Magic Made of Steel
Set your speed at 65 mph and take aim with your iPhone. Professional drivers only.
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Jann Alexander
As publisher of my fiction, nonfiction, photographs, paintings, design, and creative ideas, I find my focus in seeing, exploring and recording life's details—like the two novels I'm writing, or the scenic gumbo that is my Vanishing Austin photography series, and the prints I call Lightscapes. Or writing for my blog on creativity, art + what goes with it, and my travels around my hometown, Austin, Texas and back in time, at AustinDetails.me. Creative collaboration is a key part of my process. And it all comes together on my art + photo + words blog, Pairings :: Art + What Goes With It, at AustinDetails.me, where my art meets tech.
Summon the Power of the Blur
With just one tap of your finger, your iPhone photography takes focusing to the next level—near, or far.
A Letter from a Writer to Her Characters
A writer’s characters progress through joy, pain and growth, just like we do. In the process, we all get close.
Perfect for Fleeting Moments
Life is fleeting; for its most ephemeral moments, we have our iPhones.
How Papa and POTUS Got Their Words Down
Leading authorities trust their words to none other than the Writing-In-Sight typewriter.
What Happens When You Let Go
Letting go encourages good habits because it creates space for so much creative abundance to move in.
A Fresh Sign of Spring
Behold the signs of fresh life—spring!—emerging in Austin front yards.
Back By Popular Demand
Backed by a new band, The Towering Cranes, Austin’s most beloved icon appears daily on the shore of Lady Bird Lake.
Good For What Ails Ya—With a Little Kick
A rusty sign on a bar reflects the marketing genius behind the 1950s tonic, Hadacol, and its magic ingredient.
45 Quotes to Inspire You
No sense flailing around in a creative vacuum. You can’t wait for inspiration—find some here.
What It’s Like
You may be possessed by your paints, or smitten with your characters, but life goes on.
Orange on Corduroy Like Flies on Rice
Here’s a ski tip: There are always rewards for having your IPhone handy, especially on a ski slope.
I Need a Reward
When you really need a reward—like after a long day of bookkeeping—try this.
Not You. Rainy Days Don’t Get You Down.
Proving once again that creative people are unique, your poll results show what ducks you are.
Being There Isn’t the Only Reward
The rewards of photography include those unexpected glimpses into others’ lives.
