Incredibly, I recently had the privilege of being published in Bella Grace Magazine, Issue 6 and I could not be more astonished or proud.
I became aware of this publication when Issue 2 hit the stands … I was in Barnes and Noble, and as I flipped through the pages, I slowly moved toward the nearest bench and sat down. My heart was pounding a bit … and when that happens to me, I pay attention.
The photos were so real … perfectly imperfect, and beautiful, and intriguing. The magazine itself felt like a coffee table book with beautiful, thick paper (I believe I thumbed along the edges and smelled it, and maybe even said “oh wow” out loud.)
As I skimmed a few articles, I realized I was reading pull-quotes and storylines that were highlighted or printed in different fonts and sizes … it was pure magic. I knew I wasn’t going to be leaving this treasure behind, and as I tucked it under my arm and made my way to the cashier, I know I was smiling.
So when I was contacted and asked if I would like to have some of my Instagram images appear in their Instagram Spotlight feature, I nearly fell off my chair! I was flabbergasted and excited. I didn’t waste any time getting the required images and text to them … I think it was within hours … ;)
Here are a few of the images I submitted:
Today I am thrilled that Stampington & Company has generously offered to supply one copy of Bella Grace Magazine for a giveaway** on my blog!
All you need do is leave a comment saying that you’d love to have this magazine! That’s it! That’s all!
But if you’d like a little prompt from me, write a comment describing what fills you up and feeds your creative soul. Is it an afternoon spent sipping tea and reading? or a walk? or maybe it’s shopping … sure why not? but maybe for the antiques and treasures kind of shopping … so please share … what feeds your creative soul?
**Contest is open to U.S. residents only**
* Draw to be made December 16 at 1:00pm MST*
With deepest gratitude to Stampington & Company and Bella Grace …
Comments closed … winner announced December 17th!
I LOVE Bell Grace it is full of inspiration and wonderful stories. I usually try and savor it slowly but end up devouring it but always going back. Time to go get my new issue.
how exciting for you Barb…your photos are perfect simpatico with Bella Grace!
and what fills me up…being able to spend an uninterrupted afternoon creating in my studio, on no particular project other than what inspires me at the moment…or the next best thing…having a fun afternoon playingg with a group of others…I love that spark of communal creativity!
Barb! How exciting for you. But I must say, I am not surprised that the asked you to submit images. Everything you post is gorgeous! And what fills me up creatively? Well, this may be surprising, but silence and being alone fill me up. My mind is always racing with ideas but I don’t often have time to mull them over without being interrupted…frequently. Being alone and sitting in silence is such a special thing for me.
OHHHH SO BEAUTIFUL. Congratulations, your work is always stunning.
Of course I’d love a copy–especially as it features your beautiful photos! How very exciting this is–I’ve got to hurry to Barnes and Noble just to see your photos in print! Congrats!!
I would love to have a copy for sure. Every time I go try to buy one, they are out! I saw your article in Artful blogging today. It was fabulous.
Hi Barb,
First off, congrats. Your work is always inspiring. As you can imagine I’d love to have a copy of Bella Grace. When I first saw the Bella Grace magazine at Finding Stillness 2015, I was also totally taken with this beautiful magazine. The thing that feeds my creative soul is being able to spend a day just creating. I can get totally lost in setting up and taking photos.
Thanks so much
Shelley Rounds
Hi Barb,
I am so excited for you. You are such an amazing inspiration to me and so many others . You have a very gentle caring soul that has helped to nurture so many of us in lots of ways over the past year. You lead by example and I thank you. My creative soul gets feed by taking care of my physical self like walking. Then I seem to be able to create so much better. Having a copy of this magazine would be wonderful. I love reading it. Thank you Barb
Ann Davis
Congratulations Barb, how wonderful for you. Darn those US only contests, but then I’ve just gone to the UK, so that wouldn’t help either…lol. How did your Nano Poblano go? I managed it pretty well, but then had to switch countries/ I’ll go check out your posts and find out. :D
Congratulations! What a wonderful way to end 2015! And yes, I would love to win a copy of Bella Grace magazine.
Whoo hoo, Barb! How thrilling and so well deserved. You are indeed an inspiration to so many, and I count myself one of your biggest fans.
Barb,
I’m so happy for you…congratulations! Your photographs are amazing and a new inspiration to me.
I find that what feeds my soul and stirs creativity for me is mindfulness. It is during these moments of focusing quietly on whatever it may be, I feel completely centered.
I would LOVE a copy of Bella Grace featuring your work!!
Thank you,
Elizabeth
Bella Grace is such a lovely combination of photography and words by so many incredible contributors. Winning the latest issue would be such a delight!
Congrats on the publication, how thrilling :) I am very happy for you.
All my congratulations, Barb, for being featured in Bella Grace Magazine, you just deserve it!
I’ve been an admirer of your wonderful pictures for years now and always enjoy reading your so creative and inspiring posts… Today, I’m just saying “Hello” … and as I’m living in France I’m not allowed to participate to the contest…
Bella Grace is the absolute most fabulous magazine on the planet. OK, that sounds a bit over the top, but I really mean it. When I first heard of Bella Grace by way of the still life Instagram community I thought, “What could be so special about it, it’s just a magazine?” But now I know. It is a literary gem with wonderful imagery and so much inspiration for us ‘creatives.’
In answer to your prompt… what feeds my creative soul is pouring over the work of other creatives. Gleaning ideas from books and magazines and online sharing sites is something I’ve always loved and love even more so now that imagery is so accessible. I love studying art and color theory. Gallery hoping is also on the top 5 of things I love to do to as well.
And your blog Barbara, just love it! Thanks for putting all your energy into it, so enjoyable.
Although I can’t enter the Bella Grace draw (being Canadian), I’m so pleased to know that your work was in a previous issue. That is so thrilling to know that an almost-neighbour has been published in this wondrous magazine.
I had a similar experience with this magazine when I first spotted in Tanners in Sydney, BC. It was love at first sight.
Wishing you a beautiful day…
Brenda
You know how I feel about your work…as mentioned…
http://kelly-justaclickaway.blogspot.com/2015/11/soaking-it.html
Someday…
How thrilling to be published in a magazine as beautiful as Bella Grace ! Being able to spend time peacefully, whether looking at other’s photos, or creating my own, feeds my soul.
Congratulations on being published in Bella Grace! I like the earthiness of the subjects that you choose to photograph!
I fell in love with Bella Grace the first time I saw it too. When I’m trying to find inspiration for a project, I find that strolling through the streets of Manhattan really gives me great ideas and a color palette. I take lots of notes and some pictures so I won’t forget what I’ve seen.
I too was amazed when I saw my first issue of Bella Grace (it was issue 3) !!! I would flip through it for days and then I finally took it apart and framed some of the images. Its an incredible publication – and congratulations on being chosen by the Bella Grace staff!
Barb,
I’d love to win a copy of Bella Grace — it looks like such a lovely magazine and I have trouble finding it in my area.
What fills my soul? Lots of things including watching an uplifting or soulful movie, reading a good book, going for a long walk with my husband and dogs, or sitting on my front porch listening to the birds and people watching.
Thanks for the opportunity and congratulations on your magazine feature!
Warmly,
Kim
I would live to read and savor this very special issue!
I love that magazine . Your work is exquisite.. Very inspiring to me
Congrats
Loved your photos in this amazing magazine. Know you were very excited! Congratulations again!!!