Beneath This Art.

… Anastasia Lux as a dream is a dream. The challenge with dreams are the illusions we believe, or the reality we make of the dreams we have about the women we want to have. But, every want isn't an answer. They can turn into questions we deny exist. Anastasia Lux this way is discovering what men have had, but will any understand what was lost prior to this moment in her life? To get inside some women's bed isn't to get what one needs, but to get into what ails them... - Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories 3/30/19

Sacred Art Work by Le Ah Tiamat titled, "Sky Qwake" 

[The] study of self is the study of soul. Diana Prince here is composed of those elements a man studies to see himself better. The appearance of what is reflected from within is its own unfolding of what is truth, or fantasy. . . 

 - Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories [3/30/19] 

For The Bird.

Flamingo City by Irina Dzhul. [Feb. 2019] '

"A man is captive of a city... like a bird in a cage."  

Flamingo in the snow by Action Press for Rex Features 

Art of Portrait Photography 

What I've Seen, I learnt.

"The magical creatures I've seen in the wild free forests alive between the space between here, and a type of now; do not look like this, but the resemblance is there in this photograph. . ." 

Forest Dryad taken by Irina Dzhul without the small creature 

aware of her presence somehow in February 2019.

Videobackstage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0Ds5ipLJlc

Forest. 

Aspects of She!

"Worship is one of the strongest temptations a woman's love making can engineer into an appreciative man's spirit!" - Dawn Wolf, Keeper of Stories

"The expression within and from the embodiment of the mystique of a woman is expressed best in quiet and in this medium (photography) it is best done in shadow..." - Dawn Wolf, Keeper of Stories model, Collibrina by Ocie Clelland

Photographer Phu Minh shot this photo with a Nikon D610, lens 24-85f.5-4.5, ISO 200.

Dark Royalty by New Delhi photographer, Shailendra Rana. www.shailendrarana.com

Women's Portraits Only (WPO) 

HIS Magical EYE.

Chris Clark
http://mystiquemagazine.com/2017/03/05/featured-photographer-cac-photography/

What do you consider your greatest strength in photography?

My ability to capture a character in an image. I spent as least as much time studying people and methods of bringing them out through photos as I did learning my camera and software.

Eva Strangelove by Chris Clark. [CAC Photography. 2016.]

Why that? and not babies or pets or landscapes?

Every girl I date asks me that question.

The short answer is, women inspire me. Not just the female form, which I obviously admire, but I also draw much inspiration from the female perspective, mentality and personality tropes. Yes, much of my photography comes with risqué themes, but I strive to always show the women in a light that makes them feel empowered.

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What do you think sets your work apart from others in your genre?

From a technical perspective, I definitely have a look that comes through in any style I am shooting. However, my distinguishing factor for better or worse is in the images I chose from my sets during post. My tastes in framing and composition and poses is unconventional.

Photographer Chris Clark with some of his subjects.

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Maranda Rose by Chris Clark (CAC Photography)

the Sacred, the Wild

Gathering String

Gathering String by Gay Isber 

I am a hyper-vivid dreamer – sleeping or awake. My eyes seems to shut down and I can see in my mind’s eye creations that put together items so perfectly that I just have to physically make them. Almost every morning, I wake up and can see jewelry that honestly wows me. If I don’t see them, I will wait in place, replay the last dream until I spot it. It is almost always there, just waiting or playing hide and seek. It makes me love going to sleep. In my nighttime dreams, I often see things that have never been seen before, even colors that are not really there, smells are included sometimes, sometimes I am speak in Spanish, I taste things, music is often in the background and twists and turns evolve into problem solving my latest quandary. They are so rich in texture and character that I feel like they are block buster movies. If I could somehow get tubes in my head to siphon off the visions into a monitor so that others could see what I see, I would be rich. 

My brain, while I sleep just loves: having adventures, making jewelry, entertaining me with story lines and creating arts of work. Last night, for example, I saw a new breed of glowing, sparkled bugs that hopped far away with a click and a snap when I touched them, glittering as they soared in a rainbow colored arch – they were so cool and fun and I loved how they soared and sounded. Often, I see my childhood homes but also amazingly cool designed interiors that I wish that I lived in. I see friends from years ago and hear their voices perfectly. I get to see other items that just please my soul. But every day, I see jewelry right when I go to sleep or immediately when I wake up. It is such a gift to have your days’ work laid out before you hit the coffee pot. Not every item gets made. I have many that keep coming to me over and over and they will keep appearing, until I finally make them. Currently, three items I just can’t seem to get up the ingredients to make are always there every morning, waiting patiently. I have a degree in journalism, from way back. My first love is writing – thankfully, as it has been my most used tool over the course of my adult life. In my fantasy life, I rent small, stylish homes, always with an amazing views and write for a month at a time – only to move to another location to do the same again. It really reveals my nomad tendencies. I have moved more than 20 times in my life and look forward to moving again. The gypsy magpie in me always wants me to create jewelry – shiny things and dark things. And that has somehow, mostly paid the bills. 

I am a true slave to creating things.

As a reporter “gathering string” is a term where you collect tidbits, facts, phone numbers, contacts, ideas, locations and other information that will assist in writing the story. Shortened to “string” it is much like I do to create jewels. During the day, I collect string and then at night my brain puts my string into dreams and solid formed ideas to entertain me. I prewrote this article in my dreams. The ether is so good to me – such a gift. My string includes: audible books, color combinations that excites my eyes, fossils that I find interesting, articles on nature, birds, museums, TV shows, books, Pinterest, and more. I am passionate about historical items. Flowers always excite me – (if I had a penny for every dollar that I have spent on plants I would be rich). I am just naturally curious about the world around me but 

I find travel the best for my string gathering.

