JAM McKay: Blog https://www.jammckay.com/blog en-us JAM McKay [email protected] (JAM McKay) Sun, 03 Dec 2023 18:42:00 GMT Sun, 03 Dec 2023 18:42:00 GMT https://www.jammckay.com/img/s/v-12/u989679106-o321409001-50.jpg JAM McKay: Blog https://www.jammckay.com/blog 120 120 Christmas in the City https://www.jammckay.com/blog/2023/12/christmas-in-the-city Christmas in the city is always a magical time and inspires the artist in all of us, whether it be art, music, making cookies for the family, decorating the tree or just painting smiles on the faces we meet.

The City is Lewisville is celebrating "Gift of Art" at the Grand Theater and gallery. City Lights and Winter in the City are on exhibit there in the North Corridor through Christmas, 2023.

May the season bring blessings and peace in our world. - JAM City LightsCity Lights

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Conflicted https://www.jammckay.com/blog/2022/1/conflicted Suddenly, in the night, I awake, sit up in the bed and contemplate the vision. Not entirely recalling the dream I still feel the imprint of the night's mystery. All is fine. Conflict will be resolved. The image painted in my memory is filled with conflict surrounded by peace. It is disturbing yet calming. From time to time I find myself conflicted.
 

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Expression of Gratitude https://www.jammckay.com/blog/2021/12/expression-of-gratitude It is with tremendous gratitude that I share my latest exhibit. Invited by the Horizons Unitarian Church in Carrollton, Texas to present over 30 pieces in their facility. The people of Horizons have been most generous and supportive as I prepared this exhibit.

I have chosen a variety of work styles beginning with my work in photography, to enhanced photography and migrating to my more advanced digital work. A few of these pieces have incorporated some of my early watercolor experiments.

It is so fulfilling to be able to share my work with the lovely people of Horizons. The facility is open to the public. The hours are flexible but limited due to Covid and the number of people present at any given time is restricted. Please bring your mask if you plan to visit.

Horizons Unitarian Universalist Church is located at 1641 W Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75010. To call for hours the number is (972) 492-4940.


Hanging On To My DreamsHanging On To My DreamsSometimes it seems like our dreams are slipping away. It is our choice to abandon them for new ones, or just hang on.

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[email protected] (JAM McKay) https://www.jammckay.com/blog/2021/12/expression-of-gratitude Wed, 29 Dec 2021 16:54:40 GMT
The Flowers In Her Eyes Wilt https://www.jammckay.com/blog/2021/3/the-flowers-in-her-eyes-wilt Often I find inspiration in other people’s words. Today my inspiration comes from a book, “I Am Her Tribe”, by Danielle Doby.

This book isn’t for everyone, it can be difficult to read. Doby writes from her heart what has been experienced through recovery. The phrase I selected today comes on page 27, “The flowers in your eyes wilting one by one the dropping to the floor.” Love those words. I have seen it so many times in the flat gaze of women young and old who have experienced too much, and are tired of being tired.

The Flowers In Her Eyes Wilt, and Petals Fall To The GroundThe Flowers In Her Eyes Wilt, and Petals Fall To The GroundInspired by Danielle Doby, I am Her Tribe

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The Struggle https://www.jammckay.com/blog/2020/2/the-struggle   The Struggle We have all been there. Those times when our life is dark and we aren’t sure how to find our way out. It is during those times that we find our determination, locate those keys to change our lives, rediscover hope, and begin to sew a new fabric. Here is to the struggle and to the character it builds within us.

 

We have all been there.  Those times when our life is dark and we aren’t sure how to find our way out.  It is during those times that we find our determination, locate those keys to change our lives, rediscover hope, and begin to sew a new fabric.  Here is to the struggle and to the character it builds within us.

 

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Catch Me When I Fall https://www.jammckay.com/blog/2020/2/catch-me-when-i-fall Catch Me When I FallCatch Me When I FallI am a sinner, regardless of my intentions, sometimes I fall. To be honest, it doesn’t take me by surprise. I sense the warnings but am too proud to reach for the handrails. I’ve got this. I don’t need help.
Then it happens, I fall.
Confidently, I ask again for forgiveness, knowing He will send his guardians to my rescue. He is always there to Catch Me When I Fall.

I am a sinner, regardless of my intentions, sometimes I fall.  To be honest, it doesn’t take me by surprise.  I sense the warnings but am too proud to reach for the handrails. I’ve got this.  I don’t need help.

Then it happens, I fall.

Confidently, I ask again for forgiveness, knowing He will send his guardians to my rescue.  He is always there to Catch Me When I Fall.

 

 

 

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Leap of Faith https://www.jammckay.com/blog/2019/11/leap-of-faith Leap of FaithIt is not always easy, but sometimes I just have to take a leap of faith

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Just Another Crack in the Wall https://www.jammckay.com/blog/2019/6/just-another-crack-in-the-wall Sometimes things start small but grow into something massive.  Other times they simply leave their mark.  It is up to us to decide, is this a scar or a beauty mark? 

 

Small or large, everything we encounter leaves its mark on us.  How we use it is up to us.


Sometimes things start small but grow into something massive.  Other times they simply leave their mark.  It is up to us to decide, is this a scar or a beauty mark?  

Small or large, everything we encounter leaves its mark on us.  How we use it is up to us. 
Just Another Crack In The WallScar or Beauty Mark?

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Artist Inspirations: Edward Hopper https://www.jammckay.com/blog/2019/1/artist-inspirations-edward-hopper I recently came across an image titled Approaching A City by Edward Hopper.  The painting has simple lines, intriguing colors, and a story to tell.  Studying the paintings of masters I begin to ask myself, how the techniques would be applied to my medium, photography-based digital art.

Inspired by Edward HopperInspired by Edward HopperInspired by Edward Hopper, Approaching A City

Here is a link to Hopper’s piece that inspired my effort: https://www.edwardhopper.net/approaching-a-city.jsp


 

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[email protected] (JAM McKay) digital art edward hopper jam jamshots jerry mckay photography https://www.jammckay.com/blog/2019/1/artist-inspirations-edward-hopper Fri, 25 Jan 2019 18:18:49 GMT
Spreading the Light https://www.jammckay.com/blog/2018/7/spreading-the-light Spreading the LightSpreading the LightHow dark this world would be without those who shine their light on us, spreading their light from candle to candle and encouraging the glow they find in others. Oh, that we might light the entire forest.
On display, Times Square Electronic Billboard 2019, NYC Botanical Gardens 2018, Monseratt Gallery, NYC (Chelsea), August 2018, and Gallery 3, Dallas, Tx (Bishop Arts), February, 2017.

 

Darkness surrounded me.  Fear, loneliness, the weight of a life wasted.  I sat in darkness as a hand reached for me.  The touch comforts me. I feel its lift. A touch of kindness. Knowing there is hope.  The darkness fades. Light radiates to through the darkness around me. Spreading the light.

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