As an artist, writer and researcher who works with historic and family photos, I have seen a lot of buzz around the MyHeritage “Deep Nostalgia” app. I had a strong aversion to it upon first reaction, but tried it out “just once” before passing judgment. And…I am still uneasy with it. It is not for me. I uploaded a random photo to animate, and I won’t post the results here because honestly while the technology was great, I found the result to be creepy. How to make creative projects around… Read more Thoughts on the “Deep Nostalgia” App →
This week, I am returning to archive photos from the Diboll History Center. This is just one comprehensive source that I use, and it does a great job organizing its… Read more East Texas Mule Skidder →
My interest in East Texas history started more than 20 years ago, trying to answer a simple question: “Who is haunting Aunt Mildred*’s house?” I grew up with those ghost… Read more Ghost Stories →
This portrait is of Lucy Ann, my great-great-great aunt, who lived between 1866 and 1958 in Huntington, Texas. Portraits are a bit of a challenge for me, because faces are… Read more Lucy Ann →
It’s a snow day week here, and my studio feels a bit daunting and too cold to relax in and get into the zone. So, I’m spending the day organizing… Read more Researching on a Snow Day →
