Leshock Arts Blog

Now With Imagekind!

2011-11-11T21:51:00.000-05:00

http://leshockarts.imagekind.com/

I'm Very Happy to announce that my prints and artworks are now available on Imagekind! Being a quality snob (especially when it comes to printing), I have long searched for an online service in which to offer prints to my satisfaction. I was thrilled with all of the options available through Imagekind. They allow you to customize your choice of print paper, matting, framing and even do canvas prints! If you don't want to be bothered with all of those details, you can simply choose the recommended selections I have already prepared for you! Prices vary from the economical to deluxe. I hope that you give my galleries a look and find something special to gift yourself or someone special this holiday season! As always, I would be honored to have my work hanging in your home or office!

Please know that I will still offer signed prints of any art that you see on my websites. Kindly contact me personally with your order. All info can be found at my site, here!

Veterans Day 2011

2011-11-11T11:00:00.001-05:00

To ALL who are serving or have served, Happy Veterans Day! As a wise friend reminded me, today's holiday celebrates those who have survived. ♥ THANK YOU for protecting our freedom!

I Have To Admit...

2011-10-19T18:37:00.001-04:00

Fall is not one of my favored seasons, but it sure can be pretty even on the greyest of days!

Happy Anniversary To My Favorite Flyboys (and Gals!)

2011-09-23T21:34:00.005-04:00

In 2007, I decided to attend a kite festival in Wildwood, NJ and had my mind blown! I met the founding four members of iQuad and saw my first ever precision kite flying team! On FOUR lines no less!!! Little did I know that it was also a premier event for them as a team! I went home from that festival and immediately invested in a Revolution kite! I had dismal luck with 2 line sport kites in the past. Little did I know what I was getting myself into, but I HAD to try this! It was exactly the kiting zen I had been searching for!

Five years later, iQuad is celebrating their 5th Anniversary and 100th festival at the Borneo International Kite Festival in Bintulu, Malaysia! They have built their team up into a very well oiled machine consisting of 8 talented men and women with additional alternate members throughout the United States and Canada. Some of those amazing folk have gone on to form their own uniquely wonderful flying teams!

Five years later, I am obcessed with this sport and am a halfway decent "Rev" flier. I have met wonderfully creative people and made friends with fliers all over the globe who either already flew or had experienced The iQuad Effect themselves. I'd be insanely curious to know just how many people have picked up quad kite flying because they saw the magic of an iQuad performance.

I was quite honored when iQuad approached me to design their 5th Anniversary Logo! :D I wanted to create something appropriate that conveyed the fun and complexity of what they do. In my mind it also had to be as colorful as the individual personalities of it's team members.

I would like to wish the team a Very Happy Anniversary and most of all say THANK YOU for getting me off the ground!

Remembering 911

2011-09-11T07:31:00.004-04:00

Remembering all those who perished and all who survived on this extremely sad day ten years ago. Time has finally given us a place to grieve, but many are still dealing with the after effects. May we find resolution to this insane mess some day.

http://www.panynj.gov/wtcprogress/index.html

I Won't Deny It

2011-08-30T14:41:00.001-04:00

This is my most favorite time of the year...

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The urge to firmly stay put is strong.

New Work From Mark!

2011-07-07T21:36:00.005-04:00

http://www.leshockarts.com/mark

I think this woman's nautical sleeve has got to be one of my new favorites that Mark has done! I've just recently gone and updated his web gallery with all kinds of new work. Go check it out! Summer is one of the best seasons to get a tattoo (and display them too)!

Welcome Summer!!!

2011-06-21T13:50:00.002-04:00

After a lonnnng winter and a rainy messy spring, I am SO ready for this! Next stop bare feet on the beach! Woo Hoo!!!

Ever Honor Our Fallen

2011-05-28T10:07:00.002-04:00

http://www.leshockarts.com/mark

In honor of Memorial Day I thought I'd feature one of the many cool patriotic tattoos done by my brother, Mark Leshock. He has the opportunity to meet many of our brave servicemen and women in his line of work and always puts in the extra effort to give them something special. Nearly every generation of our family has fought for our country. We remember them this weekend and all of our military overseas who fight for the right to freedom.

http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

2011-03-17T11:01:00.001-04:00

I have always been very inspired by Celtic art and design. My personal logo even reflects that interest. The Celtic Nations have always possessed a wonderful joyful spirit rich in history, art and of course music. They are a strong hard working people who still found a way to celebrate life even during the toughest of times. I admire that. When St. Patrick's Day rolls around, that spirit is what I celebrate since I cannot claim any celtic heritage. May your shamrocks been green and not your drinks today! ;D

ps. For those that are Xm/Sirius listeners, tune into channel 45 today! :)

Happy March!

