Manipulated Reality

Travel and Photography

  • Home
  • Blog
  • Travel Tips
  • Photography
    • Photography Editing
    • Photography Tips
    • Travel Photography Gear
    • Photography Courses
  • Gallery Store
  • About
  • Contact

I Madonnari Festival

By Julie Miche Leave a Comment

Whenever I’m in Santa Barbara during the I Madonnari Festival , I make sure to stop by for a visit. It’s held every year at the  Santa Barbara Mission and worth checking out. The artists produce large scale pieces, using only chalk.

The festival benefits the Children’s Creative Project, a nonprofit arts education program.

Here are a few of my favorites from the latest I Madonnari Festival.

Subscribe to receive travel & photography tips, and special offers from our sponsors.

Connect me on social media.

  • Follow Julie Miche on Instagram.
  • Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

Filed Under: California, Santa Barbara Tagged With: artists, California Tourism, I Madonnari Festival, Italian Street Painting Festival, Old Mission Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara California, Tourism in California

Kickstarter Project – Once Upon A Time… I was loved

By Julie Miche Leave a Comment

Kickstarter Project, Creepy Dolls, Kickstarter
Once Upon A Time… I was loved – Kickstarter Project

I just finished shooting in New Orleans last week, and am now editing the rest of the “Once Upon A Time… The Creepy Dolls Deck ” for my Kickstarter Project.

The Creepy Dolls Deck of playing cards is part of a much bigger art project I am working on, so I have given them their own website… More to come later!  I have been working more with mixed media for this project, and wanted it to have it’s own space!

As I was photographing the original  Creepy Doll project, I started thinking about how all of the dolls were once loved, cared for, and played with by someone.  Some were in really good shape, others not so much… All castaways, outgrown by their former owners.  They all seemed rather creepy just sitting on the shelves, as if they were waiting for someone to rescue them!  Plus, most porcelain dolls freak the bejeebers out of me anyway!  I blame the movie with the”Chucky” doll!  Clowns do too, but that’s another story!

I decided that they all had a story to share… and currently, it didn’t end with a “Happily Ever After”!   I wanted them to be played with once again, and that’s how the “Once Upon A Time… Creepy Doll Deck” was born.  It gives them a “Happily Ever After”!  They get to be played with over and over again!

If you are not familiar with Kickstarter, check them out!  A Kickstarter Project can help bring an artist’s dreams to life!  You can be a part of it, by pledging to the project, and supporting the artist.  The cool thing is, that YOU make it happen, and you get awesome rewards from the artist for helping support their dream!

If you like my Creepy Doll Project, help support it by:

Donate & Receive some really cool stuff!!!

Tweet About It!

Blog It

Like It On Facebook!

Tell You Friends!

Subscribe to receive travel & photography tips, and special offers from our sponsors.

Connect me on social media.

  • Follow Julie Miche on Instagram.
  • Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

Filed Under: Gallery Tagged With: Art, artists, Kickstarter, Kickstarter Project, Once Upon A TIme... The Creepy Doll Deck, Photography, The Creepy Dolls

I Madonnari Festival – Day 2

By Julie Miche Leave a Comment

Day 2 –  I Madonnari Festival

I had to go back to the I Madonnari Festival for day 2 and check on the progress of the art. I usually make a couple trips up to The Mission during the festival. The artists are incredibly talented and the pieces they create are amazing.

Manipulated Reality is supported by readers. Product links on Manipulated Reality are referral links for things I like & believe you will too! Read more here.

Street Painting Festival, Santa Barbara CA, Travel, Day Trip, Art,  I Madonnari
“Taking Form”
Street Painting Festival, Santa Barbara CA, Travel, Day Trip, Art,  I Madonnari
“First Kiss”
Street Painting Festival, Santa Barbara CA, Travel, Day Trip, Art,  I Madonnari
“Right Here”
Street Painting Festival, Santa Barbara CA, Travel, Day Trip, Art,  I Madonnari
“Almost Finished”
Street Painting Festival, Santa Barbara CA, Travel, Day Trip, Art I Madonnari,
“Working”
Street Painting Festival, Santa Barbara CA, Travel, Day Trip, Art,  I Madonnari
“Finished”
Street Painting Festival, Santa Barbara CA, Travel, Day Trip, Art,  I Madonnari
“Kung Fu”

Subscribe to receive travel & photography tips, and special offers from our sponsors.

Connect me on social media.

  • Follow Julie Miche on Instagram.
  • Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

Filed Under: Santa Barbara Tagged With: 365 Photography Challenge, Art, artists, California Tourism, chalk art, chalk artists, I Madonnari Festival, Julie Miche, Santa Barbara California, Santa Barbara Mission, Santa Barbara Photographer, Tourism in California, Traveling in California

I Madonnari Festival

By Julie Miche Leave a Comment

Day One – I Madonnari Street Painting Festival

I just got back from the I Madonnari Festival.  Wow, there are some amazing artists participating!  If you are ever traveling in Santa Barbara during the festival, it is worth checking out!  It’s held annually at the Santa Barbara Mission.  Hundreds of artists create large scale chalk images.

I Madonnari Street Painting Festival, Santa Barbara CA, travel, Day Trip, Mission
“Street Painters”
I Madonnari Street Painting Festival, Santa Barbara CA, travel, Day Trip, Mission
“Bits & Pieces”
I Madonnari Street Painting Festival, Santa Barbara CA, travel, Day Trip, Mission
“Touching The Artist”
I Madonnari Street Painting Festival, Santa Barbara CA, travel, Day Trip, Mission
“Work In Progress”

Manipulated Reality is supported by readers. Product links on Manipulated Reality are referral links for things I like & believe you will too! Read more here.

Subscribe to receive travel & photography tips, and special offers from our sponsors.

Connect me on social media.

  • Follow Julie Miche on Instagram.
  • Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

Filed Under: Santa Barbara Tagged With: 365 Photography Challenge, Art, artists, California Tourism, chalk art, chalk artists, I Madonnari Festival, Julie Miche, Santa Barbara California, Santa Barbara Mission, Santa Barbara Photographer, Street Painting, Tourism in California, Traveling in California

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Sign Up for travel & photography tips & special offers!

Thank you!

You have successfully joined our subscriber list.

.

Instagram

Follow on Instagram

Categories

Recent Posts

  • 26 Best Travel Quotes With Pictures
  • The Most Unique Airbnb’s in the USA
  • Virtual Tours Around Europe – Visit Now!
  • Travel Insurance From World Nomads
  • Flights & Transportation

Enter Gallery Store

Galway, Ireland

Virtual Travel Tours

Virtual tours of Europe

Enjoy Virtual Tours Around Europe Tired of being stuck at … [Read More...]

  • Blog
  • About
  • Contact
  • Disclaimers/Privacy Policy/Terms of Service

Copyright © 2025 Manipulated Reality