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Open Doors and Open Heart

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Sue Batton Leonard

“The flowers in your eyes are more beautiful than those in the fields.” ~ Cherel Ito  From this quotation, it would seem that Cherel Ito was seduced by her subject’s eyes. However, it was not the eyes that held mystery … Continue reading →

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Rooted in Musical History

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Sue Batton Leonard

“He played his fiddle and I wept.” ~ Cherel Ito  Much of the Ozark Mountain region is remote, and economically underserved. It is rich in musical history and in that geographical area of the country, much of the music is … Continue reading →

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Learning from the Elders

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Sue Batton Leonard

“The beauty of simplicity – the simplicity of beauty.” ~ Cherel Ito  One only needs to look at the face of this woman, distinguished by age, to know that she has accumulated a lifetime of wealth – of wisdom and … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Stones

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Sue Batton Leonard

“Every minute is for observation and making connections.” ~ Cherel Ito  Although there are no sandy beaches, theme parks or awe-inspiring mile high mountain vistas, the wailing wall is a place where millions of tourists flock to every year. The … Continue reading →

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Harmony among People

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Sue Batton Leonard

 “My photography is committed to the discovery of the basic spirit of human beings in their natural environment.” ~ Cherel Ito  Cherel Ito’s photography is retained in a permanent collection in the National Museum of Women in the Arts in … Continue reading →

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Documenting the Past

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Sue Batton Leonard

“..only two obstacles – camera broken and Indians refuse photos, But I take it all into my heart.” ~ Cheryl Ito Many of Cherel Ito’s photographic journeys took her to places outside of the United States. During the late 1960’s … Continue reading →

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Art Books of Historic Importance

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Sue Batton Leonard

“Feeling of brotherhood and uplifting spirit – love and respect.” ~ Cherel Ito  Photographer Cherel Ito and photographer Edward Steichen were of the same ilk. Both knew how to capture through the lens of the camera, images of people all … Continue reading →

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Deep Awareness

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Sue Batton Leonard

Lani Alpert Hall wrote that Cherel Ito “always interpreted her world with depth and subtext…details moved her.”   To be able to recognize and capture a wide range of emotions, is a talent that photographers strive for. It is for this … Continue reading →

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People in Balance – Cultural Exchange

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Sue Batton Leonard

“There is a sense of rhythm – a balance between nature and the people walk around connected with their environment. ~ Cherel Ito   Cherel Ito’s photographic journeys took her to places, such as Morocco, where most people from the United … Continue reading →

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Haitian Happiness

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Sue Batton Leonard

“Haiti is so gentle and romantic…the mysteries of this island run deep.”~ Cherel Ito  Photographer Cherel Ito knew about dreams! A dream of hers was fulfilled as she traveled to Haiti capturing it’s people, using her insightful eye, through the lens of … Continue reading →

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