"One day that’s all we’ll
be: A Photo"
Patti Friday
Poet | Photographer
Author
Everyday Creative Reporting from the
Arts Dept.
inside the
International Embassy of Ideas
b. 1959
Made in
Canada
(Ottawa,
ON)
Patti Friday is a Canadian Poet, Photographer and Author who captures the essence of her days through her pen and lens. Patti shoots still life, culinary, travel, street and lifestyle. Her photography embodies an informal documentary style, presenting cinematic images that showcase her passion for storytelling.
Alongside her captivating visuals, she writes, illustrates and publishes books for adults and children, showcasing her diverse talents and creative spirit.
Patti's one-of-a-kind photocollages, books and posters are available through her links.
She currently resides and creates near the blue
shores of Georgian Bay, Ontario. (or wherever she might travel in Canada)
Artist Statement
Everything is interesting to me.
That’s what I'm archiving.
BOOKS
Author of 'Wonder Tender',
Tommie's Tomato Stand,
The Pirate Code Poems
Vase Poems
PLUS Children's Books
Hello from Canada!
I'm Patti.
Welcome to my
EDITORIAL home.
'Embassy of Ideas'
It's a lot like a buffet;
a bit of this, a bit of that.
Established in 2007.
(Thousands of posts and counting)
I consider this blog
a collection of topics
that I continue to find fascinating.
Essentially, part public diary,
part mood board,
part emotional almanac;
a layered archive of my inner tides.
It informs my creative work.
It's a place where I invite
others to discover varied editorial subjects.
I hope you enjoy it's randomness!
Ashley Longshore made this video for me. Thank You!
.png)
.png)
.png)
June 2025
.png)
Autumn 2023
%20(1).png)
Spring 2023
.png)
)%20(6).png)
You may find my ART website
“My dream is to walk around the world. A smallish backpack, all essentials neatly in place. A camera. A notebook. A traveling paint set. A hat. Good shoes. A nice pleated (green?) skirt for the occasional seaside hotel afternoon dance.”
“Well, I suppose nothing is meant to last forever.
We have to make room for other people.
It’s a wheel.
You get on, you have to go to the end.
And then somebody has the same opportunity
to go to the end and so on.”
"I really believe there are things nobody
would see if I didn't photograph them."
“Go out and walk. That is the glory of life.”
―
“The only way to assert the right to publish is to publish.”
Some socks are loners They can't live in pairs.
"Capturing
the essence of life,
documenting
as I go;
the quiet
beautiful moments or hurried,
cinematic
scenes of the 'everyday'.
Candid
sometimes poetic."
- Patti
Friday
Learn with me!
Subscribe to my Flash Friday Photography Series
I pen a Substack here.
(Collect Here)
Recognition:
TOP 35 Ontario Blogger and Website
Learn with me!
Also:
Media Kit: Please click here.
“Every painting expresses the spirit of a location and the Artist’s emotions and creativity in a lively, uplifting way”
Award-winning Canadian Author and Artist Patti Friday delivers daily lifestyle editorial on arts & culture served with a buffet of global topics.
Disclaimer: Some of the links I share are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase—at no extra cost to you!
I only recommend products and brands I truly love and personally use.
Thank you for supporting my blog!
