Tokens of Affection

Tokens of Affection

 by Jere Kittle, Richmond, VA Story prompt: Write your own river story… Tokens of Affection. I am a photographer in Richmond VA and a member of Artspace Gallery. This year’s Members’ Biennial exhibition is a little different. Artspace partnered with the James River...
A Daily Companion

A Daily Companion

 by Steve Ferretti, Richmond, VA Story prompt: Write your own river story… I moved to Richmond seven years ago and the James River has become a daily companion to me. It’s a dimension of living in Richmond I had never imagined. My home is in a south side neighborhood...
A move to ‘somewhere’

A move to ‘somewhere’

 by Natalie Farmer, Richmond, VA My husband and I were making a move to “somewhere” after many years in the desert. Our #1 criteria? Somewhere where there is water in the riverbed. You see, in Phoenix, the river beds are almost always dry. The Salt River...
I am one with the river

I am one with the river

 by Alice Ellis, Glen Allen, VA Story prompt: Write your own river story… Since I went canoeing, the river has been flowing through my artwork. I am not a “water person.” My knuckles were white as I clung on at the front of the canoe, leaving all the...
Immersing Ourselves in Nature

Immersing Ourselves in Nature

 by Natalie Farmer, Richmond, VA Immersing ourselves in nature allows us to disengage from the constant distractions of society. On the river, we’re able to truly enjoy the serenity of the beautiful outdoors and be totally present in the moment. photo by...