I met Shane Miller online through the Nashville Creative Group, led by Beth Inglish, and had the pleasure of meeting him in person more recently at the Nashville First Saturday Art Crawl. I hope you might be able to see his work in person at some point...it almost seems to glow (especially his encaustic pieces).

Shane begins his Artist Statement with "Nos•tal•gia: A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations." And, I think this is so much of what draws me into his work. For me, his pieces have a meditative quality, which I am ever finding in my own photographic work. So, please, take time to really take in Shane's feature.

Jane Sullivan's work was brought to my attention recently by a friend of mine (Patti Mann, who will be featured on Embody Your Muse in the next few months). Since I am in love with France, Jane was of immediate interest to me. Once I saw her work, though, I was so intrigued. Her Fairies are especially soulful, and her work as a whole is full of intricacy and vibrant colour.

Jane's first art teacher was her mother, and she moved on to study as an adult in the States and Ireland. Not only is Jane a visual artist; she plays harp as well, and has studied in the States, Ireland, and France! She now resides in France, and teaches classes in every genre of the art she produces. As you will see, spirituality is of great importance to Jane, and her life revolves around it. Jane is such a joy, and I'm happy to introduce her work to you.