be such a welcome addition to my life right in this very moment.

    As for harvesting, I think you’ve hit the nail right on the head. Harvesting photos is a way to preserve the moments of our lives and I hope mine will inspire others to do the same, or even just to appreciate the little moments of quiet beauty.

  25. i was just struggling with myself about whether or not to enroll in this the other day, but in the end i just couldn’t because the funds aren’t there for it this month. thank you for the chance to win a seat! this is so exciting!

    i have been harvesting so many little things lately with my photography…i just started exploring the world of macro with a raynox converter and i love it. but what i have been doing the most of is gathering bits and pieces of inspiration and using them to create in my own way….http://www.flickr.com/photos/21338573@N07/4576087515/

  32. I feel that I have been sowing more than reaping / harvesting as of late. Maybe it’s time to wake.

  33. This course is exactly what I’ve been dreaming of, and exactly when I need it! Thanks for the opportunity to soar!

  36. Oh this is a wonderful giveaway, who ever wins will be truly inspired. I’ve been following Kelly Rae for a while, such an insightful young woman. I loved her book and keep it close for inspiration. I would love to win a spot in her e-course.

    Thanks
    Sheila

  37. I love your website and all the wonderful links others have left in their boxes. I plan to take time today to enjoy all the beautiful photos that have been shared.

  39. How wonderful! I would love to win the e course i think it would so help me get started! Thanks for the chance!

  41. I’ve been reading about her course and just loving everything I see! I keep hesitating because of money. I would love the chance to get my business better connected and move it forward. I love Kelly’s art and have purchased some pieces as gifts. I have her book too! Thank you so much for providing a chance to win a spot! You are all so generous! Wishing you all the best!

  42. Love Kelly Rae’s work & her spirit! Thanks so much for the chance to win this awesome gift!

    Lately have been trying to get some good images of the momma bird and her babies, who are currently living and learning to fly right outside my daughters’ window! Love that we get to watch so closely. Would love some "Flying Lessons" of my own!

  45. I am always so inspired by your blog! Thank you for being such beacons of inspiration. And thank you for the opportunity to win a spot in Kelly Rae’s new e-course…so exciting!

  46. I love Kelly Rae Roberts! I’d love to harvest dreams with her! I’d actually just love to harvest some dreams in general. I think I’m going to look more at how to do that. Thanks for the idea! 🙂

  47. "Harvesting dreams" through art -no matter what form of art-. I’ll keep that in mind 🙂

    Thanks for the giveaway; if I win it, I’ll offer the spot to a dear friend.

  48. Kelly-Rae: Your e-course truly speaks to my soul! It is as though it was designed with me in mind!
    You are such an inspiration and I am so happy to have come across you and your work via the feature on your Seattle place in Apartment Therapy.
    Keep it up!!

  51. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity. Taking Kelly Rae’s course would be as uplifting and inspiring as her lovely artwork!!

  54. I love that quote. When I paint, i’m painting what’s in my head, and when i’m done, it’s gone – but the painting is still there.

    I’m an avid reader of Kelly Rae Roberts blog, and have been drooling over the e-course, but don’t have the available funds right now!

  55. I love your site. The idea of Harvesting your Dreams really rings true for me lately. Great post!

    And the giveaway, how cool! Thank you for the opportunity!!

  56. harvesting. what a wonderful concept.

    kelly rae let’s harvest together

  59. Love the photo, and the concept, too. So many of our images bring back a rich harvest of memories. And every one of them comes from deep within. Interesting to see the fruit of other artists and wonder what the seeds were that planted such beauty or pain.

    Isn’t it wonderful how the art community supports one another and enriches all of us? May it continue to grow! What a great harvest of support for all of us. Keep it up!

  60. I would so love to participate in Kelly Rae’s online course! I have been a big fan of hers for a long time. And as I become ever more engrossed in my creative endeavors, I’m excited about doing all I can to take my photography biz to the next level.

  62. Wow, I was just reading about it and sad I don’t have the extra funds. This would be amazing! Thank you for offering it, and good luck to the lucky winner!

