Environmental Portraits

Kit Rodenbough of Design Archives announces her re-opening of the vintage store at its new location in downtown Greensboro. Located now on South Elm Street, Design Archives offers rare and collectible vintage wear and accessories. The new location is a double store, with one side having vintage items and the other with spaces for artists to rent where they can sell their arts and crafts.

David Self, a tattoo artist at Legacy Iron Tattoo's prepares his station for the beginning of an hour tattoo session.

Hallmark Card

I entered my "beer drinkers make better lovers" photo into the Hallmark card contest. The theme was "Crack 'Em Up!" It was chosen to be sold online as well as in select stores. I received $500 :) Excited to have something published !

You can buy my card here !

They do a different theme each month, it's fun and definitely worth a shot! Hallmark Card Contests

[Photojournalism] Assignment 2 - Paint 'til Ya Drop

The Civic & Cultural Arts Center of Pineville is a non profit, volunteer based community service organization. Their goal is to provide a cultural experience in the Pineville area by offering educational classes and events for those interested in art.

The CCAC is located is historical downtown Pineville, 15 minutes outside of Charlotte and is open daily to the public for viewing.

Lee Baumgarten, Executive Director of CCAC, walks around the studio and gives advice to the participating painters in the Paint 'Til Ya Drop benefit.

Lee Baumgarten helps a fellow painter concentrate on the highlights in his piece by looking at his reference photograph.

Gaye List, an active member of the CCAC shows her excitement in participating in the Paint 'Til Ya Drop !



Participants work diligently while having conversation and sharing ideas.


Delicious desserts and wine are offered to the artists as well as any guests who are interested in observing or participating.



The comfortable environment of the CCAC studio is a great working place for beginners and more advanced artists.

The Paint 'Til Ya Drop benefit is one of the most successful events CCAC has. It generates money to pay for other programs offered such as adult painting classes, funds for the Kids Summer Program, ect. The Paint 'Til Ya Drop offers the public an opportunity to make art, one on one, in a comfortable environment, for people who have never painted before. It costs $100 per person - all materials (including the canvas) are supplied as well as donated food and drinks. People are amazed at what they are able to accomplish in just one evening of fun!

Civic & Cultural Arts Center of Pineville