Post Cards from the Ozarks

                                                   Having lost a battle with my aging Epson printer I am changing my way of photographing subjects and using them on future post cards! The printer no longer likes to print the true color of my photos so I plan to sneak up on its “blind side”! I will be photographing in black and white then then using Adobe Shop Elements give a black & white antique and other looks such as this sample of “pinhole” finish! Think Life magazine ala 1930’s! When you’re handed a lemon make lemonade! :-)                 This mural was designed by students at Asbell Elementary School during spring 2016 working With Art NWA.  Students designed the mural from start to finish. They chose the theme of “Dreams and Preservice” using a colorful pastel palette and artwork taken from actual drawings! Many thanks to the title sponsor “The Stephen Colbert Americone Dream Fund that made this mural possible!  Great work kiddos! Have a happ

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