  63. Oh, I would love a chance to be a participant in Kelly Rae’s e-course!! Definitely could use a avenue to start harvesting my dreams!

  65. I never win anything so don’t why I am trying but I love when you do this stuff !!
    Your awesome Kelly xo

  67. OHMYGOSH! How I would LOVE to win this give-a-way!!! I follow both your blog and Kelly Raes faithfully!!! I am at a turning point with my artwork and am wanting to take it to the next level— currently I am doing local shows and selling my wares thru those avenues… I would love to be able to learn some new tips and hints to get out there for "real"!!!

  72. Oh, I LOVE this giveaway!! I have already been looking at this e-course, and just haven’t signed up yet. Now, I’m glad I didn’t just in case I am the LUCKYIEST one fo all!! (I will still sign up if I don’t win, of course. lol). THANK YOU for the opportunity!

    As for the blog post…I have been watching my beatiful 3 and 5 year old daughters ‘save’ caterpillars the last few days and I am so inspired by their sense of wonder and amazement and love for these little creatures that will soon cacoon and have a whole new life. I need to capture it on camera, and am now more moved to do so!

  73. Thank you for such an inspirational blog! And thank you for an opportunity to win a spot in Kelly Rae’s new e-course…I’ve wanted to learn from her for so long! She has made me think I can pursue my creative side.

  74. It would be a dream to win Flying Lessons: Tips + Tricks To Help Your Creative Business Soar E-course!!!!

    On the photo, this woman is beautiful in a unique way. How I would love to be her apprentice for one day where I can learn the true, valuable meaning of "Harvesting".

  76. As my creative spirit and ability to harvest has been lost at my full time job at an insurance company for the past 4 years I’ve recently realized it’s time for me to take flight! I’m ready to soar. I want to harvest my dreams and share them with all. Pick me!!! Pick me!!! Please.

  77. I need to visit this website more….to get involved…..because I love it! I am a lover of the universe and all its gifts and I’ve recently really started enjoying photography. I am not educated in it at all. However, it provides me with great delight as I capture the beauty that i am lucky enough to see…because not all have the magic to be able to see. What a gorgeous Harvest photo! What a great site! Plus, I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win the Kelly Rae e-course!

  79. Wow, That would be an amazing course to take. I would love to know how to get my business moving. Right now it is just a dream.

  80. I have so been dreaming of taking this e-course, but not sure I can do it since I’m about to become unemployed (leaving my job as a social worker thanks to budget cuts ) . Keeping my fingers crossed.

  83. I have loved kelly rae from the beginning. I am so excited that she is teaching this e-course! I hope you enjoy this pic as much as I do. this little guy warms my heart each and every day. I rescued him, but actually he rescued ME! ciao!

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  85. I had a baby in March and have been taking photos every day for her photo-a-day for the first year. Maybe after that it will be photo a week, but we’ll see. What I’m struggling with is shifting my focus back to my own creative endeavors both professionally and personally. I would love to take this course!

  91. In January I suffered my second miscarriage (we don’t have any other children) and became depressed. I’m just now crawling out and starting to get my business going again. I’d LOVE to take Kelly Rae’s course but our basement flooded so we have a large bill to pay off and money is tight. Thank you so much for the opportunity to win a spot!!!

  92. This would be a most gentle and most timely creative push to bust aside my Hermit tendencies! I find it easy, so easy, to become the artist equivalent of the Crazy Cat Lady. . .
    ;o)

  93. To capture a dream and put it where everyone can see and be inspired by it is truly a remarkable and beautiful feat.

    I would love to be able to participate in this upcomming e-course. Thank you for the opportunity.

  97. I would love the opportunity to participate in kelly’s new e-course. Please choose me 🙂

  98. I have been following Ms. Kelly Rae for quite a while now, and I am SUPER HAPPY for her launch of her e-course!! (and I would love a chance to win!)

  99. I would LOVE to win this e-course. I think Kelly is an amazing artist and would love to learn from her. I hope I win, I hope I win!

