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Isabel Curdes

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On a journey through fantasy and reality. Exploring creativity and emotions through paintings, photos and words. ๐Ÿš๐Ÿ’• Visit me: https://isabelcurdes.com/bio-site No NFT!

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The Old Man of Storr, Isle of Skye, January 2025.
I felt so lucky that I drove there despite icy roads and the bad weather forecast. โ˜บ๏ธ

02.02.2025 14:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 39    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Horizons Beyond: Mountains, Mirrors and the Essence of Space โ€” ISABEL CURDES Last month, I reflected on the balance between intuition and intention in my creative process. This exploration has taken shape in my first three paintings, where spontaneity is supported by structure...

My latest blog post is about capturing the essence of placeโ€”not just visually, but emotionally. Iโ€™d love to hear what my paintings and photos of the Scottish landscape evoke in you.

Read more: isabelcurdes.com/blog/horizon...

31.01.2025 10:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I always do as I have a terrible fear of heights ๐Ÿ˜„ - and you cannot see the high solid wall between me and the abyssโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ˜‰

31.01.2025 10:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In Discussion with Sandra Bartocha - Biblioscapes In this episode of Biblioscapes in Discussion, I am joined by Sandra Bartocha to talk about her work and her book Rhythm of Nature.

From the Archives

Back in August 2022 I had the pleasure of chatting to Sandra Bartocha (@sandrabartocha.bsky.social) about her work and book Rhythm of Nature for Biblioscapes In Discussion.

#biblioscapes #podcast

biblioscapes.com/in-discussio...

14.01.2025 10:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Yesโ€ฆI still hope that the genuine ones will reveal themselves.

14.01.2025 12:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Very good point ๐Ÿ‘

14.01.2025 12:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿคฃ Yesโ€ฆapart from thoseโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ™„๐Ÿคฃ

14.01.2025 12:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Absolutely amazing. ๐Ÿ˜‰
Though now I am getting more of what I actually expectedโ€ฆhorizontal rain ๐Ÿ˜‚

14.01.2025 09:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This increase in followers without any engagement is something I found off-putting and it actually stopped me from posting.

14.01.2025 08:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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When I decided to drive up through Scotland in the winter, I did not expect to find thisโ€ฆ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค๐Ÿš

14.01.2025 08:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 20    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you. I have e started to collect some for another book. โ˜บ๏ธ

25.12.2024 09:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

thank you, Paula โ˜บ๏ธ

20.12.2024 14:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Abstract painting titled Raven Wing, featuring flowing blue and black brushstrokes with hints of dark green on a white background, balancing deliberate marks with organic movement.

Abstract painting titled Raven Wing, featuring flowing blue and black brushstrokes with hints of dark green on a white background, balancing deliberate marks with organic movement.

How do you balance intention and intuition in your creative process? Too much intention feels restrictive, too much intuition can leave us drifting. I reflect on this balance and how ideas like Ma, Wabi-Sabi, and Yลซgen are guiding me in my new blog post: isabelcurdes.com/blog/the-art...

15.12.2024 22:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 31    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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_black clough

09.12.2024 21:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Sand dunes in morning light

Sand dunes in morning light

Stovepipe Wells, Death Valley. Sand dunes just before dawn. An oldy, but I still like it. #believeinfilm #Panophoto

09.12.2024 21:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 118    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

๐Ÿซฃ I would never pop up the roof in conditions like this - it is already shaking enough as is ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿš. The roof bed is something for a nice summerโ€™s day in my opinion ๐Ÿ˜‰

07.12.2024 16:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I think the scariest bit was that it basically started from one minute to the next. I have never experienced anything like that before. It was like being hit by a brick wall ๐Ÿ˜‚
But when I left this morning people had already started to clean up and crews from energy companies were out repairing.

07.12.2024 15:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I am in County Mayo ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช at the moment - quite a few trees and branches and power lines did not make it through the night but with the red warning I had decided for a cozy B&B instead of the van. โ˜บ๏ธ
Still shaky now but the worst will be over tonight.

07.12.2024 15:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Dark waves battle
Against the North Windโ€”
White manes blazingโ€ฆ

#stormdarragh is still shaking my van while I am mesmerized and inspired by the wind and the sea - luckily I spent the last night safe and warm in a B&B

07.12.2024 13:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Very deepโ€ฆ๐Ÿ’•

03.12.2024 08:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Coal Loader tunnel
Instax Square Monochrome
Nons Camera SL660 + Zuiko 35/2.

Coal Loader tunnel Instax Square Monochrome Nons Camera SL660 + Zuiko 35/2.

We delved deep and dark
For sparked infatuations.
All twas left was smoke.

Burnt Itโ€ฆ

#haiku
#senryu
#BelieveInFilm
#Photography

Inspired to reshare by @isabelcurdes.bsky.social

02.12.2024 22:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 79    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I find that traveling in Ireland has really inspired me to do more and more. I will look out for yours ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ˜‰

02.12.2024 21:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nice notebooks were always my downfall because I hated it as soon as I wrote into them and made even one little mistake or correction ๐Ÿคฃ

02.12.2024 21:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿคฃ

02.12.2024 21:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I think you should. I would be very curious about yours ๐Ÿค“

02.12.2024 09:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you so much - how do you know that I am working on a book ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‰

02.12.2024 09:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I have started to write more and more poems and combine them with the images that inspired them. What do you think?

01.12.2024 21:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In Focus - Paula Smith This week's In Focus interview is with Paula Smith taking us to 53 photographer interview since this series began.

Hello!! So many new followers, thank you for connecting. You can read more about me and my #filmphotography love here...

www.ilfordphoto.com/in-focus-pau...

19.11.2024 10:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 106    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

thank you very much, Gerry. I felt a bit rusty ๐Ÿซฃ as I had not done anything on my website and Social Media for a while, so it is really nice to get some feedback ๐Ÿ˜Š

01.12.2024 12:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you, Dean ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ˜Š

01.12.2024 08:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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