I use to shy away from fashion magazine, and still kind of do. They overwhelm me if they are great. If they inspire me, I often write to the editor. I read the New York Times and sometimes just have to take in small doses of the T magazine, if it is a wonderful one. They have special editions on design that they print a few times a year that have sometimes been super inspiring. If they are great, it will overload me with excitement and it can just be too much. I will look at it until I feel my heart speed up and race. Only by closing it am I relieved. I rarely leave my studio during the day. Just ask my hubby, I can go a few weeks without peeking out my front door. I must be the creepy lady at the end of the cove that is rarely seen. I am content to just make things as fast as possible to keep my muses at happy. Thankfully, I can order the world through the Internet. It is the Internet of Things and I love those things. And string! I certainly love string! All rights reserved 2016 www.gayisber.com gayisber@gmail.com

The Nature of Science by Gay Isber. [2016]

Short story long in Life.

I am remembering my long ago:

Early in the evening she sat in front of her father's shop. We met looking into the eyes. It gave us an instant understanding of the other, from there we evolved into why she connect with words. It struck both of us how intimate this moment was and how long it was in that moment. Moments connect outside of the feeling of a moment, as if its life line extends into an eternity the way eternity blends into a moment. 

Only God knows how to do what we think is magical. - Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories (August 27, 2018) 

"Sensuality has movement. The sensual is movement within a woman touching the core of essence. It is easy to respond, but it is harder to describe..." - Dawn Wolf, Keeper of Stories 8/27/18 

Roser Amils hada con tacones rojos. Foto de Guy Aelbrecht.

With sadness a wisdom comes forth. . .

Jan Burton 


Jan Burton is a sexual creature. Nothing wrong with that at all. Jan Burton loves to flaunt what she values. Nothing wrong with that; it is fun. One question begs to be asked and answered: "Does showing off, and showing it all qualify as a mature woman's attribute or desperation?"

There is supposed to be a segue from one stage of a woman's life into the next, but in American life the Old Wise Woman is feared, shunned and devalued. How this adversely affects daily life is obvious to everyone of depth and substance, but seems to live outside of the majority of people's concepts practiced in daily life. . . ~ Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories 7/29/18

Jan Burton will be the point of return to a sensual place that 

begins a certain type of tutelage in a young man...

Tina Turner

the deeper

1st thing in the morning is expectation. The more potent your energies at any age sex engaged in the euphoria of waking up alive from sleep, the more power you have awakened. Sleep is the 'little death', as ancient Hebrew's taught each waking soul in their perceptions of the world around them. It is in the mystery of living that invigorates and the imagination to take pleasures from it while immersed in the elixir of vitality that is Aleph. ~ Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories [August 10, 2018]

Quietness is its own solace, a state of awareness. In a woman, it comforts, in a man it is a different kind of force. Merged the union is quietness. - Dawn Wolf, Keeper of Stories [August 10, 2018]

Black American women defy definition. At the same time, defy the logic of intentional oppression and come out of fires transforming all within them! This is a mysterious force in their natures... - Dawn Wolf, Keeper of Stories 8/10/18

"Red haired sexy Black woman, like this, are by nature forceful and in their beauty the powers of it feel tangible. It's really something and hard to grasp logically!..." - Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories 8/10/18 

Unexpressed as breath!

Mereana Taki said, "I want to remember my Star bones inasmuch as my Earth clothes touch the face of multiple Ancients and Ancestors who do not have human to disturb their Spirit or contemplate the square root of existence." 

Angella Piercy Tenjo

Stars of the Universe inside...

Stars have to show their elements, their essence within a woman's body, as well a man's spirit shows in the stories of his life. It is mystery that holds us together; it is spirit that holds the body accountable for its deeds, and agreements made as a Being! - Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories Oct. 2, 2017 

Creatures She.

the Creature. Anoush Anou. the body paint by Jacqueline Kalab, the headdress by Genevieve Amelia (Shunyata).

tattooed Mother & children. 

the Creature from Afar and Below. photographer, Tara McKinney

IN the Wings of time: spaciousness.

Je crois qu’il y a pas de meilleur moment que quand nos efforts sont récompensés! 

I think there is no better time than when our efforts are rewarded!! 

Older women are enchanting when a man has grown into his manhood exploring the possibilities of knowing himself in a true form. Sexually, older women's allure isn't tender, it is strong. Its strength strengthens the loins with something that can get to a man with understanding! This is incomprehensible to youth. To young manhood it is too vague a notion with the hot fires of lust burning from need, need burning with multiple opportunities to get laid. - Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories 3/27/18

Iman by Douglas Friedman at age 60.

"Black woman with ageless beauty and timeless play with her mortality."

- Dawn Wolf, Keeper of Stories 3/27/18 

An older woman once told me that men are more drawn to younger women, I said in my "fake smooth" pose, "Well maybe, but some women have a 'girlish smile' that lasts a lifetime". This photo reminds me of the smile she gave me in response to my comment.

~ Caviar Nolastname writing about Sister Silver Foxes.  

Sade at 56 years of age.

Nancy Wilson age 78.

69 year old Susan Sarandon, the marvel of

Unbelievable and timeless beauty of Frances Fisher, actress, in 2012.

Grace Zabriskie as Old Crone

60 year old Dominique Daoust was

a celebrated model in the 1980's!

Dominique Daoust, age 60. In the 80s, Daoust performed in the runway shows of the late Georges Levesque. A celebrated Montreal designer, she also walked for Jean Paul Gauthier in the Mega Show Rendezvous ’87…Today she works as an actress. ~ anon