  102. I pick 4leaf clover daily so I am testing out a theory about luck…
    Are people Lucky? Or do you just have to make your own luck.
    xox

  103. Ahhh. Kelly!

    I’m one of those artist’s who was e-mailing you for info!!! This e-course is such a good idea! It looks amazing! I dont know how you do it all? I know you must work really hard, most of the time….. Congrats on all your success!

  104. Here is a picture I just took last weekend when I went to visit my son at his frat house in Eugene, Or. These little babies made me laugh out loud all by myself-such a fleeting moment in time….

  108. I so appreciate your beautiful site. It’s truly an inspiration.

    I’m thrilled that I might win a spot in Kelly Rae’s new e-course. Thanks to you and Kelly Rae for the opportunity!

  109. Wonderful opportunity for the e-course! I have been looking into taking it, so thanks for the giveaway!

    Lately I have been harvesting ideas for some floral and botanical paintings (very happy it’s springtime) as well as for some charity heart artwork, for a show that I proposed. There are photos of some of those pieces here:

    http://blog.lisakretchman.com/

    Thanks again!

  110. What a beautiful concept of how we can leave a permanent mark behind through our artwork… Share a moment with the world that will never be erased! Thank You all so much for this giveaway opportunity!

  113. What a great opportunity! Thanks for the chance 🙂

  115. Have U noticed ? "The BLOOM comes b 4 the GREEN." Sonya McCllough … just like the seeds come b4 the harvest …
    I would love a spot N Kelly’s E-course.

  119. Pick me! Pick me!!! I would love to take this class. Thanks for the super giveaway.

  120. I have been harvesting pieces of my creative heart all my life, not knowing how to expose or promote them. Dear Kelly Rae, I am looking forward to the flying lessons and the knowledge you are about to share of your own successful artist and creative business journey. I can’t wait to start the e-course and winning a spot would just make it more incredible.

  122. that is my hope as well…that the things i do, make, see, record, will be a lasting legacy of my time here…pretty amazing stuff if ya’ think about it too much…

    would love the chance to learn how to grow the business of my heart…thanks for the opportunity!!

    http://amyrehnae.blogspot.com/

  124. My father died two weeks and I´ve never felt such a strong need to dive into my own creativity, to spill my heart out all over the place – in tears, in laughter and in memories. When words are not enough there is always the colors of life´s seasons to play with. Sometimes death is the best teacher ever and get it – the time is now. I know my dad would have wanted me to go for it! Love your work Kelly! Its all about Fear.Less. Living.

  130. saw the class last week…so need some new kind of motivation, hope this is it!

  131. I ventured over here through Kelly’s blog – and am so glad I did! I would be THRILLED to win this giveaway, but regardless am quite excited to have found yet another beautiful blog. Thank you!

  132. What a lovely quote… boy, I really like that!

    I would be thrilled to win a spot in Kelly Rae’s new E-course… THANK YOU ALL so much for such a wonderful give-away idea and for the chance to win.

    Take Care.

  134. Would love to win this course..thank you for a such a wonderful giveaway..perfect Mother’s Day gift..to myself..

  135. Gathering in our lives; holding all that is dear close to our hearts. That is why I journal. To search and discover the parts of me that are hidden even to myself. We are such mysteries. We have so many layers.

  138. Keeping my fingers (and toes) crossed. Meantime… I’ll go make some tea and stare off at the snap peas growing in our lil’ garden. Kind of like harvesting bunches of appreciation.

  140. I love that quote – so fitting! And the contest is fabulous. Thanks for giving us an opportunity at Kelly Rae’s course. Fun stuff!

  142. Love the painting quote. I just recently created and art room and surrounding myself with inspiring wall quotes. I will definitely put this down as a keeper.

    Looking forward to hearing back that I am winner of Kelly’s giveaway!

  143. I LOVE Kelly Rae! It would be totally awesome to win her e-course. Thanks for the opportunity!

  144. The quote by Hundertwasser is beautiful and one that I am going to remember. I’m ready to harvest some dreams. It seems that I’ve been sowing seeds for a long time:) I could use some inspiration to take my dreams to the next level!