2011-03-03T15:44:00.002-05:00

http://www.zazzle.com/leshockarts/gifts?cg=196576609638505094

In honor of my birth month, I'm happy to announce that I've added iPhone cases to my Zazzle site! There are more designs coming in the days ahead. In the meantime please feel free to peruse the selection and add some awesome custom art to protect your phone! You might even find some cool apparel to match! iPad cases coming soon...

Happy Valentine's Day!

2011-02-14T10:12:00.007-05:00

What would Valentine's Day be without a little bit of candy? My personal favorite of all are chocolate covered pretzels! Lucky for me I live in Pennsylvania where they originated in the USA from German immigrants and are plentiful! Pretzels even look like little hearts, so to me they make the perfect gift and expression of love at any time of year. My pretzel of choice comes from Tom Sturgis Pretzels, but visit any candy maker worth their salt and you'll find chocolate covered pretzels. My home turf was once filled with many different candy making families. Sadly they have been disappearing over the years, but a few great places are still standing the test of time. One such candy maker is Premise Maid Candies in Breinigsville, PA. Beyond their killer selection of fine candies and chocolates, they also provide a really wonderful atmosphere in which to shop. I can't resist the temptation of popping in there from time to time. During the non holiday season they also sell ice cream, coffees and both home made and local desserts in their cafe. It's fun to visit their old world shoppes located out in the middle of the beautiful rolling farmland. I love to patronize local small businesses who are doing things right!

A Fresh Start

2011-01-09T19:10:00.004-05:00

Happy New Year Everyone! While it is no secret that I am not a fan of winter, it does provide an awful pretty landscape sometimes! Truth be told, I would probably miss this if I lived in a warmer part of the country. I went out to the lake today to see what effect the cold weather was having on the water. These photos do not reflect the fact that the wind was ripping today! BRR!

Small Business Saturday!

2010-11-27T10:15:00.009-05:00

In honor of Small Business Saturday I've added quite a few new products to my online Zazzle shop! I have quite a variety of t-shirt designs, men's ties, mugs and drink ware available. I am particularly thrilled with the line of custom sneakers produced by Keds! I will be adding even more products in the next few days, both to my Zazzle shop and photography site so please stay tuned! Perhaps you'll find something cool for your loved ones this holiday season!

http://www.zazzle.com/leshockarts
Please note Zazzle's online coupon codes which appear at the top of the page!

Needless to say that I hope you all get out and patronize your local small businesses whether they be brick and mortar storefronts, independently owned restaurants, your local artisans or those with online shops and services like myself. There's nothing like giving back to your community businesses. Who understands your needs and gives you personal service better then they? As someone who has worked for small businesses all of my life I can tell you what a vital part of the economy they represent. Go save a local business today!

Happy Halloween Weekend!

2010-10-30T09:18:00.003-04:00

Hope y'all have a happy, fun and safe Halloween Weekend!

Part of my répertoire is doing photo restorations. This creepy photo is from a local Pennsylvanian historical society that I dealt with earlier this summer. Sadly I have no year or explanation for the photo other than it was for a town Halloween parade. I thought it was worth saving for this occasion! And yes, there are 2 pumpkin babies in this photo as well. Shudder!

For those of you who missed The Great Pumpkin this year, you can watch it here!...
http://www.hulu.com/watch/188640/its-the-great-pumpkin-charlie-brown

ps. Lucy's ~such~ a downer! GEEZ!!!

It Has Gotten Colder!

2010-10-22T11:52:00.004-04:00

As a result I am already starting to miss wearing my Vibram FiveFingers shoes! They had become a staple to my wardrobe this past summer as I had bought them for more fitness related activities. After getting over the initial shock over how different these shoes are and breaking them in, I had noticed the benefit to wearing them rather immediately! Muscles in my legs had gotten stronger. My feet had become more flexible. My center of gravity felt better. Now that it's back to "normal" shoes for the fall and winter months, I am definitely noticing how much the traditional shoe design constricts the feet! I thought these shoes were the silliest things I had ever seen when I first read about them over a year ago, but now I'm a convert! It's nice to see the word spreading about these awesome shoes in the media and online. Check out their facebook page for more interesting info about the product: http://www.facebook.com/VibramFiveFingers

Talk about thinking oustide of the box though! As a designer, I have to give Vibram major props for this revolutionary product!

