Val Weston NM
LightNews LightNews
banner
valwestonnm.bsky.social
Val Weston NM
@valwestonnm.bsky.social
670 followers 140 following 170 posts
📸 Digital artist creating funky stuff from my original images
👩‍💼 Helping my fellow micropreneurs navigate the business jungle
📍Silver City, NM
🖼️ Artwork – https://art.valinreallife.com
💻 Biz blog – https://exposure.valinreallife.com
Posts Replies Media Videos
valwestonnm.bsky.social
Here's where I admit I've been working on this piece off-and-on for years. But with the SCAA Fearlessly Independent show coming up fast, I had to get 'er done. So here it is—Abandoned Homestead.

#ValWestonNM #PhotographicArt #SilverCityArtist #VisitSilverCity #SilverCityArtAssociation
Selective color photographic artwork of an old truck parked in front of abandoned cabins with grass growing through the grill on a stormy day.
November 13, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Reposted by Val Weston NM
churchstreetimages.com
When there's nothing else to photograph, look down.
#photography #shoegazing #reflections #water #trees
A puddle in a parking lot reflecting the trees at the edge of a wood
November 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Reposted by Val Weston NM
valinreallife.bsky.social
I *finally* hit 40K on the Adventure Beast. But it took a 💩ton of time to get there. Saddle time has not been abundant.

More on the blog.
🔗 valinreallife.com/maintenance-...

#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #R1200GS #MakeLifeARide #WomenWhoRide
Woman kneeling next to a BMW R1200GS motorcycle on a sunny day. A motorcycle on a rural desert road with mountains in the distance on a sunny day.
November 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Reposted by Val Weston NM
southwestarttowns.bsky.social
We just got back from a whirlwind trip to T or C for the Second Saturday Art Hop. What a fun, lively, art-filled event!

Big thanks to #SierraCountyArtsCouncil for taking the time to chat with us.

#SouthwestArtTowns #SWArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration #TruthOrConsequences #TorC #ArtHop
Man and woman taking an ussie with an art gallery exhibit in the background.
November 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Reposted by Val Weston NM
churchstreetimages.com
Join the #BlueSkyArtShow
Saturday November 15, 2025
The theme is #Bright

Any art, any interpretation
Use both tags to be
included in our feed.
Multiple entries welcome

More details in the comments

#photography #drawing #painting #sketching #poetry
Photo of clouds and blue sky with words over it reading: Join the #BlueSkyArtShow Saturday November 15, 2025 The theme is #Bright Any art. Any interpretation. Use both tags to be included in our feed. Multiple entries welcome
November 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Reposted by Val Weston NM
bluemoon3143.bsky.social
The end of a November sunset. (They happen too early this time of year!)
#Evening #BlueSkyArtShow
#EastCoastKin #photography #landscape #sunset
Tall oak trees with bare branches are silhouetted against a dramatic sunset with clouds that are deep pink and blue/gray. The sky is lighter and more orange near the horizon. Pine trees are in the foreground. All is reflected in the still waters of the lake.
November 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Reposted by Val Weston NM
kristinwyatt.bsky.social
A Night At The Inn
#BlueSkyArtShow #Evening
#photography
Black and white photo of a dark hotel room with two lamps partially lighting a bed.
November 8, 2025 at 1:57 PM
valwestonnm.bsky.social
Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow!

@jcbrandon.bsky.social and I like to spend the #evening having happy hour and decompressing from the day. And sometimes those evenings are extra pretty.

📸 Indian Pass Wilderness, California (2021)

🔗https://valinreallife.com/postcards-from-real-life-evening/
Digital watercolor of an ocotillo standing tall in front of a distant mountain range at sunset.
November 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Reposted by Val Weston NM
rieva.bsky.social

Coupons still work—58% of shoppers say discount codes are what convince them to buy.
Email + SMS reminders outperform influencer marketing this holiday season.
#MarketingTips #SmallBusiness #ShopSmall
How to Convince Customers to Shop Small
Last week, we discussed how consumers plan to spend more this holiday season. After conducting its survey, Intuit QuickBooks (and its sister company Mailchimp) shared several tips to help small business owners attract customers this holiday season.
www.linkedin.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
valwestonnm.bsky.social
It's a new month and I like to keep things fresh so I gave my display at the Grant County Art Guild gallery a little makeover. (How is it November already?!?)

#ValWestonNM #PhotographicArt #GrantCountyArtGuild #SilverCityArtist #VisitSilverCity
Gallery display showing multiple pieces of wall art, greetings cards, and baskets with prints in them. Autumn Reflections photographic art by Val Weston hanging on a wall.
November 3, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Reposted by Val Weston NM
churchstreetimages.com
Join the #BlueSkyArtShow
Saturday November 8, 2025
The theme is #Evening

Any art, any interpretation
Use both tags to be
included in our feed.
Multiple entries welcome

More details in the comments

#photography #drawing #painting #sketching #poetry
Join the #BlueSkyArtShow Saturday November 8, 2025 The theme is #Evening Any art. Any interpretation. Use both tags to be included in our feed. Multiple entries welcome.
November 3, 2025 at 4:38 AM
valwestonnm.bsky.social
Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow!

This is one of my favorite #Autumn images I've captured in my time in the Smokies.