    So excited about the opportunity to win a spot in Kelly Rae’s new e-course…I need the mentoring:)

  146. I’ve dreamed of being in business for myself and circumstances have pushed me into the starting gate. I’m a bit scared and overwhelmed. To be in a class led by someone who’s motivated to do what she loves and NOT just to make a living would be great medicine. A stimulus package, in fact. 🙂

  151. What a mother’s day present this would be. I love Kelly Rae! Everything she does is beautiful. Oh what I would give for a chance to take her class.

  152. i love this quote by Hundertwasser! I’m going to print it out and hang it up somewhere so I can see it often.
    Also LOVE Kelly Rae! Taking that class just might be exactly what I need!
    Feels so good to be following along all you Shutter Sisters, so inspired by your photos! Thank you. And for sharing your lives too. Sweet.

  154. I agree "Painting is to dream", when I create or paint, it is the dream completed. I dream, think, imagine, pray, and comtemplate what will go on the canvas. If it is going to someone personally, I will make it personal. Seeking items and painting special things for that person. For example, I have done several for my granddaughter and incorporated several things in her colloge that mean something to her. She’s 4. I took her birthday invitation and included it on the colloge and painted a little girl in pigtails all in pinks. She loves "Fancy Nancy" so that was the theme. It’s little things like that, that I try to do to personalize my art. I do not do art for profit, just for pleasure and if it ministers to others, then it is worth it. I actually got started with my art by buying Kelly’s book and just going with the directions in the book. So you could say I am self taught with the help of Kelly’s book. I would love to take her course. Vicki Taylor

  157. I am always manifesting dreams! I teach Vision Board and Nurturing Your Spirit workshops.
    We all need to believe in the possibilities!!!

  159. I’m starting a brand new journey in Colorado this summer. Oh, how I would do a bazillion jumps for joy to harvest my art dreams there! Perfect timing. Perfect blessing. Yay! Pick me!

  166. I just found this website and I’m blown away. This is amazing!

    Yes, and the giveaway is awesome!

  167. Zowwee! Great give away! …. PSSSTT………………..Kelly Rae fan over here!

  168. Very inspriational post, and a giveaway, too! Would love to win a spot in Kelly Rae’s e-course! Thanks.

  171. What a great giveaway! Thanks so much for the chance to win!!! Keeping my fingers crossed!

  174. Really needing a harvesting of my dreams…sahm’s need all the personal dream harvesting they can get 🙂

  176. love this: "It is so exciting for me to think that someday when we are long gone, our work may still live, feeding the inspiration of others, and consequently, continuing to produce more and more crops of nourishing Art in this world." i was just talking to friend about this yesterday. i sold some prints of my artwork this past weekend, and i told her, "the thought that these families will have my art hanging in their homes is amazing, and overwhelming, and a huge honor." =) thanks for sharing! and thanks for the chance to win the give-away – LOVE kelly rae roberts’ artwork! =)

  177. I have followed Kelly Rae’s blog for a while now and would love to win her ecourse to grow my photography business. crossing my fingers that I win!

  179. So many dreams….not enough time to harvest them all. Thanks for the inspirational quote.

  182. I would LOVE to win this course, especially since she has no idea if she will be offering it in the future! Fingers crossed!

  188. I have been harvesting pieces of my creative heart all my life, not knowing how to expose or promote them. Dear Kelly Rae, I am looking forward to the flying lessons and the knowledge you are about to share of your own successful artistic and creative business journey. I can’t wait to start the course and winning a spot would just make it more incredible.

  189. Im only 28 and the days are now just seeming to slip by!! not enough time it seems for all the things on my wish list for the days. although I do make the time too day dream and create. I recently came across Kelly Rae when I opened and early birthday gift from my friend. It was a 8 x 8 canvas of "Unbroken Wings" and a magnet of "believe in possibility" I seriously freaked!!! I love her talent and there is some sort of energy that is constantly being released when I view her work. I would love love love to be apart of flying lessons! Pick me Pick me

    I recently have been photographing my grandmother and her home that has been burnt down since 2001. It still stands and everything that was in the fire still remains. It is very interesting to document this and I found a photo album with early 1900 postcards in it address to my ancestors. This is so unique and love it. until next time i will continue to harvest. Thanks

  190. This giveaway is truly wonderful ! I’ve been following the blog of Kelly Rae for a while and I would love to win a spot in her e-course.