You Say You Want A Revolution

2010-08-16T08:58:00.001-04:00

I've been doing some verrrrry interesting work for Revolution Kites this summer! First were their new t-shirt designs. I was thrilled when they contacted me! To create something that represents the sport I love, the best kite product on the market, and the wonderful people who make and fly them is so gratifying! They requested shirt designs which reflected the "family" spirit that exist among fliers across the globe as well as the team flying aspect that so many enjoy. "Rev" kite flying is a very social sport.

Just recently, I was honored to create a Custom Revolution Kite that was used to promote the Warner Brother's scifi series "V" at the 2010 San Diego Comic Con! How exciting!!! This kite was a global effort. After my design work was completed, the die sublimation printing was done by the fabulous Gonzales Brothers in Italy. I understand the team flying demo the convention was quite a hit! Yay!

These are exciting times for Rev fliers! It's a BIG week! This week will be a record attempt at 75 to 100 Revs in a Megafly at Long Beach, Washington! The largest global gathering thus far. Also indoor flier Connor Doran has been called back as a wildcard for America's Got Talent! He performs Tuesday night! My heart goes out to all of the fliers and I wish them the best of luck!

RIP Frank Frazetta 1928-2010

2010-05-10T14:04:00.001-04:00

I may be a designer by trade, but I am an illustrator at heart. Frank Frazetta was one of my main artistic influences growing up and it is because of him that I pursued art as a career. There had been some ugly estate battles going on within his family of late which look as if they've been resolved. Frank did make peace with his eldest son before his fatal heart attack. I hope his children can pull together enough to get the museum back up and running. Frazetta's art should be viewable to the public! The reproduced images in print and online really do not do the paintings justice. Fantasy Art is still ART, no matter what the artworld elite say. Frank could crank out the best paintings full of color and life without much effort. I will always love his work, no matter where my own artistic journeys carry me. His paintings paved the way for so many other great artists and his influence clearly extended to the silver screen as well. The world has lost an icon on this day. :(

Until his official website is back up and running, you can see images of his work here:
http://frankfrazetta.org/
http://frazettaartgallery.com/

The Finished Product

2010-04-25T13:57:00.004-04:00

When I worked for a printing company for many years, I was responsible not only for creating designs for our clients, but also the printing of those pieces as well. I literally took my design from concept to final product. It is an ability I sorely miss now that I have gone freelance. In today's global community, I can submit the final designs to my clients electronically across the globe. For as miraculous as that is, I rarely get to see the design in it's finished form. Furthermore I no longer have control over the print and color quality of my work and it frustrates me at times.

It is a thrill to me now when I get to see photos of my completed work. I am particularly pleased with the wind banners I have been designing lately. I created these personal banners for Ben Dantonio of Revolution Kites. These are successful designs on several levels. Not only do they convey Ben's personality, but they are also very easy to read from a distance. Case in point is this image from The Kite Loft's webcam during the Maryland International Kite Exposition. I cannot tell you how happy I was to see them in their intended environment! It was a double bonus for me as I had also spied the banners I had done for Team iQuad as well!

How Apropos!

2010-04-11T21:23:00.002-04:00

How synchronous is it that I find that one of my submitted photos has finally been used at Coastal Living Magazine???! Furthermore this is National Kite Month!

You can see this photo on Coastal Living's site here.

National Kite Month runs from March 27th through May 2nd, 2010. Get out there in this beautiful spring weather and put some art in the sky! Don't forget to support your local kite festivals and organizations.

Happy New Year!

2010-02-27T09:53:00.003-05:00

At Mark's request, I have added lots of new Tattoo Art to my brother's online gallery in recent weeks! You should go check it out. He has found inspiration in many asian influences of late. It has been very cool for me to witness the zen that he's been experiencing in his work. You can see more beautiful examples on his page here: http://www.leshockarts.com/mark

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I would like to take a moment and remind you that it is very important not only to support your local artisans these days, but also small business owners and freelancers. There are many many professional people out there like myself willing to provide you with the same excellent service that they once provided for larger companies. Our nation has been founded by entrepreneurs who were willing to take personal risks to see their dreams realized. With the unpredictable economy there has been a resurgence of that same individual spirit and determination. Wouldn't it be wonderful to be a part of that revolution? There's no better time to get fantastic work done by good people who want to do their best for you.

