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Wine Rorschach
What is this? After a weekend of showing this image as a large art portrait, it was clear that it brought up different imagery to folks. It was part of the Winter WineLand 'art happening' at Freestone Vineyards, a beautiful friendly place with beautiful wines. This...
Will imagine eating stop you from eating?
Well, researchers at Carnegie Mellon University answer is “yes.” The core of their studies had people repeatedly imagine eating pieces of cheese, 3 M & Ms, or 30 M & Ms, one at a time. Then when given the imagined food, those who thought about eating those...
Life, Death & Renewal
This time of year is tricky in that it's a time of both celebration and going into the darkest times, time to go inner. Plus the chill of winter and wetness does a lot to dampen spirits. So what brings you cheer or balance? What cheers me - the people I love, a warm...
Wine is art we can drink
This wine gave me butterflies in all the right places. What visions do your favorite wines express? Photographs of wine through a polarizing microscope offer unique and compelling ways to learn about and enjoy wine. They also capture a glimpse into the story of one...
Transformation
What does transformation mean? Changing form or shape. This picture is named "transformation" and reveals fermenting chardonnay. It could be called "Jewels in Space." The Grape and Wine are perfect metaphors and examples of transformation - by sight, taste and...
Spirits of the Vine
My love for wine came first from its inner expression. I had no intention to be following the life of wine for more than 25 years. Yet in that time I have been privy to the life and spirit of wines from 45 years old to a day old (not yet wine). The visual...
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