A random boat out in the middle of a meadow, that was not on a towing trailer, was a bit odd. |
Urban Exploration
I've not been doing as much of this as I would like, but I have found a few isolated gems that were interesting to check out. One was an abandoned site of what was a food, fuel, and tire shop. Both exposure to the elements and a lot of human interaction has accelerated the decline of the location. One thing I am very careful about is checking for other people around, from people who are homeless, to others with less than preferable motives. Safety first.
Stuff like this evokes reminders of things like photos I've seen of places like Chernobyl, where most of it is still intact, but has a feeling of being recently, and perhaps hastily abandoned. |
I need to go back and get a better photo of the inside of the trailer, as it had a young tree growing up through the center of it. |
Questions like, who owned this, what happened here, how old was this, or how did this get here, run through my mind. Sometimes, you can also find some interesting things along the way. I've found old books, tools, old corn husking gloves, just some odd things, that I've added into my personal collection from places I've been.
That said, I need to add in a note here: I will 99% of the time, just go into places and observe, record, and photograph things. When I have taken items, it was with permission, and in regards to if it was truly discarded or not. I've also been doing this off and on for years, and know my own limitations and risks involved when doing anything like urban/rural exploration of any kind. I always tell people that it's only a hobby, and it is, and that if they want to do it, to be safe, smart, and have preparation with them in the form of a day pack, gloves, good footwear, flashlight, all of that. But first and foremost, to not ignore danger signs or precarious buildings/site warnings. I've known many other explorers that have gotten badly injured because they didn't plan well enough, or heed warnings well enough. It's not unlike hiking in unfamiliar wild areas.
So just as a word to the wise, IF you do stuff like this, be smart. Be safe. And be respectful.
I've had a few people ask about this hobby so I may later do a more in-depth look into what I do.
Online Store
If you've not had a chance to check out the online store, it's up and running and has all of my current works on there. I've also updated my Society 6 store, so if you are wanting some of the work I do on the lifestyle item that you fancy, be sure to check that out.
Most of my artwork will be available on these items, and I will be adding more thumbnails to my store listings. |
Until next time, support your local artists and businesses. Be kind to your fellow beings and always take the path less traveled. We all may live in times uncertain, but kindness, understanding, and believing in the good that is in most each and every one of us is what can bring about better days!
- Mario, the Artisan Rogue
Illustrator, Voice Actor, Writer, Animal Rights Activist
Illustrator, Voice Actor, Writer, Animal Rights Activist
www.theartisanrogue.com
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