You Know You Want To!

2009-11-28T02:49:00.001-05:00

Start your New Year by joining me and a cast of kick ass photographers in support of Scott Church's new show at the Mulberry Arts Studio in Lancaster, PA! C'mon! Beautiful people and beautiful images in a wonderful gallery... Sounds like the perfect way to start 2010. Many Thanks to Scott for such an opportunity! :D

Art In The Blood

2009-11-09T13:39:00.006-05:00

I don't crow here nearly often enough about my brother, Mark. Part of the reason I had created my website was not only to promote my own artistic endeavors but his work as well. Mark has always been a fantastic artist and it pleases me to no end that he's been successful making a living from his own creativity. I see his personal art style evolving all of the time. It bears repeating that if you're looking to put some permanent art on your body by someone who is patient, health conscious, and listens to your ideas as well, you should seriously contact Mark.

You can view fine examples of his work here:
Leshock Arts
Wizard's World Of Tattoos

Promoting Great People

2009-08-25T10:41:00.006-04:00

My longtime friend and guitar mentor, Rod DeGeorge, has just put out his first music video! You may recall reading about Rod when I launched this blog and did design work for his current CD, Cosmic Playground. Rod has an amazing talent and those fortunate enough to know him personally also know what a generous and modest soul he is. Check out his YouTube page for more guitar goodness!

Edit: Rod has had some misfortune behind the wheel of late. :( If you want to support a great artist and help with his medical bills, I highly recommend purchasing some of his music online. His MySpace page and website have the details:

http://www.myspace.com/roddegeorge
http://www.degeorgemusic.com/store.html

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On another personal note, it has not been a good summer at Casa Leshock. One of my family has been in and out of the hospital and it has been quite the daily struggle to keep my life and emotions in balance. My family is a huge part of my life and I come from one which is very close. We all suffer such things together. Also, I cannot stress enough how large a part music plays in my life. I owe half of my creative inspiration to listening to great music while I design. I find listening to the blues particularly cathartic when times are stressful. Before the medical issues had come to light, I was lucky enough to get tickets to see Joe Bonamassa for the second time this year and at Penn's Peak no less! This show came in the thick of some pretty heavy stuff I've been dealing with and it allowed me an escape for a few hours. That is no small feat! My personal thanks to Joe for putting on an awesome show and being another creative force you all out there should definitely take notice of!

http://www.jbonamassa.com/

Introducing The Aerostake!

2009-06-01T14:11:00.004-04:00

Now available on my Etsy site and by request, I have created these colorful stakes with my sport kiting friends in mind! Those who fly know how important it is to have a stake which is unique to their personality and easy to spot on the field! Each stake is 10 inch steel with blunted tips and a hard polymer clay handle formed entirely by hand. No two are the same! Check back frequently for new stakes to be added! Custom colors are available by request. Due to outrageous expense of international shipping these days, I regret that I can only offer these within the USA at this time. My sincere apology to my overseas friends.

Tilt Shift

2009-05-11T15:51:00.007-04:00

I've been reading alot lately about a photography technique referred to as Tilt-Shift. It is a technique which manipulates an image so that it appears as if one is viewing a set in miniature. Ever intrigued by such things, I decided to try my hand at it with my friend Colleen's photo taken at the The Huntington Kite Festival earlier this year...

Now compare to the original untouched photograph...

Interesting isn't it? I think I may have to experiment with this much further! In the meanwhile let me treat you to a video which excels at this! Hat tip to Peter Jones for the video link. :)

Bathtub IV from Keith Loutit on Vimeo.

The Art of Logo Design

2009-03-24T17:41:00.006-04:00

Logo creation has got to be one of the most esoteric forms of graphic design, I think. How to encapsulate the essence of someone's business and personality into one attractive and easy to read design? One of the most effective logos in history (in my opinion) is that of FedEx. Their fun colors contain a hidden arrow that suggests movement. The logo that I had created for myself is an amalgam of my personal interests into one symbol. I had wanted something creative and universal to cover the many aspects of my art and design.