  192. That is one of the main reasons I paint….to leave a beautiful mark on the world long after I am gone (and because I just can’t not paint!). Thanks for hosting this giveaway. If I were lucky enough to be the winner I am sure Kelly’s course would help me share those beautiful marks with more people.

    I share the harvest of my dreams, both paintings and photographs over at
    http://chasingpurpledreams.blogspot.com/

  197. I love Kelly Rae Roberts art & would be tickled pink to win a spot in her class!!

    This site is so beautiful! It never fails to inspire me. Thank you!!!

  200. Hia sooooo generous to offer this prize and I’d love to be included. Thanks so much Kelly

  201. Kelly Rae, like Shutter Sisters, is one of those wonderful "secrets" I found when first exploring blogland, and you both have continued to be great inspirations and idols to me!!!! Thanks so much, shutter sisters, for the opportunity to win!!!!!

    My fingers, toes, arms and legs will be crossed until the winner is announced! Which, actually, is kind making it hard to get anything done! But, it’s worth it!!!! ; )

  202. I have just discovered Kelly Rae’s blog and website and am sooooo glad that I did! Kelly Rae is an absolute inspiration to me. I love art and painting but do not have the confidence to make it my career. I own and operate a farm tourism business which I like doing but would love it more if I could combine it with my love for art and open asmall gallery and cafe at our farm also. I really need Kelly to give me some "flying lessons" so that I can fly away from reality for just a little while and pursue my passion and dream! Please Kelly, help me to fly!!!

    Sophie

  204. Sooooo looking forward to this e-course Kelly! Couldn’t have come at a better time in my creative journey!

  209. I have been dreaming big for years, not sure really how to get where I want to be and would LOVE to have the opportunity to attend the e-course via my home!!! Thank you for this wonderful giveaway!

  210. I e-mailed Kelly Rae last year about going for my dreams and she responded, giving me some concrete advice. I took her advice and my dreams are coming true!

    I’d love to be a part of her course!

  211. I e-mailed Kelly Rae last year about going for my dreams and she responded, giving me some concrete advice. I took her advice and my dreams are coming true!

    I’d love to be a part of her course!

  213. I LOVE Kelly Rae; both her work and as a person. At a retreat in Manzanita she inspired all of us to grow and become a community that loves and supports each others dreams.

  221. would sincerely enjoy the opportunity to soak up all that kelly has to share. her "can do" attitude and encouragement to everyone is seriously contagious and i love it!

  223. I just celebrated my 55th Birthday! It really does get better..so I am sharing these words I wrote..

    "It is the Birth of your Day – May it be Happy!"
    and
    "May we celebrate the memories of your past
    – and the adventures of your future"

    thank you for this opportunity!
    – Brenda Finne

  224. I love my job working with animals but have longed to let my creative side to shine more brightly! thanks for the opportunity!

  225. Wow, what an amazing giveaway. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win a spot in Kelly Rae’s upcoming e-course. You rock!

  228. I love your photography and blog…so very inspirational. Awesome giveaway!

  230. Hello, thank you so much for offering this fantastic giveaway! I have already booked to do this course, but I would like to enter on behalf of my best friend Nathalie, who has had such a tough time over the last 12 months, that I know she would be absolutely thrilled if she won. She has also just started creating her own dolls to sell, so that would be an added bonus to set her up.

    Baci

    Miriam xoxo
    {my blog – http://miriamkaye.typepad.com}

  231. how amazing would this be to do something my heart has been shouting at me to do? just need a bit of help!!
    this is a wonderful and beautiful gift!!

    xo and smiles~ jill from n.h.

  232. An opportunity to win a course w/ Kelly Rae? I’ll hop on this ride! Oh, and thanks so much for the intro to a great new blog to read! 🙂

  233. I loved the idea of the "harvest of our dreams". Making and sharing our art is sharing our dreams. And I’d love to win this e-course.

