Santa Barbara – Page 2

Mushrooms

Thursday, January 20, 2011Thursday, January 20, 2011 by magentaraven, posted in flora, ocean, photograph, Santa Barbara

New fused Glass in the house

Sunday, January 16, 2011Monday, January 17, 2011 by magentaraven, posted in glass, Santa Barbara, tile

My latest book called “All the OTHER photographs”

Thursday, December 2, 2010Monday, December 13, 2010 by magentaraven, posted in 29 Palms, art, beauty, birds, cabin, cacti, california, desert, design, dog, dream, earth, fauna, flora, garden, los angeles, mojave, ocean, photo, photograph, Santa Barbara, snake, woodpecker

My third book is out. Have a look at the colour extravaganza. http://www.blurb.com/books/1795454

dÅtu®a

Thursday, April 22, 2010Thursday, April 22, 2010 by magentaraven, posted in art, desert, flora, ocean, Santa Barbara

Here on the coast in Santa Barbara we have datura, just like in the desert. How funny a plant like this can grow in two such opposite environments!! Also in Santa Barbara is the dollar store and they have pretty plastic from China.

New Pottery

Thursday, April 15, 2010Thursday, April 15, 2010 by magentaraven, posted in art, beauty, birds, buddha, ceramics, clay, desert, ocean, pottery, Santa Barbara, Wonder Valley

I have been experimenting with some new glazes and some trying black clay. Using the clear glaze on the black clay revealed a metallic speckled golden sheen with many colors. I have completed several Rattles, Buddha Tiles, and a SeaHorse... will be posting more pictures soon. Quite pleased with the new chalky blue underglaZe ... … Continue reading New Pottery

P®id€ of Made®a or €chium

Wednesday, April 14, 2010Wednesday, April 14, 2010 by magentaraven, posted in art, beauty, flora, garden, ocean, Santa Barbara

Spring in Elings Park

Brown Pelicans and Black Skimmers on the beach from the storm…

Friday, January 22, 2010Saturday, January 23, 2010 by magentaraven, posted in art, birds, pelicans, Santa Barbara

Beautiful Brown Pelicans could be seen on the coast of Santa Barbara this week as many were disoriented from the storm and hungry. Here are a couple of shots from the day. See the rest on flickR.

Sunday, December 13, 2009Sunday, December 13, 2009 by magentaraven, posted in art, beauty, birds, photo, photograph, Santa Barbara

During a beautiƒul morning walk between rains and big, billowy clouds, many birds could be heard chirping and chattering on the Douglas Family Preserve above the Pa©iƒic O©eAn.

Thursday, December 10, 2009Sunday, December 13, 2009 by magentaraven, posted in art, beauty, birds, ocean, peace, photo, photograph, Santa Barbara

I knew where they were perching on the beach. Saw them ƒor several days. Went looking today when the sun came out in this otherwise dreary and gray day, and ƒound them all basking in the sun at the beach. Always loved cormorants !! But before I even left the house this morning I snapped … Continue reading New ©ormorant Photos on ƒli©k®

New ceramics

Tuesday, December 1, 2009Thursday, December 10, 2009 by magentaraven, posted in art, beauty, california, ceramics, clay, dream, earth, garden, magical, ocean, sand, Santa Barbara, snake

Cone 5 new clay... New feet.

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