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                      NOW!  Learning to Live in the Present Moment...  Book and E Book!

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                      Whether it's learning how and when to let go, living life to its fullest capacity, asking for, and graciously accepting help, the power of prayer, and the challenge of staying present, this book will provide inspiration and hope to anyone who is currently, or has ever dealt with a life-threatening illness. Joy describes the story of her husband's diagnosis with an arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a life-threatening vascular disorder that can cause stroke or death. Providing inspiration through the use of quotes and her own nature photography, Joy invites the reader to be a companion in her journey and to convert downward spiral thinking into that of possibility and hope.

                      Support independent publishing: Buy this e-book on Lulu.

                      New additions to Hilton Head Gallery... check it out!!

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                      What bliss it was to spend a week in Charleston, Savannah and Hilton Head with a wonderful friend and the love of my life!  Harbour Town's natural beauty is inspiring!  And, just off season.... our perfect time to travel!

                      Carlsbad, California Sunsets.....  Come visit... and Relax.....

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                      Play some of your soft music and use your imagination.......  not a care in the world......  just you, nature, beauty, and peace.............

                      Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park... A Must See!!

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                      Inspiration Point, Bryce Canyon
                      Just visited Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Coral Pink Dunes State Park, and other stunning examples of Mother Nature in Southern Utah!  Even had time to visit the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab!  Join me in celebrating Southern Utah!


                      See the 2012 Calendar preview!


                      Canvas Joy...  Providing Inspiration and "Joy" through Photography

                      Canvas Joy was inspired by the childhood book: "The Little Engine That Could" (Watty Piper and Loren Long).  "I think I can, I think I can," was the mantra recited by the little train... that, through perseverance, passion and commitment, accomplished its dreams!  "I CAN" is a powerful belief that turns into a self-fulfilling prophecy!

                      Our life is very much like a canvas.  We are the artists who paint our life canvas.  The canvas may change over time, it can move from darkness to light, be populated by many, or by a few who hold a special place in our heart; it may contain sweeping vistas or pictures of simple beauty.  The magic in our canvas is the power that comes from realizing that we are the creator..... and, at any time, we have the choice to re-paint, re-vision, and re-create our life canvas.

                      Joy's Canvases are 1.5" thick, gallery-wrapped where the canvas extends the entire frame of the print.  The edge can include the whole print, or be a solid color to provide accent.  The texture and vibrancy of the giclee print makes it come alive!  Joy's prayer is that every time you look at these canvases, it "speaks" to you, warms your soul and causes you to smile.............

                      Custom services also available (see "more" above).  Joy will transform your photo into a beautiful canvas or can come to you to have your own personal photo shoot!

                      See Joy's calendars and notecards, also on this site (galleries and calendars).

                      Testimonial for "Lemonade Man!"

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                      " For all of you who have yet to get a "Canvas Joy," we have one in our Condo in Nashville and love it!  The detail is amazing and it adds such wonderful color to the room!" 
                       Vickie and Scott B.




                      Proud Mom!

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                      Let me introduce you to my wonderful Mom:  Elaine Weisberg!  My mom has always loved water (she lives in New England) and at the ripe "young" age of 78, spends some of her time in her recliner (isn't it interesting how we gravitate to recliners as we get older????), in her den, watching TV and admiring her canvas.  This brings her "joy," literally..... in shortening the distance between she and I (Maryland and Massachusetts), and figuratively, in the joy she gets in placing herself on the cliffside house, glancing out over the Ligurian Sea!


                      Hand Made Notecards:  Suitable for Framing!

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                      Now you can get copies of Joy's photographs in these hand-made, personally autographed, heavy card-stock note cards.  Each card has an actual photographic print on the front of the card, with Joy's signature and label of where the picture is from.  Blank inside for your own personal message.  Comes in boxes of 10, either pre-packaged by theme (Italy, Flowers, Mountains, Still Life), or you can choose the pictures you'd like and Joy will make a custom box of 10. Cards are 6 1/2 inches x 5 inches and are suitable for framing!  Your problem.... you won't want to give them away!  See the Gallery page for more information!


                      Photography

                      Taking her inspiration from Dewitt Jones, Ansel Adams, John Muir, and others, Joy looks for "what's here to celebrate?"  She celebrates nature, simplicity, majesty, spirit, beauty, and elegance.  Joy's pictures evoke positive emotions and cause you to pause, breathe, and experience awe and gratitude. Joy specializes in travel photography: her pictures have been taken in National Parks, on backroads, Colorado mountain trails, in quaint, 12th century Italian towns, and in major cities .. wherever the mood hits her and her camera is with her!

                      Inspiration

                      Joy believes that it's in giving, that one receives.... in serving that one is served, that in inspiring, one is inspired.  If one person pauses, reflects, smiles, and has their heart warmed as a result of viewing her pictures, or reading an inspirational quote, then her purpose is fulfilled.  In a world often filled with fear and scarcity, the recognition of abundance all around us can heal and transform the world!

                      I KNOW YOU CAN!!