taking flight into art, love, and life (the blog)

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

a video! my first!


Awhile back the talented Vivienne McMaster and I spent the day together.

I have always loved Viv's photography, but lately I've been loving what she's been doing with video (you have to check out her ecourse that she offers about making soulful videos - one class starts next week). Her work is quirky yet beautiful. Artsy yet smart. I admire the way she tells stories. And so I asked if she would be up for creating a video for me, and I was DELIGHTED when she said yes.


We spent an entire afternoon in and around my studio and she took photos and videos of the studio, of me, of my cowgirl boots, of my paints, and more. There was dancing involved. And skipping. And other ridiculous silly fun.

Then she spun her magic and created a lovely video that helps tell the story of who I am, and what I'm about.  I l.o.v.e how it turned out and wanted to share it with you....


(Video is just shy of 3 mins....watch the whole thing. There's a treat at the end :)

The other huge gift from our day together was all the amazing shots she took. I have written before about what it feels like to have your photo taken (a little bit scary). In fact, I just re-read this post about getting my pregnant belly photographed and everything I wrote then about the gift of seeing ourselves through the lens of someone else is still so true. This is such a gift that photographers give us. I am crazy grateful.




Huge thanks to Viv. I'm feeling so lucky about the new video (and photos!)! I'm thinking the video is going to look lovely on my newly updated website...Thank you, Viv! And big thanks to Kerry Loeschen who created the music. If you're looking for a musician, he's your guy :)


38 comments :

Tiges and Weince said...

SPECTACULAR!! Love it Kelly.

refinehere said...

you are such an inspiration! thank you for that Kelly ... May God bless you :)

Charlott Jonsson said...

Oh! You look absolutely gorgeous!!!
The pictures are fab!!!

Anonymous said...

Such a lovely video! Just discovered your blog and art a couple of weeks ago (i live in the Netherlands) and i think it is really amazing!

Briana, MA said...

Oh my gosh, I love the video! I mean combining your spunk with Vivienne's photography/video style = AWESOME! Thanks so much for sharing!
-Briana G.

Karrlin Bain said...

Color me INSPIRED!!! What a great way to start the day! <3

Carmen patti said...

This is perfect, Kelly Rae!

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nice blog !!!

Gabrielle Fabian said...

Fabulous. Inspiring. BEAUTIFUL. Authentic. Thank you.
xo
Gaye

Otter Blue said...

Awesome...simply awesome!

butterfly said...

Lovely... watching it makes me smile - no better gift than that, thank you!
Alison x

kimhicksartist.blogspot.com said...

Kelly Rae and Viv that was such a fun video...It really captured your true spirit Kelly Rae....Beautiful pictures! LOVE LOVE LOVE...

Alelita said...

I love this video, I love you and what you do to my heart!

Lori Taylor said...

Thank you for coloring my world with your very own brand of TRUE JOY! You are just too cute, Kelly Rae!

isisimaginings.com said...

Wonderful!

Sue Allemand said...

LOVE it!!

MarySarah Antonishak said...

Not sure if my last comment posted. But I want you to know that I feel this video is so you, filled with love, color and encouragement.

sarah Antonishak

Connie Rawlins said...

Absolutely awesome!!

June Maddox said...

I feel it all. Incredible video, seems as though we have met. Hummmm...June Maddox

eSeN said...

What a lovely video! You're so cute!

Susie said...

Awesome Kelly. Loved every second, gonna watch it again, just because it made me feel so delightful inside. Goodness made for the heart and soul.

janel said...

You GLOW! Just a wonderful, positive, happy 3 minutes....full of hope and always LOVE. Thank you.

Maggie Weakley said...

Just Wonderful Kelly Rae just like you & your work always inspiring! Thank You!~ :)

C. E. Bahnsen said...

Beautiful. And I love the outfit you're wearing.

lulu said...

Kelly, that was amazing. Thank-you. L

my two hopeful wings said...

Beautiful, gentle, inspiring...you :-)

Suzan said...

LOVE this. Thank you.

jennifer valentine said...

you inspire so many...including me.
xo

Chictiques Cafe said...

You are so ah-dor-ah-belle! Just love that smile & those killer boots, you've got personal style as well as talent. Thanks for sharing it all with us @->-

anna wildey said...

the video is v precious, thank u for sharing your heart with us all, i love you, and count u as one of my main inspirations.anna w in nz

Lara said...

I love the video, it's fantastic, demonstrates beauty, fun and creativity, three things which can be missing or in short supply in many lives.

Thank you.

Lara
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RuthSMac. said...

Simply Gorgeous!

www.charissharpe.com said...

What a beautiful video Kelly Rae!

I have to confess I have been stalking your website all day. Your story (yep I went back to the beginning) has sparked something inside of me. I've wanted to live an art led life for years but am so scared of failing. I've buried the true me deep down inside and lived the way everybody else does and I've been.. unhappy. Thank you for giving me back the spark of faith I need.

Les Chérubins said...

lovely video! x Dominika

Cat Athena Louise said...

Loving it Kelly Rae!

Laura at Ms. Smartie Pants said...

AMAZING, love it!

Erin said...

Another level of "letting yourself be seen."
Thanks for being brave in love, creativity, sadness, and VIDEO!
xoxo

Anonymous said...

dear sweet girl, this video has touched my heart and soul! You are living proof that red shoes & cowboy boots are magic, beauty is mandatory,creativity is a gift,love always wins & dance parties are a must!! Thanks for changing my world, shelley rae





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