Blumwurks Tapestries

"Don't worry about a thing, 'Cause every little thing gonna be all right." - Bob Marley Struggled with the idea of centering the bridge for a symmetrically sound image or leaving these beautiful birds in the shot. End result...I couldn't get this song out of my head while working on this photo. End result...I can't recall a time in my life that was perfectly balanced and centered. End result...worry about things that you can control because every little thing will be all right. End result...I kept these birds for what they stand for visually and symbolically. Thank you birds, for the reminder. Take care everyone! Superior, Wisconsin USA three little birds | Matthew Blum

Black and white photograph of back alley building. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA third eye blind | Matthew Blum

a vintage and distressed look with a positive message...reach, dream, work hard, love. blumwurks logo vintage 1 | Matthew Blum

Door County, Wisconsin USA mind cleanse | Matthew Blum

Madison, Wisconsin USA falling down, looking up | Matthew Blum

Saint Paul, Minnesota USA continuum | Matthew Blum

Door County, Wisconsin USA inspirit | Matthew Blum

it is not something we can play, score or conduct... yet, we all hear it when we love someone. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA perfect song | Matthew Blum (poster | blue)

deer skull detail... Saint Paul, Minnesota USA abyss | Matthew Blum

acrylic on canvas 24" x 48"

...and a glorious morning to you! Find the shine in you today! Saint Paul, Minnesota USA rise & shine | Matthew Blum

In the quiet stillness of the morning, I happened upon him, the king, or so he said. Although impressed, i downplayed it and kept shooting While he spun his throne of thread. The wonderment of this landscape was interrupted, My curiosity crept. This land is so vast and he so small. His statement I could not accept. I found him again in his dew spotted castle Amongst prairie grass and weed. Beside him I sat. He stopped and he said, "Might there be something you need?" Before a response, I studied him. His air of power and strength. From his hairy abdomen to his skull tattoo. No more than a fingernail's length. Dumbfounded by his self repute, No trace of reasonable doubt, I slowly stood up and gave h...

We walk hand in hand desiring to experience together this mysterious land. Minneapolis, Minnesota USA the connection | Matthew Blum

Along a winding road, I happened upon this shelter. I often refer to these as the "what's he" buildings, In reference to the amazing poem/song "What's he building" By Tom Waits. We have a right to know. Rush City, Minnesota USA what's he building in there | Matthew Blum

The beautiful design of a lily...rising...full of life! Saint Paul, Minnesota USA yellow rising | Matthew Blum

As you trudge through life, know that your scars will be many. It is those scars that shed light on the dark places within, And provide a glimpse of Who you were, Who you are, And who you may become. Pine City, Minnesota USA scars | Matthew Blum

...and know that while you rest, something within is growing and, if you allow, it will pour out and spread and inspire. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA quiescent | Matthew Blum

...and out of the darkness, the answer will be shown...a solution that will carry you over uncertain waters. Minneapolis, Minnesota USA the reveal | Matthew Blum

peel the skin. crush the bone. massage the membrane. i am jack's entrenched subconscious. (words for the image 'deconstructing jack') Saint Paul, Minnesota USA jack's entrenched subconscious | Matthew Blum

The world is enormous, Filled with so much wonder. We are small visitors. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA small visitors | Matthew Blum

a calm state of mind Madison, South Dakota USA subconscious equilibrium | Matthew Blum

I know, I know. I know what you're going to say. What sorrow or grief would I have, That you might understand? I'm a pest, right? Dirty, carrying pathogens and disease? Enjoy a stroll through someone's garbage, or spending a day with fresh manure? Okay, I suppose all those things are true. But, dude, think about it. I can fly up to 6 miles in 24 hours. As a wee little maggot, I can clean out a nasty wound. And, get this, with all your increasing waste, You can potentially use me to manage it. I only live for up to a month. So the next time you see me Crashing into the glass. Don't grab the swatter... Open the window! I've lots to do! Saint Paul, Minnesota USA lamentations of the misunderstood | Matthew Blum

Two dancers amidst the chaos...he lifts her for all to see Saint Paul, Minnesota USA for all to see | Matthew Blum

the pursuit is clear. course is locked. purpose, aware. grant me the courage. the feet and mind are heavy. the heart is strong. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA discovering my compass | Matthew Blum

...time is the perfect weapon. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA perfectly flawed | Matthew Blum

Rock balancing on the beautiful North Shore. The question...Is it the earth tipping, or the rock? Lake Superior, Minnesota USA tipping point | Matthew Blum

The orchids grow in the woods and let out their fragrance even if no one is around to appreciate it. ~Confucius Chicago, Illinois USA a noble specimen | Matthew Blum

...it will ignite the deepest and richest colors of your soul. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA the fire within | Matthew Blum

Taken at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA. The hangar bay for the Space Shuttle was so massive and its infrastructure so complex. So many triangles...so many equations... the persistent dream of Pythagoras | Matthew Blum

Minneapolis, Minnesota USA finding center | Matthew Blum

In theoretical physics, a brane (short for membrane) is an object which can have any number of allowed dimensions. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA branes | Matthew Blum

A winter photo of Minnehaha Falls. Minneapolis, Minnesota USA suspended | Matthew Blum

My family frames the beautiful sky that I gaze upon. The wind caresses me gently. I have found my resting place. Minneapolis, Minnesota USA resting place | Matthew Blum

An enormous dream catcher. Raspberry Island Saint Paul, Minnesota USA soaring dreams | Matthew Blum

the stare down

A crucial step in achieving a positive outcome, is to be a better listener. Saint Cloud, Minnesota USA the wailing limb | Matthew Blum