Yesterday, Ron and I decided to take a Sunday drive up to Jerome, Arizona, about an hour and half from our home. I've been curious about this town for some time. I know now where I'll take my friends when visiting us here in AZ. Inspiration was everywhere!!!
It is hard to explain, but this Historic old Copper Mining town is literally on a mountain edge. You really have to experience it in person to feel the emotion of what the eyes capture and the heart feels, especially driving up the winding road with steep drop off cliffs. The views are breathtaking.
Jerome is filled with lots and lots of wonderful art galleries. I loved that there were a lot of mixed media art.
Here I am wearing a cool necklace I found in Jerome. Also note, I had my hair cut off and I'm loving it.
I love that there is a Fairy on this piece, for that is what I was drawn to. Someone told me years ago, not to worry about others copying our work and to remember, we all have our own Fairy dust. So true!
You can't help but want to capture all the authentic worn out buildings all around you with your camera. Well, at least I did.
It really wasn't a great town conducive to pushing Ron around in a wheel chair, so he stayed in the parking lot happy and content while I did a little exploring. He had an amazing view to look out at.
I believe this is overlooking out towards Sedona, only 20 miles away.
Here are a few shots I took while walking around. I've been very interested in painting abstract art lately, so I will use these as inspiration.
I think this would make an interesting composition for a painting.
Don't only look up to find interesting textures, but downward too.
Ron, ready to go. He enjoyed just getting out of the house. We need to do stuff like this more often.
If you would like to learn more about this wonderful place, click here. I promise if you come and visit me, I'll take you there.
Til then...be inspired!!!
xo
Do you still live in AZ? IF so, do you teach anywhere? Love your style!
Posted by: cindy | March 11, 2015 at 12:34 PM
Love Jerome! These pictures bring me right back to that spooky art filled town. I am missing AZ after looking at your photos.
Thanks for sharing,
Aj
Posted by: Arliss | November 06, 2013 at 05:31 PM
What a mysterious and wonderfully blue place!
What a feast for the eyes.
It was so lovely meeting you in the spring and hoping you get to New York again before too very long.
Love
Elizabeth
Posted by: elizabeth | October 22, 2013 at 07:54 AM
What a great place for inspiration! Love all your photos of textures. Your artwork is wonderful, what a talented gal you are. Your travels are so interesting! Tuck me in your suitcase sometime will you?
Blessings, Edie Marie
Posted by: Edie Marie | October 16, 2013 at 05:35 AM
I was there in May when we visited Sedona. It is really such a cool town. And the artsy galleries! I loved it....more than Sedona, actually.
Posted by: Jeanette Janson | October 10, 2013 at 01:17 PM
What a wonderful post, Joanna, I love the photographs and your wanderings through Jerome. I visited there once long ago, and the road up to the town was really scary! I actually started writing a novel about it but set it aside... Love the blue door and especially your haircut, you look so refreshed! xoxo
roxanne
Posted by: Roxanne Evans Stout | October 02, 2013 at 10:48 AM
Love your hair shorter - bet it's easier to take care of. I recently did the same thing. Also, if you get tired of that adorable necklace, I'll give you my address to mail it:?)
Smiles,
JoeyLea
Posted by: Lady Locust | October 01, 2013 at 06:44 AM
I love Jerome. I lived in AZ for 12 years and went there often. It is hard to describe, you simply have to see it for yourself, breathtaking.
Posted by: fay | October 01, 2013 at 06:28 AM
I've always been drawn to the wabi sabi of aged beauty -- rust, decay and cracks, especially. Lovely photos, JoAnna.
Posted by: teri flemal | October 01, 2013 at 05:17 AM
I went to Jerome once, years ago and loved it. The door photo is my favorite of your beautiful photographs.
Posted by: Joanne Thieme Huffman | September 30, 2013 at 11:44 PM
Your hair is gorgeous and so is the necklace.
The fairy is so pretty...but what is it laying on.I wish I could go to that towne.I know I would sooo love it.Thank you for sharing your trip with us.
May God Bless,
Marie Antoinette
Posted by: Marie Antoinette | September 30, 2013 at 08:23 PM
I love Jerome! Always stop by for a visit if in Sedona.. My parents are in Tucson and often my mom and I will jump in the car and road trip to somewhere over night. I would love to meet you for lunch some day when in Arizona next...I think you and my mother would really hit it off.....and your hair! Wow! You look stunning and at leat 15 yrs younger! Love the cut!
Posted by: Janel | September 30, 2013 at 07:20 PM
Good for you! I think we all need to take advantage of the places that are in our own backyard.
Posted by: Dede Warren | September 30, 2013 at 05:36 PM
Awesome pics Jo! Very tempting to pay you a visit! :o)
You look great btw!
Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Art by Canace | September 30, 2013 at 02:13 PM
I love Sunday drives! We take them quite often. Did you go to Locke when you lived here? I took so many photographs there, chippy buildings, brick, I was in heaven!!!
How far is Jerome from Phoenix? I'll be there in February.
xo
Marsha
Posted by: Marsha | September 30, 2013 at 01:39 PM
Joanna..
what a fabulous trip .. looks like lots of fun and a really neat town..! thank you for taking us along.. xo
Posted by: pamelahuntington | September 30, 2013 at 12:42 PM
Love the oldness of this town, heaven.
Your fairy necklace is gorgeous.
Glad you had such a lovely time
Posted by: Dawn Gold | September 30, 2013 at 12:34 PM