Emotivity, n. a state of feeling

As humans, we exist in a constant state of feeling.  We feel by touch.  We feel through our consciousness, experiencing emotions, sentiments, and desires.  We come to awareness and form impressions through feelings.  We often shape our opinions in response to feelings.

What feelings do we seek? Where, when, and how do we enter a heightened emotivity? These questions have been asked throughout the ages, but I can only answer for myself.

Peace, light, and love- these are the things which I desire above all others, that inspire my creative process, and that I share with others.  I'm an artist and photographer; I see the world in the context of colors and light. The paintings I compose are full of texture and color, driven by emotions.  

Where does one find peace, light, and love in this life?  I happen to find them on the back of a motorcycle. The freedom of riding gives me peace and space to explore emotions and thoughts.  Light presents itself in unique and shifting ways when seen from a motorcycle.  And this is something that I share with someone I love very deeply; a man who loves me, inspires me, encourages me, and gives me the freedom to be myself.  It's a gift beyond words. 

River Road on the banks of the Guadalupe River, Sattler, Texas

I seek to create from this place of peace, light, and love.  Since painting is a bit tricky at sixty miles an hour, I use my camera. Photographs taken from the back of the motorcycle, from the state of feeling in which they were taken, will be presented here.  These images are not staged, aside from my asking to slow down a touch from time to time.  I plan to do very little editing, though I can't resist a good black and white.  All images presented here are taken from the back of a motorcycle (unless otherwise stated).  I look forward to your responses and feedback as I write and photograph my journey.