Meaghan has started up a website for her business Ilus Elu (Estonian for Beautiful Life). She produces earth friendly spa and beauty products made with organic materials and green packaging. With her logo, I brought in graphic elements to represent the clean beautiful aspects of nature present in her line of products. I had also wanted to convey a sense of personal luxury. Which design did she choose? You'll have to visit her site to find out! http://www.iluselu.ca/

Happy Anniversary!

2009-03-07T16:39:00.003-05:00

LeshockArts.com is a year old this week! On behalf of my brother and I, we'd like to thank ~Everyone~ who has visited our sites over the past year and patronized our individual talents! In this challenging economy we appreciate your business more than ever! It is my plan to constantly expand this site into a multifaceted center where I can continue to showcase my art and design services as well as feature Mark's ever growing portfolio of awesome tattoo work! Mark and I have been reaching an ever widening audience through the website and I am excited with plans to offer more products in the months ahead. Always feel free to browse the site, shop, and call or email us with questions! Thanks again for your positive feedback and patronage!

Happy Chinese New Year!

2009-01-26T10:16:00.002-05:00

I am always inspired by holidays and traditions which allow you to reset yourself and start over. Life is a constant cycle always in motion. Nature reminds us of this on a daily basis.

Today's photography and graphic design work features a haiku from my long time friend, Jason Michael. Most people may be familiar with his theatrical and vocal work, but I'm hoping that you'll discover his writing in the near future as well. I highly encourage you to visit and attend his productions through the Shangri-La Theatre Company in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania.

Just Right

2009-01-19T16:59:00.003-05:00

There are times when snow is a nuisance, and times when it is downright beautiful. Today it snowed so light and perfect that I had to capture at least one nice image to remember it by. I love when the snow flakes are so big that you can look up and just see them falling down out of an infinite nowhere. Today however, this little holly branch wanted to be seen. :)

Welcome 2009! We're half way through January and I can't help but be enthused about the year ahead.

I Have Product!

2008-12-10T10:27:00.008-05:00

http://www.zazzle.com/leshockarts

At last, a little something to offer the masses in the line of wearable art! For a long time I have contemplated getting into designing apparel and now there are services which allow me to do just that! If this venue proves successful, I plan to offer more designs of various themes in the future. Feel free to stop by the shop and get something cool for your loved one for the holidays!

I have other product lines in the works for 2009 which I am very excited about! Please stay tuned and watch this blog for news of more cool goodies from my design bag! In the meantime, I wish you all a Very Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah and the best holidays ever! Mucho Huge Thanks to all those who have had me design work, ordered prints, and supported my creative endeavors in the past year. I couldn't realize my dreams without you!

Designer Appreciation

2008-11-25T09:05:00.014-05:00

I recently had the pleasure of staying at The Starlux in Wildwood and I have to admit it's the perfect place for a designer to be. I was lucky enough to be visiting the Jersey Shore during it's heyday in the 70s as a kid for vacations with my family. Then, Wildwood was a sea of funky cool technicolor neon signs, plastic palm trees and a playground of themed hotels and motels built in the 50s and 60s (when people were encouraged to do road trips and vacation within the US). The various hotel's architectural design competed heavily for your attention and business. As a kid it was always a blast to count down all the cool favorite places on the way to our motel in NorthWW and envision yourself trying out the other places as well. Sometimes I wonder whether having that overload of design surrounding me as a kid subliminally led me to this profession of graphic design.

Around 2000 there was condo boom that led to the destruction of many of these architectural gems. True, there were many places that were beyond renovation, but many wonderful places were leveled for future construction that never happened. Thankfully, there is a faction of folk in Wildwood, The Doo Wop Preservation League, who are trying their darnedest to preserve and create wonderful places like the Starlux in the Woods. Motels like The Caribbean and Starlux are doing it right and playing up to their unique strengths. Not only are they taking care of their unique structures, but they are also providing a clean, fun and stylish atmosphere that you won't find anywhere else on the east coast. Their success proves that the kids who have grown up with those very fond memories of Wildwood want to share that with their own families and loved ones. I think the City of Wildwood ought to seriously pay attention to that if it wants to survive as a resort town.

Some cool websites that better illustrate what I'm blathering about:
http://www.doowopusa.org/index.html
http://www.crazyaboutwildwood.com/
http://www.wildwooddoowop.com/doowopspots/

Veterans Day

2008-11-11T10:45:00.002-05:00

Thank you to all the Veterans who have served and or are serving this great nation of ours. Always know how much your hard work and many sacrifices are deeply appreciated!

