An Introduction

An Introduction

"Sometimes the light's all shinin' on me;
Other times I can barely see.
Lately it occurs to me
What a long, strange trip it's been." – The Grateful Dead

Yes, indeed, what a journey it has been. Recently, I have joined an on-line writing collective called The Soul Food Cafe and for the last several weeks I have been posting my work there. I decided, though, to take selected pieces I have posted there and place them here so they are easier to find and so I can link this page to my own webpage: SFUMATO

My plan is to try to write everyday, something, anything, from the silly to the serious. I also plan to create art as often as I can. Photography and artwork will mostly be posted on SFUMATO where I have more room.

Artist/Writers Statement: If I were to sum up my creative self, I would say that I am a historian by education, an observer of the natural realm by inclination, and a voyager through the world of spirit by compulsion. Whether I write, take photographs, or do digital manipulations and collage work, these themes--history, nature, spirit-- are infused and explored in each of my creative pieces. I strive to transform reality through my words and images. For example, I took an image of jacaranda blossoms and transformed it into the mandala you see above.

So, I am very pleased to have the opportunity to write and do art in an organized and accountable way.

Lori Gloyd (c) April 26, 2006