  236. I’m such a big fan of both Alex and Kelly Rae – two truly inspiring and creative souls. I would so love to participate in this course. It would certainly help me harvest inspiration to launch my dreams.

    Lately, I’ve been spending time photographing people – specifically people I love. Here are some photos of my nephew on his third birthday. Spending time with him makes me realize how precious life is. Even though we can’t freeze time, I hope these photos will help keep these memories alive.

    http://www.darrahparker.com/blog/scenes-from-new-york-part-4-the-nephew-series.html

  237. Thank you for the chance at Kelly’s giveaway; just left a job that has drained me dry, need to be inspired to fly towards dreams : )

  241. So many ideas – not sure which direction to get started. I would really be blessed to take part in this.

  242. What an inspiration! Thanks for sharing the spot in the class and the concept of harvesting dreams!

  243. I have been wanting to enroll in this course so badly. I really wanted it for mother’s day, but we just don’t have the money right now. Am really, really hoping that I could take this and learn from Kelly Rae and find a way to boost our family’s income. Thanks for the opportunity.

  244. thanks for this chance to win a very inspirational course!

    harvesting dreams… this was just the quote I needed today as I was getting bogged down by the fearful, overwhelm monster.

    xo brenda

  245. Just found you today……..will check in often. would also love to take Kelly’s e-course!!

  247. Our best practice of present moment living can belie the scope of work (play) and experience we are collecting/creating. Great perspective! Glad to have found you through the awesome giveaway! I would love to win. Woohoo!

  248. such a beautiful quote…i love how i always leave this site inspired! 😉

    kelly rae is such an inspiration and it would be such an honor to take part in her course. fingers crossed!

  249. I don’t have a creative business (yet) so I don’t know if I can join the contest for that e-course, but I want to say thank you for introducing me too Kelly, she touches my heart the first time I see her site and I keep on coming back to read.

    🙂

  250. I never really know what to say for these types of things. That said, I would love to take Kelly Rae’s class.

  251. what a great quote. and giveaway! i’ve had some creative business ideas lately and i’d love a chance to make them happen.

  253. Ive been harvesting dreams of sunny winter days – from under my coccoon of tissues, quilts and through teh haze of hot honey drinks..

  256. Would I ever love to win this – how generous! I have just entered my sixth decade and am harvesting my dreams with ever increasing urgency!

  258. I just found your blog from Kelly Rae Roberts’ blog and I will certainly be back to visit again! Thanks for the opportunity to win an entry into Kelly’s class!

  259. Great post and thank you, Shutter Sisters and Kelly Rae! Thanks everyone for sharing their harvests of dreams and photographs. Angella, the photo of your daughter at ballet is beautiful and precious.

    It was only recently with the launch of new website encouraging the exploration of dreams, giving voice to our wishes and celebrating the joys that will always come trying did I begin to consciously stop to take photographs of the beauty all around us.

    Create the life you seek.

    http://www.fourdaysaweek.com (my harvest)

  261. Thanks for all the inspiration, whilst the e-course is currently not financially viable currently the inspriration is inlvaluble! Blessing to you all!

  266. Thank you for the inspiring post. Right now I am harvesting images from my New England garden into my artwork, embracing the many changes taking place both within the garden as well as within myself. It would be an honor to participate in Kelly Rae’s class.

  267. If it were not for dreams I dont think I would make it through. I love dreaming and have many.

  268. WOW! What a great opportunity to win a chance in this class!!!
    jkanthos{at}gmail{dot}com

  269. this past winter I was motivated by MeRaKoh’s Soar scholarship giveaway -a chance for three women take their dream of building a photography business come true – I was all over it! Yesterday I launched my photography website harvesting my dream. Pinch me I still can’t believe it’s happening!!
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurohunt/4586016041/

  272. What a wonderful site you have! I am new and it looks like I will be spending a lot of time here, reading and admiring your beautiful photos.
    Please enter me in your giveaway! I am one of her biggest fans!!!

  274. Harvesting Dreams is a beautiful concept… so would winning an e-course with Kelly Rae… there are so many talented people in this world, aren’t there?

