About The Artist.... Simone Hester

Simone Hester was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised on the far south side of the city. She found an interest in art at an early age. At the recommendation of her teachers, she began private art lessons at a small art studio in the suburbs of Chicago. She was tutored, mentored and exposed to a variety of art mediums from calligraphy, etching, Chinese watercolors, acryllics, and oil painting. There she developed a love for drawing and painting. She broadened her art education by taking a variety of elective art classes in high school and college. Upon college graduation, her first professional position allowed her to work in graphic designs and further her knowledge of computers. Once given a digital camera, she combined her love of computers, painting, and photographs to develop her very own technique in creative digital photography. The computer has become her paintbrush and allows her to stretch the natural boundaries that a typical photograph is held to. She recently left the traditional workforce to work on her art full time and contribute to her website (http://www.simonehester.com/) and write her blog on photography, art, and everything else she finds creative.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Heart


So today's subject falls totally in line with the day.... "heart." So typical since it is Valentine's Day.  For some of you, this is a day that you agonize and other you over anticipate.  The truth of the matter is that you should show and give love every day.  You should not need a special day to remind someone that you do.  They should wake up every day feeling it.  However, the occasional surprise or gesture of "just because" can be quite special and heart warming.  As a mother, the best valentine that I can receive are the ones straight from the heart of my children.  Above is an example of that love... a beautifully decorated heart from my son.  I will say, hand made wins hands down all the time.  When you take the time to make something special for someone special, it melts your heart and gets bonus points all the time.
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