It's September Already!?!

2008-09-04T16:43:00.002-04:00

Alright then, here are two images which capture perfectly what Summer means to me...

I know the "official" end of Summer is typically Labor Day weekend, but try telling that to ma nature. Temps are in the 90's today, the heat is oppressive, and the ocean temps are finally warm, but the lifeguards are gone from the beaches and all the local neighborhood pools have closed down and drained for the season. It's a cryin' shame. I live for this time of year for so many reasons and it seems sooooo short. I refuse to trade in my flip flops until the weather cools beyond bearing tho. ;D

Time Flies!

2008-06-05T20:51:00.007-04:00

It has been too long since I updated this blog. One gets caught up in the everyday facets of life and before you know it time flies...literally! Thankfully we are now on the brink of my favorite season. The unofficial start of Summer is celebrated most prominently at the shore points. I was fortunate enough to be able to kick it off with my kite flying friends near and far in Wildwood, NJ for the Annual International Kite Festival this past Memorial Weekend.

This year's festival was the first of many celebrations for the Revolution Kite Company's 20th Anniversary. "Rev" kites are controlled by four lines attached to 2 handles. They are ridiculously maneuverable, and like traditional kites their artistic design possibilities are truly endless! The photo above was taken while the famous kite precision team iQuad performed under perfect beach skies. The Rev fliers dominated the festival this year capped with a North American record "Mega Fly" of 34 pilots in all!

Next Order of Business

2008-03-28T13:20:00.003-04:00

...is to launch my Brother, Mark's website today!!!

Mark is creating cooler and cooler tattoos by the day and I'm so happy that he's finally in a profession which showcases the artistic abilities I always knew he had. It's safe to say that if I hadn't seen him drawing while I was growing up, I probably wouldn't have been inspired to choose a profession in the arts.

As with my own website, I will be adding more content to his galleries in the days ahead as I receive new images from him. Check out his cool designs today and stop back often! My personal favorites have always been his frogs, lizards and dragons.

http://www.leshockarts.com/mark

Happy Easter!

2008-03-23T10:06:00.004-04:00

Whether you are spiritually minded or not, it is my constant wish that you feel a sense of peace and renewal on this day. :)

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

2008-03-17T09:08:00.005-04:00

Shamrocks have such a delicate beauty to them. I love the way they fold down like little umbrellas and go to sleep at night. :)

May brooks and trees and singing hills
Join in the chorus too,
And every gentle wind that blows
Send happiness to you.

First Order of Business: Cosmic Playground

2008-03-11T12:05:00.005-04:00

It is entirely appropriate that my first real entry on this blog should be about Rod. Rod DeGeorge is an amazing guitarist who has been my mentor and friend over the years. When he approached me to design the package for his first solo Cd, needless to say I was thrilled!!! :D

These are selected images from that package.* The original photography, done by Rick Sweitzer, I had altered to suit this project. Repeated images and subtle colors from the front cover are woven in.

As a designer, one of the things highly important to me is matching my client's personal style and vision for their projects. I can create images that are colorful and complex, that are clean classic and simple, or subtly in between. Rod is also a part of the band Burnt Sienna*. Where their poster design is fun and playful, Rod's is more rich and I hope conveys a sense of the joyful spirituality in his playing.

Check out Rod's new Cd, Cosmic Playground on the web!:
http://www.degeorgemusic.com/
http://www.myspace.com/roddegeorge

There is more on my website.*

Launch Day

2008-03-06T19:38:00.004-05:00

Throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. ~ Mark Twain

Welcome to "The Blog" Everybody! Today has been such a great day to launch my website, Leshock Arts.com. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive and I couldn't be happier. My site is lonnnnng overdue.

My intentions for this blog essentially are for this place to be a showcase for the many facets of what I do and to relate news of any special projects or offers I have going on. This is a designer's blog, a photographer's blog, an artist's blog. Since I am also a proud sister, I will also occasionally feature some of the tattoo design my brother has been up to.

Where the posts relate to my photography work, all images will be available for sale or prints unless otherwise noted by me. If you do not find it in my "Shop", just email me to request a print. Final prints will not have the watermark that appears on the web images. I have the feeling that the content on my site will be in constant flux.

Thanks Again for checking out my website! I certainly appreciate ~Everyone~ who has been supportive of my creativity over the years and especially those who have allowed me to create something beautiful or interesting for them.

~ Carolyn Leshock