📸 Great Smoky Mountains National Park (2012)

It wasn't fun and games getting it though. 😬
🔗https://valinreallife.com/postcards-from-real-life-autumn/
Full frame maple tree branches with glowing yellow and orange leaves
November 1, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Reposted by Val Weston NM
churchstreetimages.com
Join the #BlueSkyArtShow
Saturday November 1, 2025
The theme is #Autumn
Scary or pleasant, show us your fall favorites!

Any art, any interpretation
Use both tags to be
included in our feed.
Multiple entries welcome

More details in the comments

#photography #drawing #painting #sketching #poetry
Photo of fallen autumn leaves with text over it reading: Join the #BlueSkyArtShow Saturday November 1, 2025 The theme is #Autumn Any art. Any interpretation. Use both tags to be included in our feed. Multiple entries welcome. #writing #fiberart #weaving #pottery #sculpting #tattoos #murals #nature #landscape #halloween #spookyseason
October 27, 2025 at 4:19 AM
valwestonnm.bsky.social
Getting in the holiday spirit. 😅

👻Don't be spooked by websites or branding!
💯We'll be your spirit guides.
⏰Join us this Thursday for 🕸️ Websites for Beginners and ❓Branding Q&A.
🔗Link in comments and bio.
#ValWestonNM #SilverCityNM #EntrerpreneurLife #NewMexicoEntrepreneur
Halloween-themed graphic that reads Don't be spooked by websites and branding. We'll be your spirit guides. Join us for 2 great workshops in Silver City, NM October 30th with a URL Exposure.ValinRealLife.com.
October 27, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Reposted by Val Weston NM
southwestarttowns.bsky.social
🥳 Happy International Artists Day from Southwest Art Towns!

💯 Shout out to all the creators out there making the world a better place.

🩵 Let's share the love. Drop a link to your favorite artists in the comments.

#SouthwestArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration #InternationalArtistsDay
Graphic that reads Happy International Artists Day October 25, 2025 with the Southwest Art Towns logo below it.
October 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Reposted by Val Weston NM
teamfotomanufaktur.bsky.social
Portal to adventure or just a shortcut to coffee?
#BlueSkyArtShow #inside #UrbanGaze #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #Art #BlackAndWhite #ClassicMono #monochrome #PhotoOfTheDay #lightandshadow
October 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Reposted by Val Weston NM
sarcasticritch.bsky.social
#BlueSkyArtShow #Inside #art #bee #bumblebee #flower #nature #naturephotography #photography #pollen #wildlife #wildlifephotography
October 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
valwestonnm.bsky.social
Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow!

Here's a katydid hiding #Inside a Gerbera Daisy.

📸 Suwanee, Georgia (2011)

🤩 And some more about the joy of exploring the intricate details of our world.
🔗 valinreallife.com/postcards-fr...
Close up of katydid peering out from the inside of an orange Gerbera Daisy.
October 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Reposted by Val Weston NM
churchstreetimages.com
Join the #BlueSkyArtShow
Saturday October 25, 2025
The theme is #Inside

Any art, any interpretation
Use both tags to be
included in our feed.
Multiple entries welcome

More details in the comments

#photography #drawing #painting #sketching #writing #poetry #watercolor
Photo of the inside of an old Chevy truck with text over it reading: Join the #BlueSkyArtShow Saturday October 25, 2025 The theme is #Inside Any art, any interpretation. Use both tags to be included in our feed. Multiple entries welcome
October 21, 2025 at 2:40 AM
valwestonnm.bsky.social
Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow! Here's a ladybug friend in a sea of #vertical plants.

📸 Great Smoky Mountains National Park (2016)

I'm still going strong blogging about the images I've been sharing. (We'll see how long that lasts. 😅)
🔗https://valinreallife.com/postcards-from-real-life-vertical/
A dew-covered ladybug perches near the top of a tall plant stalk surrounded by blades of grass and fog.
October 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Reposted by Val Weston NM
southwestarttowns.bsky.social
Hi, friends! In case we haven't met you yet in our travels talking about this project, we're Val & J.—founders of Southwest Art Towns. We're based in Silver City, NM and we're looking forward to getting to know all of the great art communities and creators in the southwest through this adventure.
Man and woman wearing baseball caps and motorcycling gear with desert and mountains in the background.
October 14, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Reposted by Val Weston NM
southwestarttowns.bsky.social
A few weeks ago we swung by the #EspañolaValleyFiberArtsCenter. What a tremendous resource for fiber artists. And the mural is simply gorgeous!

Be sure to check out everything they have to offer–supplies, tools, classes, and more.

#SouthwestArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration #EspanolaNM
Mural on the Española Valley Fiber Arts Center in Española, New Mexico depicting women spinning yarn and decorated with butterflies and flowers. Looms and spinning wheels at the Española Valley Fiber Arts Center in Española, New Mexico. Val Weston and J. Brandon in front of Española Valley Fiber Arts Center in Española, New Mexico.
October 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Reposted by Val Weston NM
churchstreetimages.com
Join the #BlueSkyArtShow
Saturday October 18, 2025
The theme is #Vertical

Any art, any interpretation
Use both tags to be
included in our feed.
Multiple entries welcome

More details in the comments

#photography #drawing #painting #sketching #writing #poetry #watercolor
Photo of a seagull on a post with text over it reading Join the #BlueSkyArtShow Saturday October 18, 2025 The theme is #Vertical Any Art Any interpretation Use both tags to be included in our feed. Multiple entries welcome
October 13, 2025 at 4:07 AM