Tuesday, March 8, 2016

International Women's Day - PhotoGraphic Artistry and Eternally Cherished Partner to Prevent Sex trade in Dominican Republic

#InternationalWomensDay, #March8th, celebrates women's achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political.

I'd like to bring attention to and celebrate programs that intervene in very unequal and unstable situations culturally, politically, economically and crossing international lines, to give women who have to least chance of success a chance. Heather Kirk and PhotoGraphic Artistry give 20% of sales to #EternallyCherished  (www.eternallycherished.org) programs that prevent the #sextrade specifically in the #DominicanRepublic by encouraging education and vocational training, and teaching self-esteem, entrepreneurship and financial responsibility. Thanks for what you do #CrystalGreen !



http://heather-kirk.pixels.com/featured/to-stand-alone-number-two-heather-kirk.html
To Stand Alone #2, Copyright Photographic Artistry by
Heather J. Kirk
And thank you to #BellaQDanceStudio and #GranGalaDominicana for the introduction!

http://heather-kirk.pixels.com/collections/dominican+republic++republica+dominicana

#pledgeforparity #IWD2016

Heather J. Kirk
Art by Heather J. Kirk www.heather-kirk.artistwebsites.com
Literature by Heather J. Kirk http://www.photographicartistry.citymax.com/Books.html

International Women's Day - AEC Seeks to Equalize the Life of Women in Southeast Asia

Bali - Pura Batu Bolong At Tanah Lot #1 Vibrant,
Copyright Abundant Eight Creative Corporation
#‎InternationalWomensDay‬, ‪#‎March8th‬, celebrates women's achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. I'd like to bring attention to and celebrate programs that intervene in very unequal and unstable situations culturally, politically, economically and crossing international lines, to give women who have to least chance of success a chance.


http://aec.pixels.com/featured/classic-angkor-wat-silhouette-and-reflection-at-sunrise-aec-abundant-eight-creative.html
Classic Angkor Wat Silhouette And Reflection At Sunrise,
Copyright Abundant Eight Creative Corporation

Abundant Eight Creative gives 20% of sales to ‪#‎WorldVision‬ Internationals programs that prevent and intervene in the ‪#‎sextrade‬ specifically in ‪#‎Thailand‬, ‪#‎Cambodia‬ and ‪#‎Bali‬ / ‪#‎Indonesia‬ . www.AEC.pixels.com
‪#‎IWD2016‬ ‪#‎PledgeForParity‬

http://aec.pixels.com/featured/broom-stand-aec-abundant-eight-creative.html
Broom Stand, Copyright Abundant Eight Creative Corporation


Heather J. Kirk
Art by Heather J. Kirk www.heather-kirk.artistwebsites.com
Literature by Heather J. Kirk http://www.photographicartistry.citymax.com/Books.html
http://aec.pixels.com/featured/bali-pura-batu-bolong-at-tanah-lot-1-vibrant-aec-abundant-eight-creative.html

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

In Presidential Primaries that seem to be about Show Business, DO YOUR HOMEWORK!

CAN I BEG YOU TO READ A LONG POST? THE WHOLE THING?

Most of you know that I rarely if EVER bring up politics on my page. But I will say this: 1) NEVER vote on one or two issues alone. Especially for President, he/she had better know about (and represent you) in MANY issues. 2) DO YOUR RESEARCH! Don't believe what a politician says automatically. Increasingly, and this year especially, debates have been about PERFORMANCES and not about truth. Just because someone repeats a lie over and over, it does not make a lie true...but somehow it gets it repeated by gullible voters (and media) as if truth.
     Here is one tool I found to use. Yes, on social issues, most Democrats tend to agree with each other, and most Republicans tend to agree with each other. Still a Voter's Guide can give info in other ways. Did they answer the questions at all? If not, is the info available from the Candidates Official Record and Resources.
     Let me start with Democrats because there is little variance - but still you should look at the citations. 10 social issues / questions are addressed. Neither Clinton or Sanders answered the survey, but they do agree on the issues that the Guide could find documented answers for. There is no citation provided (found?) as to whether they believe in interpreting the US Constitution based on current situations or the intent of the original creators. This is important - and unknown - because one of the first acts of our next President will likely be the appointment of a new Supreme Court Justice. Go to the Citation sources and learn as much as you can before voting in the Primary. Sanders sources are all his own Issues page or Senate roll call. Three of Clinton's were not on her own site but available in articles or a PAC's page.

