moving in another direction

this blog started out to be abt my artist/athletes self. But I feel I need to move in another direction. Not sure where I will go with this, perhaps start from day one,,,of my life, my memories of how things were when I was young.  I do feel I need to work backwards to move forwards though.

Me, smiling as I was in nature,,,the one place I truly feel at home and happy.

realizing my purpose

last night, as a stood in Lake Michigan, while the waves were crashing around my legs threatening pull me down into the tepid warm water, wetting the lower part of my shorts, I tightened my hold on my camara as I tried to steady myself to take the shots I took (see my artist FB page for all my digital artistry www.facebook.com/jlotheartist), I realized that THIS was what truely makes me happy. Being outdoors, being in the Creators environment, finding the beauty and taking that shot, that one single moment in time, that moment that will never ever be again,,,,,That is what makes me so happy I could cry. Now the trick is finding a way to do this and get paid enormous amounts of money so I can travel, and keep taking shots of natural beauty around the globe. — feeling great.

move to the art coast of michigan,,,,,,

Hello all,
again I been lapse in writing in this blog,,,life gets so darn crazy busy. Well, I digress.
I have moved to the west coast in hopes of getting my art out there and sold. I now live in a artsy town of Saugatuck.
I was in for a shock when I moved here,,little did I know about lake effect snow,,,I soon found out that it snows nearly EVERY SINGLE DAY here! I like snow, you all know me, the sporting person who plays in all weather,,,but everyday? Wow!
I rallied after realizing there was nothing I could do about this happening short of moving again. I found I could hike in the snow,,,quite peaceful; as well as cross country ski (did that a lot).
The other thing I found hard to deal with was the isolation. I moved up here not knowing a soul. No close by relatives or any friends. In mid winter there was nothing much social to do as the town I moved to isnt a winter town,,,and most businesses were closed for the winter,,,pretty dead around here really. Fortunately I found a "home" in a local spiritual center; Spirit Space.
When I went there the first time, I was apprehensive but soon found my fears were unwarrented. I have felt very comfortable here in this place,,,the people are kind and warm to me and make me feel at home. I been attending 2 times a week since!
Other fun things I been up to are getting my artwork in a gallery downtown; in hopes of selling it this summer during the tourist season. I also got a PT job to be trained as a INN KEEPER! Ive never done this in my life,,,but am pretty sure I can excel at it, as I am server at heart.
I also started a new jewelry line, made of beach glass and mother of pearl shells.(see image  below) If you "like" my artist page www.facebook.com/jlotheartist you can see these pieces as well as my digital artistry that I continue to do. I hope to post more fun things as I get to know my new home town soon! Take care you all,,,,,,,j~lo the artist

 curved beach glass & pink MOP $40

handmade gifts~affordable prices,,,get them here!!

This Holiday gift giving,,,THINK LOCAL and support your local ARTIST please,,,buying from them the money they make STAYS IN THE COMMUNITY!! It doenst go overseas like it does when you buy from walmart!!!!


http://photolocher-digital.webs.com top quality affordable digital artwork sold here!!

Why did I head my blog with my website,,,well the gift giving season is HERE and in saying this, Ive many (and I mean many) beautiful nature shots available for purchase,,,this site holds ONLY the ones I can print in 8x10, priced VERY low so you may buy a series to make a collage on your wall! Cool beans!
If you want to see more of my work, go to my FB business page @ www.facebook.com/jlotheartist
Ive upload more photos there that most can be printed at 16x20 size.

I also make jewerly, (bracelets necklaces and earrings) again for very affordable prices. There are depicted below! (with prices) I can ship any of these to u for a flat rate of 5$ (each) unless you buy more than one piece,,,then the ship costs can be only 1$ more for each piece!! WHAT A DEAL!

Thank you SOOOO much for your support. Have a great Holiday season and may the Creator bless you and yours.
j~lo the artist

life and justice,,,doing what is right

ah life,,,,sometimes its so good I cant stand it,,sometimes its so horrible I cant stand it,,,most of the time its just,,,,there. in saying this, I need to speak out on some things,,,,,,
I am the voice for those who cannot speak for themselves, I stand up for what is right and will always help others who cannot help themselves.
I do beleive in a supreme being who made us and all we have around us, I also beleive that "he/she" loves all of us equally!
I dont beleive in religions that disparage other people who dont have the same beleif system as they do. It bothers me when people say that the gay populace is wrong and they are all going to hell for doing what they do! Really? I would think THEY are the ones who are hell bound for being bigoted prejudices jerks that they are, if anyone is going to hell indeed.
I hate to break it to all you bigots out there,,, but the gays are His/Her children too, and they are BORN they way they are, just like you are born with brown eyes and blond hair etc,,,they can no more change their nature than you can change your foot size!
I have several relations and friends whom are gay,,,I love each one of them for the wonderful people they are, I dont judge them on their orientation as this isnt my job! Nor is it yours!!
Again,,,I am the voice that will not be silenced,,,,try all you may,,you wont succeed.
I will always stand up for what is right and good in the world as well.

Hello all!
wow sorry its been a loooooong time since I posted- so long I forgot I had a blog! LOL
Been busy working and looking for more permanant work too as always. I also am seeking new digs,,,yes its time for me to move yet again! I am actually thinking about BUYING my own home, so I been looking at them for a few months now.
I am still taking photos, and will try to post more here or on FB so you all can see and maybe BUY some?? That would be nice.
Well thats all the news for now,,,just the same old same old really!
Take care,,,,,

j~lo the artist

January 4 2012 trail pics