  275. Ooohh – what a scrumption thing to think about. I love that sometimes when you dream, you can’t remember specifics but the feelings stay with you – and out of those feelings something creative is born!

  276. Would love to win this course!! Trying to start up a photo business and it would be so useful.

  277. Holy AWESOME GIVEAWAY Batman!!!
    Would LOVE to be a winner of this.
    Thanks for giving me the opportunity!
    🙂

  278. beautiful thoughts.

    Glad that I found your blog through Kelly Rae Roberts. I have already signed up for in the ecourse … I’m sure that it is going to be great!

  279. I just harvested a big dream and talked about it on my blog – sistersoftheart.blogspot.com. I spent weeks creating handpainted gifts to decorate a table at a spring luncheon. Each item was different & "repurposed" from old silverplate & such.

    And the giveaway is fantastic! Can’t wait for "Flying Lessons" to begin!

  280. Oh, how I was hoping someone would do this giveaway! I have been so inspired by Kelly Rae’s story, and I’m dying to take her e-course but can’t afford it right now. Thanks for the chance to win!

  282. My sister sent me this link, and it comes at the perfect time for me. I have had many artistic creative jobs—all pre-computers…taking a break to raise my kids. I was able to work at home for a few years but was let go about a year ago-and have been looking-looking-looking for another job, but am having a terrible time at finding something that I am qualified for. I was thinking of using my talents to start my own business, and am so inspired by Kelly Rae-infact am reading her book "Taking Flight" to inspire me. I would LOVE to take her course and help me harvest my dream and have her to guide my journey!

  284. I attended An Artful Journey because of Kelly Rae and her wonderful creative vision. I would be honored and most in need of this course to help me stay focused on being creative as my living and I know Kelly Rae can do it. Thank you.

  286. I love the metaphor of the harvest as well… what would the creative process be if there weren’t growth, the cutting away of things that are mature… ready, and planting the seeds to start something new?
    This site as always is a true inspiration ~ thank you!

    <a href="http://aperspectiveproject.blogspot.com"&gt; A PERSPECTIVE PROJECT</a>

  287. So very much enjoying your blog and all the beautiful eye candy! Kelly Rae’s ecourse looks fantastic! Would love to be the lucky winner! Thanks for the opportunity.

  289. What a wonderful way of thinking of the images we capture with our camera! I am always loathe to delete even one because even though it may not seem important to someone else…at the very moment it was ‘harvested’ I WAS the ONLY one to witness it in that way. Tomorrow I will be harvesting the memories of my daughter’s BFF as she walks down the aisle. All of the unimportant stuff… like the bride having her hair done, nails polished, and then getting dressed…is being captured by me and no one else…I am truly blessed!

  290. What a lovely quote. I’m at a weird place and have noticed that I’ve been burying my dreams lately. I need to get more in touch with what they are and how to work towards moving closer to them.

  291. I LOVE Kelly Rae Roberts! This would be absolutely awesome! I am keeping my fingers and toes crossed here in lovely Virginia! I’ve just discovered your blog and LOVE IT! This will definitely be a regular read from now on!
    ~Lolly

  292. Love this give away! I visit Kelly Rae’s blog weekly and get so inspired. I imagine the e-course will be a huge dose of information and inspiration. I’ve heard about Shutter Sisters on other blogs and I’m so glad I finally visited. Wonderful new find!!!

  293. i’ve been meaning to start my project 365 for months now. i need a kick in the pants. this course would be fabulous right now.

  294. I love the photo and quote! I am so excited about the ecourse–exactly what I need. I would love to win!

  295. Great quote, great photo, great giveaway. I feel lucky, even,if I don’t win the course, to have rediscovered your blog.
    Many greetings, Frieda

  297. Oh my…I did pay for the class so I will be taking it "win" or not. Thank you for the opportunity.

  299. Would be so fantastic at my age to be able to take an online class with Kelly!!!

  300. I am an artist at heart who is searching for a new medium in which to express myself. I have purchased Kelly’s book and have been journaling & am a newbie to the blogging world. All of this creative energy that I have discovered in the blogging world is mind boggling and sooooo exciting! I would absolutely LOVE to take Kelly’s class! PLEASE PICK ME!