     Now for Republicans - I will go with top 3 only. Cruz and Rubio both answered all questions, and agreed. And here is where I want REPUBLICANS TO PAY ATTENTION! (Maybe I should have led with this...) Trump did not answer any of the questions. Because CAP (who puts out the voters guide) is a Conservative Agency (though they do no endorsing) Democrats tend not to answer and Republicans almost always do. So for a REPUBLICAN to not answer is a big RED FLAG. If I give him the benefit of the doubt because he has no history in politics and doesn't know better, or doesn't care, then let's look at what can be found - as is done for most Democratic candidates. The Guide could only FIND the answer to 5 OUT OF 10 questions - DISTURBING! And 3 of those 5 were found on his TWITTER page, not his website - SERIOUSLY DISTURBING! The other two sources were NBC News and Ammoland Shooting Sports News - I don't even know what to say about that... PLEASE VOTE RESPONSIBLY!
http://azvoterguide.com/  Although this is from Arizona, it's about the President so helps everyone - including Independents. (The one thing I found difficult about the Guide is that



you have to hover over the number in blue to find out the issue being cited, and then it covers the answer. But do the WORK...it's our COUNTRY's FUTURE we are talking about.)

Heather J. Kirk
Art by Heather J. Kirk www.heather-kirk.artistwebsites.com
Literature by Heather J. Kirk http://www.photographicartistry.citymax.com/Books.html

Friday, February 19, 2016

"Poetry and Business" book released, work by Heather J Kirk included!



An interesting new Anthology has been released, "Poetry and Business" edited by Jonathan Cook. The exciting news is that they have included one of my poems, titled "Smoking Cigars". The original idea for the poem was based on a Mandeville flower bud, with its petals wrapped around each other like tobacco leaves. Its center must be awfully sweet because ants made a line up the wall to get to the sugary nectar of the bud.

The picture I took must not have been very good, because it has disappeared off of my hard drive (deleted as I tried to make more space). The best I can do is a partial opening one...so you can get a partial idea. Plus the pretty open bud of the mandeville it self.


But back to the book 'Poetry and Business - Volume 1 (2016)," edited by Jonathan Cook. It is very cool that out of all the poems included they chose to quote from mine on their website."...filled with the verse of commerce from poets around the world. David Olsen explores the 'stagnant air of exhale secrets'. Heather J. Kirk tells of 'life in pennies by the hour'."

And since this is "Volume 1," they already have a call out for next year! Read more and find out about the call on the "Poetryand Business" webpage:  http://poetryandbusiness.com/?page_id=72




You can purchase the book on Amazon here
http://astore.amazon.com/photographi0b-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=11
Poetry and Business: 2016 (Volume 1)
. Click on the book to find a long explanation of the book concept there, but here is my favorite part, because otherwise you may miss it!




"Poetry and business are often seen as natural enemies, battling over the direction of of human life. In this battle, we are called upon to choose sides. Will we be efficient, or will we be creative?

The truth is, we don't have to accept the idea that poetry and business will always be at war. We don't need to choose sides. The choice between authenticity and productivity is a false choice. If we are not creative, we cannot be efficient. If our visionary fire sits outside a productive engine, it will simply burn itself out.

Inartful poetry and inartful business arise out of the same impatience: Their approach is too direct. Artful poetry and deft business both rely upon metaphor, the discovery of sacred value within mundane objects.

Poetry and business are well suited to one another because they turn each other aside from straight and easy paths. They corrupt each other’s purpose, but in doing so, they lead to a higher purpose. They seduce each other onto strange paths that curve in unpredictable arcs that, wandering through the landscape, lead to enlightening experiences before they arrive at their destination.

