field notes day 7

yoga mat(s)
Originally uploaded by maggie searcy

I took this picture thinking my yoga mat looked really cool from above. Then looking at the picture a second time it reminded me of two 'o's or vertically, an 8. The yoga mat is being reflected in the mirror on the wall. So at first glance is there one yoga mat or two? What did you think?

field notes day 6

bookcase at a glance
Originally uploaded by maggie searcy

Returning from Iowa, I proceeded to reorganize everything, and I mean everything in my house. From pictures on the walls to alphabetically colorizing my closet, I relaxed from a hectic weekend and cleaned. Opposed to what you might think, I enjoy cleaning/organizing... it's a great way to relax and be productive. I snapped a few photos while I was in the process of cleaning up my bookshelf and I really liked this photo. I'm drawn to the vertical lines and repetitive pattern of the books which are broken up by the spilt coffee mug.

field notes day 5

mixed media
Originally uploaded by maggie searcy

Art can be found all over Columbia. From a painted electric box on a light pole, to the stain glass windows of a church downtown, art is apart of the atmosphere in Columbia. Saturday, after watching Slumdog Millionaire (which I highly, highly recommend), at Ragtag Cinema, I noticed a panoramic piece of artwork hung on the buildings exterior brick wall. It embraced Missouri with creativity, history, and style. This is only one section of the piece, and I chose it because of the attention to detail and the dimensions that can be seen.

field notes day 4

wood grain
Originally uploaded by maggie searcy

Wood. Patterns of wood are delicate but hard and have a story in every ring. The circle of the wood shows shape worthy of inspiration and attention to detail. Running all over town Saturday I stumbled upon a hardwood floor that grew out from the center and reminded me of a million year old tree. It was incredible and worthy of today's photo.

field notes day 3

aprons
Originally uploaded by maggie searcy

While in Iowa on Friday I found piles of color all over the place. From the snow on the ground, to the red doors of an auditorium, there was color everywhere. These aprons caught my eye because of their vivid colors, patterns, and unorganized- but actually organized display.

field notes day 2

David R. Francis
Originally uploaded by maggie searcy

A Mizzou tradition complete. There are several things I want to do before I graduate and leave Columbia. The saying goes that if you rub David R. Francis's nose before you take a test, you'll have good luck. I didn't have a test on Thursday, but I need all the luck I can get. Over the past four years of being on campus I have never rubbed the nose of David R. Francis, and with less than four months left as a student, the time has come.

field notes day 1

Artist Man
Originally uploaded by maggie searcy

Days when creativity is hard to come by, I look at my surroundings and start using my imagination. Sometimes I'll let my mind wander around looking at patterns and architecture of spaces, but other times, like today, I simply put my wooden artist's model on the floor and played with different positions and postures before snapping a few photos. I really like this photo because the coloring is monochromatic throughout. It is also shot from above which ads depth to the photo as well.
This is photo one of the week's compilation. Stay tuned to see what else I might do.