  303. Great giveaway! Thank you for the opportunity and chance to win:)

  304. I JUST enrolled in Kelly’s e-course and then I read the blog so here I am … still hoping:) Even if I don’t win it was worth the trip to add another great blog to my favorites!!

  305. Flying Lessons….I "happened" onto Kelly’s blog and read about her e-course. Gave up a haircut this month to run and get her book. I had looked longingly at this book many times – not knowing her yet 😉 When I realized it was HER and that this was HER book – click click. I’ve been sitting on the runway tooo long, and in need of some flying lessons for sure. just sayin’ would be nice to tell this story after I’m in the air 😉 Thanks for giving me a chance to win!!

  308. what a beautiful quote and a fantastic giveaway! being able to join Kelly Rae’s e-course would be the harvest of a dream itself! thanks for the opportunity.

  309. I would love to attend this course and harvest some growth of my own! Just imagine, me, an artist with a real, growing business!
    Happy Growth from The Minx!

  313. Oh darlings, this is so kind of you! Thank you for the chance to take "Flying Lessons".
    I am growing wings and ready to soar!

  314. I am new to your blog, but enjoy it so much that I have made it the opening page of my browser. Thanks!

  315. ~kelly & friends, you are inspiring!!
    I have been trying to find my "craft" and will continue the search until I find it!

  317. Oooo, this class sounds wonderful! Hope you all have a wonderful Mothers’ Day 🙂

  319. I’m just loving the phrase ‘harvesting dreams’ it’s conjuring up a kalideoscope of images, swirling, intangible, elusive, hoping that they take more shape and form and transmit through my fingers to the canvas, thanks for this post

  320. When you say yes to the Universe, show me the possibilities, be ready and willing to take the offerings, because I believe the Universe is already looking for us. When I stumbled upon Kelly Rae Roberts, I was asking for the possibilities, but I didn’t just get Kelly, I got so much more. I found a whole community of souls searching and reaching for the same possibilities and I am humbled and inspired. Like the sea glass I harvest from the ocean, to create things of beauty, I feel like I have just harvested hearts from around the world. What a gift!

  322. Wow, Shutter Sisters and Kelly Rae?? Two of my favorite blogs ever. What a wonderful combination… Can’t wait to harvest some dreams 🙂

  325. I am harvesting by trying to take a daily photo to document the next year of my life. It’s going to involve a lot of change, including moving back halfway across the world) and a complete career change. I am hoping to grow my handmade jewelry business and expand into art. It’s going to be an interesting year…

  326. as i start to harvest herbs and greens in my garden, i’m thinking of ways to harvest my own creative dreams…
    and wishing our budget didn’t prohibit taking this course that just seems like perfect timing in so many ways.

  327. inspire….that is what your blog does.

    please enter me in your wonderful giveaway….love kelly rae….but who doesn’t?!?!?

    xxoo
    k

  329. I would love this course!!! I have been working towards selling my art for the last 5 years, but with 3 children and working 2 jobs there have been lots of detours. Many times in my life I didn’t realize I was harvesting until the pieces started fitting together.

  331. Kelly Rae’s e-course looks absolutely fantastic. I would be delighted to win a spot in it.

  333. I too, would LOVE,LOVE, LOVE to take this class!!!
    Thanks for the opportunity!!

  335. I love the way the woman is looking at the camera in the above photograph. She is unashamed, raw, she has a ‘this is who I am’ look in her eyes. Although her life may not seem very expansive, she is. I love the idea of leaving little parts of ourselves behind through our creative expressions. I am always snapping away on my camera, here is one of my latest special moments captured:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/sophiebutterfly/4592559180/
    I love Kelly Rae Roberts, she has (unknowingly) been a great inspiration to me. I love the way she shares so much and also givers out great links to other amazing people! I thought the competition ran until Sunday, but I must have mis-read… I really hope I’m not too late to be part of the competition.

  337. Is it to late to enter a comment – Cause I could use the e-course!?!?!?
    Veronica Rodriguez