Blumwurks Pins and Buttons

"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

A day of Soul Chillin' Saint Cloud, Minnesota USA life force | Matthew Blum

Enjoy what you have, while you have it, for the things in life, beyond our control, do not wait. Minneapolis, Minnesota USA harsh realities | Matthew Blum

A black and white photo of the Ford Parkway Bridge. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA fractal ford | Matthew Blum

"What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have never been discovered." Ralph Waldo Emerson Madison, South Dakota USA carduus | Matthew Blum

Oh, gone are the days, Mud Pies Star Wars figures Watching Saturday morning cartoons Building forts Making dams at the reservoir Reading the next Highlights magazine Playing football at the park. Oh, here are the days Pie Graphs Fiscal figures Watching "Ethics in the Workplace" building Business Models Making "Industry Contaminant" signs at the reservoir Reading the next Property Tax Proposal Paying hundreds to watch football at the stadium. Oh well. Minneapolis, Minnesota USA the erector set | Matthew Blum

Underneath their shelter, they sleep. The stillness, the silence A sobering thought of the last 'farewell'. Underneath their shelter, they dance. Racing comets, hopping planets Excitedly awaiting the next 'hello'. Minneapolis, Minnesota USA the quiet ones | Matthew Blum

Journey on little buddy...safe travels. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA journey on | Matthew Blum

This is one case where "Stress" has become something amazing and pure. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA the beauty of stress | Matthew Blum

peel the skin crush the bone massage the membrane I am Jack's entrenched subconscious. Minneapolis, Minnesota USA deconstructing Jack | Matthew Blum

A photowalk in early 2013 along the Mississippi... Minneapolis, Minnesota USA urban dweller | Matthew Blum

Scary feelings, scattered thoughts, unknown surroundings, unidentifiable outcomes.... It's unnerving being picked from a place of comfort and thrown into the chaos of uncertainty. Don't forget to eat your daily serving of fruits. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA displacement | Matthew Blum

Her resilience and perseverance is amazing and beautiful! Minneapolis, Minnesota USA sustenance | 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

I had just visited the surreal realm of the Dali Museum...dreams were soaring and I was close behind...and so it goes...the fervent chase. Saint Petersburg, Florida USA and yet another day closes... | Matthew Blum

When feeling disconnected...practice the Burdock Law of Attachment...arms straight out, cup hands, find someone you care about, latch on and hug. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA attachment | Matthew Blum

Followed this guy into the woods...he led me to an idyllic setting. Saint Cloud, Minnesota USA repose | Matthew Blum

...all life is precious. Morihei Ueshiba Saint Paul, Minnesota USA the art of peace | Matthew Blum

Dissecting industry. The wheel section of a tank car. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA have oil will travel | Matthew Blum

I reach for you...I call to you...my longing holds no limits. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA transcendent desire | Matthew Blum

Saint Louis, Missouri USA meanwhile... | Matthew Blum

A close up of dill. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA firing neurons | Matthew Blum

How much do we wish to see and to be seen? Saint Paul, Minnesota USA hidden | Matthew Blum

Enjoy your day...don't forget to reach in all you do! Saint Paul, Minnesota USA reach | Matthew Blum

Minneapolis, Minnesota USA all time low | Matthew Blum

It comes in many shapes and sizes and is inherent in everyone. How we choose to utilize this gift is up to us. Those that superlatively use it, always stand out. Minneapolis, Minnesota USA heart | Matthew Blum

A surrealistic view of the seemingly inescapable obstacles we encounter during our life's journey. 2011 Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition - Honorable Mention 2012 12th Annual Essential Art Exhibition acrylic on canvas | 24" x 36" Saint Paul, Minnesota USA the rut | Matthew Blum

The undeniable metaphoric image (cliche).... I pass under this light many times a day and it has become a place of much thought and consideration to some interesting developments inside my mind....even setting up an idea shop....for a mere $10 you can pass under this light bulb to receive your very own idea...come one come all!! The line is getting quite long...says the man with the baton and greasy handlebar mustache (standing next to the light switch). Dream BIG Today and Take Care! Saint Paul, Minnesota USA the idea | Matthew Blum

A black and white photograph of a detail in a downtown industrial area of the city. Minneapolis, Minnesota USA ascent | Matthew Blum

We walk these streets. Each step, each breath, each thought, each dream aides in reaching our destination. But what lies beneath these things? Saint Paul, Minnesota USA what lies beneath these streets of gold | Matthew Blum

from the dust a star is born in each of us. Maple Plain, Minnesota USA from the dust | Matthew Blum

Madison, South Dakota USA gift of autumn | Matthew Blum

Nicely dressed, bouquet in hand, conversation rehearsed. Her gaze from face to bouquet to black. Table for one. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA the date that never began | Matthew Blum

Falling fence post on a farm. Madison, South Dakota USA between the cracks | Matthew Blum