The time has come for poets and marketers to take a turn at the plow together."
 

Heather J. Kirk
Art by Heather J. Kirk www.heather-kirk.artistwebsites.com
Literature by Heather J. Kirk http://www.photographicartistry.citymax.com/Books.html

Monday, December 14, 2015

App That Previews Art on Your Wall Takes the Risk Out of Internet Buy

 Apple Apps have had this capability for awhile, Previewing Art found on-line on Your Own Walls, and now Androids have caught up in cooperation with Fine Art America and their various website programs for artists. Of course once you get the Pixels.com App you want to be looking for Heather Kirk!

The ONLY place to find PHONE CASES (iPhone and Samsung Galaxy) with Heather Kirk's art! http://pixels.com/artists/heather+kirk

http://heather-kirk.artistwebsites.com/products/winged-woman-in-white-lily-heather-kirk-iphone6-case-cover.html

The most comprehensive photographic art site by Heather J. Kirk, with art available on photographic paper, watercolor paper, canvas, metal and acrylic. You can even preview a huge variety of matting and framing before you buy. http://heather-kirk.artistwebsites.com




In addition you can find Home Accents and Gifts there: Throw Pillows, Duvet Covers, Shower Curtains, Tote Bags, T-Shirts and Note Cards. http://heather-kirk.artistwebsites.com

 http://heather-kirk.artistwebsites.com/featured/budding-abstract-turquoise-green-yellow-and-white-heather-kirk.html

And created for Interior Designers and Designer Trade ONLY (trade and volume discounts available) =  http://designerprints.com/artists/heather+kirk















The Pixels.com App can be found in Google Playstore and has lots of capabilities, but the one that is a standout to me is the ability to see how art will look on your walls prior to purchasing on-line!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Pixels&hl=en

You can even walk around your home with the camera turned on, and the app will display your images perfectly positioned on your wall while you're walking! See an example with the (romantic) video example.



You won't get the "View on a Wall" option on a computer, but go ahead and Click on one of the Links above to check the fine art photography out anyway. 

PhotoGraphic Artistry by Heather J. Kirk
Art by Heather J. Kirk www.heather-kirk.artistwebsites.com
Literature by Heather J. Kirk http://www.photographicartistry.citymax.com/Books.htmlhttp://designerprints.com/artists/heather+kirk

Friday, December 4, 2015

Your Own Message on Cards with Art by PhotoGraphic Artistry by Heather J. Kirk

You can use any image by PhotoGraphic Artistry by Heather J. Kirk to create holiday cards, or any kind of cards for that matter. The system even allows you to pre-print your own message inside! OF course you will want to get 10 or more for a volume discount.

 

Many of you recently saw a picture of me with the card United Disability Services created using my artwork called "Christmas Berries".. Well, there is not any beautiful image gradient inside of those found on my link, but at least you can customize the holiday mage message!!



Heather J. Kirk
Art by Heather J. Kirk www.heather-kirk.artistwebsites.com
Literature by Heather J. Kirk http://www.photographicartistry.citymax.com/Books.html

Friday, November 27, 2015

Art, Gift and Home Accents - CYBER MONDAY WEEEKKK! Super Sale - Abundant Eight Creative

UNPRECEDENTED Discounts on Art, Home Accents and Gifts items

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AND
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It depends on the size and the material it's printed on!)

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White and Purple Lotus Flowers at Golden Mount copyright Heather J. Kirk
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on MONDAY, November 30, 2015 ONLY until Midnight EST (10 pm MOUNTIAN)
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Buddha Face Under an Umbrella at the Golden Mount copyright Heather J. Kirk
 

Throw pillow, shower curtain, duvet cover,

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It depends on the product, the size and the material it's printed on!)

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Throw pillow, shower curtain, duvet cover,

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phone cover, greeting card, tote bag.

 
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Heather J. Kirk
Art by Heather J. Kirk www.heather-kirk.artistwebsites.com
Literature by Heather J. Kirk http://www.photographicartistry.citymax.com/Books.html

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