The journey of a small country girl with big dreams of storytelling through creative writing, photography, painting and design.
Blog
- I Warned You …
Coven Rule #2
IT ALL STARTED IN PRAGUE In a bookstore in the center of the city I came across the witch doesn’t burn in this one by Amanda Lovelace.
- TORONTO, CANADA
Toronto Superstars
We each own a stake in this sign. It reads “ALLEY PATIO” in blaring orange neon. “ALLEY” for Aly and “PATIO” for Pato. It just says it all.
- PORTLAND, MAINE
Portland Head Light, Maine
In 1776, eight soldiers stood guard to protect residents against attack. In 2020, several Park Rangers stood guard to protect the Light from me.
Galleries
- TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY
Destination World
From here to there and everywhere outside the United States, my journey started in 2016 with my first passport. Come with me on a digital journey around the world that’s sure to wow you.
- LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Images Within Our Country
Born and raised in picturesque Connecticut I find it hard to exhaust my creative side in this amazing state. Even after all these years (we will not disclose the number) I still find fabulous opportunities to snap some pictures worthy of sharing.
- Of Love and Flamingos
Of Love and Flamingos
Patricio Moschcovich and Alyson Bowman love to travel, and in the five-plus years they’ve been dating have journeyed together everywhere from Paris to Prague, Athens to Amsterdam. The trip they had planned for October 2020 was a bit of a last-minute vacation.
- Style Shoots
A Walk in My Park
Harrybrooke Park, my childhood memory. A tucked-away place where I could run free, laugh and play as a child. Some say it is a hidden gem. A beautiful place to have your dream wedding.
- Newsprint History
The Smell of Ink
Newspaper design for me consisted of InDesign, Photoshop, my cameras, community networking, projects big and small, the presses – the list goes on.
- Magazine Concepts + Design
Big, Bold, Shiny + Glossy
My journey as a magazine designer has added the polish to my career. Increasing my level of professionalism, fine tuning my creative eye and personally growing as I enjoy meeting and working with others in the communities.
My Story, My Journey
It’s true. I am a walking color palette and everywhere I look colors scream at me. They take me to my own world of inspiration on the spot. Did you say something? I, of course did not hear you because the colors around you have taken control of my artist’s mind and you are merely background noise. I can’t help it.Growing up between two cow farms in a rural Connecticut town made me want to do something big. Big as in something a country girl might never achieve. So I moved in with Grandma, went to university and received a Bachelors in Arts. Learning graphics without computers was quite challenging to me; the art world was only just approaching the digital era. Upon graduation, I bought my first Mac computer along with Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. But I still have my acrylics from school and I just bought my first watercolor set. These are the foundation of who I am. In school, Margaret Grimes told me my painting style was one to run with. But the idea of being a starving artist was not one I wanted to entertain.
So, I went the route of graphics, page layout and photography. And my first job was one of all three. A weekend photographer, a magazine page designer and a newspaper graphics creator.
I didn’t like the graphics so much. But I loved page design and photography. My career started at a small weekly newspaper where at one point The New Milford Times front page became The Mandrake Falls while we entertained Adam Sandler and his movie shooting crew. Swapping out the nameplate sure was a fun project.
In 1999, I was reassigned to the New Haven Register where I became the Sunday front page designer for 15 years. My days consisted of the 4 p.m. news meeting, feature cover designs and my favorite part where the photo staff taught me everything I know about photography. Ohhhhh, the hours I got to hangout with them gave me such a different view on storytelling page design. And to this day my best works combine both design and photography skills.
What can I tell you about design? Don’t automatically turn to other magazines for ideas. Reach deep into your artist’s soul and see what emerges in your pocket sketchbook. Let your ideas flow and then turn to other publications for more inspiration.
Photography? Do not try to be someone you are not. If you like photography, study it. Know what you are looking at. Understand the colors and objects you see. Break out of the automatic mode. And make friends with as many photographers as you can.
One final note. Do not show me your camera equipment. I am less than zero interested. Why? Every camera has a button, just push it! It’s your creative image I want to see.
I love photo shoots. Anything where dress up is involved.
Someone has a shoe fetish and just can’t hide it. I was caught on camera at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac I bet security loved this one!
My reflective self-portrait I worked on for a weekly 52Frames challenge.
My traveling lover, Pato, sporting his Scala hat and a guayabera.
Read all about our epic journey to Aruba in search of the perfect wedding photos here…
My Story, My Journey
It’s true. I am a walking color palette and everywhere I look colors scream at me. They take me to my own world of inspiration on the spot. Did you say something? I, of course did not hear you because the colors around you have taken control of my artist’s mind and you are merely background noise. I can’t help it.Growing up between two cow farms in a rural Connecticut town made me want to do something big. Big as in something a country girl might never achieve. So I moved in with Grandma, went to university and received a Bachelors in Arts. Learning graphics without computers was quite challenging to me; the art world was only just approaching the digital era. Upon graduation, I bought my first Mac computer along with Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. But I still have my acrylics from school and I just bought my first watercolor set. These are the foundation of who I am. In school, Margaret Grimes told me my painting style was one to run with. But the idea of being a starving artist was not one I wanted to entertain.
So, I went the route of graphics, page layout and photography. And my first job was one of all three. A weekend photographer, a magazine page designer and a newspaper graphics creator.
I didn’t like the graphics so much. But I loved page design and photography. My career started at a small weekly newspaper where at one point The New Milford Times front page became The Mandrake Falls while we entertained Adam Sandler and his movie shooting crew. Swapping out the nameplate sure was a fun project.
In 1999, I was reassigned to the New Haven Register where I became the Sunday front page designer for 15 years. My days consisted of the 4 p.m. news meeting, feature cover designs and my favorite part where the photo staff taught me everything I know about photography. Ohhhhh, the hours I got to hangout with them gave me such a different view on storytelling page design. And to this day my best works combine both design and photography skills.
What can I tell you about design? Don’t automatically turn to other magazines for ideas. Reach deep into your artist’s soul and see what emerges in your pocket sketchbook. Let your ideas flow and then turn to other publications for more inspiration.
Photography? Do not try to be someone you are not. If you like photography, study it. Know what you are looking at. Understand the colors and objects you see. Break out of the automatic mode. And make friends with as many photographers as you can.
One final note. Do not show me your camera equipment. I am less than zero interested. Why? Every camera has a button, just push it! It’s your creative image I want to see.