Linda's Magic Workshop - Linda Britt Design

 A few years ago, Peter and I went on a 'musical keyboard' tour in England and Scotland. I've been going through my photos and was reminded of this 'AHA' moment.  I wanted to share the story with you.  Walking along Cromwell Street in London on the way to Victoria and Albert Museum , I stopped and took pictures of a side street lined with sunlit townhouses.   The repetition of the building styles combined with the sunlight was quite a sight. Just as I was putting my camera away, a gentleman down on his luck, came up and started talking to me.   My first reaction, I’m sorry to say was, “I don’t have any money to give him.”   Instead I answered his first question, “Where are you from?” and listened to a very interesting piece of history.   “You can always tell that particular architect by the style of his decorative detail. The layout of each house was designed the same.   The first floor was for welcoming guests and entertaining;...

Visitng another culture broadens and enriches my view of the world as I try to understand how we are all connected.   I am fascinated by how we are the same and yet so different.   I take lots of pictures of the details, patterns and textures when I travel and bring them home to sort through and absorb.   I let my imagination go to see what I can create that reminds me of my experiences. I am sharing some of my photos and impressions with you.                                                                                        ...