Vim's Place

WELCOME TO VIM’S PLACE The late George Harrison once described being a Beatle as wearing a jacket called ‘Beatle”. It was something he did but it was not him. We are all souls wearing many jackets of experience. They give us our color, our depth, our character. Who is Vimala? She is a soul passing through, just like the rest of us. Here are a few of the many jackets she wears...   Claire "Vimala" Anderson is a creative artist manifesting most of her work in the fields of photography, writing, and as a singer-songwriter folk musician. Her works are both an expression and an exploration of the Spirit that her life experiences have unearthed within her. After living most of her life in western Pennsylvania, and venturing to, then living in Tucson, Arizona over a 14-year period, Vimala presently calls Upstate South Carolina home. Calling herself a late bloomer, Vimala has recently been inspired to 'hang up her shingle' and offer her many gifts to the world. Look ar...

    Claire Vimala Anderson   is a nature and landscape photographer from western Pennsylvania, Tucson, AZ, and most recently, Greenville, SC. Her artistic influences are Georgia O’Keeffe and Ansel Adams. The painter, for her declaration of ‘why paint the whole thing when part will do.’ And the photographer for using his craft to preserve the landscapes of his time. The artist’s simple, yet often dramatic subject matter reflects these ideals along with her own straightforward philosophy: “Mother Earth is the true artist. I just record her work. The rest is derivative, for where would any of us be without her.”   VIEW ONLINE GALLERY *ARCHIVE*   *click * CLAIRE VIMALA'S PHOTO ART GALLERIES   Archived at FLICKR * click* * * * DESERT SONG: Early inspiration. An art installation by the same name prepared and shown in January 2011 at the Art Center in Butler, PA.

Presenting Acoustic Vimala... GIG INFO CLICK HERE LISTEN at SOUNDCLOUD BUY ALBUM at ETSY! PHOTOS ACOUSTIC VIMALA [ pronounced VEE-ma-la, (cf. PAM-el-a) ] Blessed with an earthy, expressive vocal and relaxed finger-picking guitar style, Acoustic Vimala takes you on a musical journey through the acoustic folk, pop, and blues heartland of the 60s, 70s and more. Her repertoire includes her own vintage-style pop/folk creations and tunes from such noted acoustic icons as Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Mamas & Papas, Joan Baez, plus dozens more. Her list of acoustic covers and originals continues to grow. Reflecting her own life's journey, Vimala has developed a spiritual depth and human connection that brings a refreshing aura to her music. You will want to experience her powerful gift!   EARLY PRAISE FOR ACOUSTIC VIMALA: “I’m going to tell you what I told Carole King before she started singing. ‘You’ve got what it takes…use it!’ She had everyo...

Now available:   With the release of Mountain Song: Portraits of Mount Lemmon in November of 2024, The Portrait Series is officially launched! Mountain Song joins Desert Song: Portraits of the Sonoran Desert, published in January of 2023! ORDERING INFO BELOW!!!     * * * * * * * * * TO ORDER ON AMAZON  click here   MOUNTAIN SONG Portraits of Mount Lemmon   DESERT SONG Portraits of The Sonoran Desert MORE at AUTHOR PAGE for Claire Vimala Anderson     * * * * * * * * *   TO ORDER BY MAIL: Make checks payable to:   'Claire L. Anderson' 116 Sanderson Drive Slippery Rock, PA 16057   Check amount: $27 per book $50 for 2 (mix or match) FREE SHIPPING   (author autograph by request)   Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.   * * * * * * * * *   CONTACT INFO :  clairevimala5678@yahoo.com 724.421.7478

ORDERING INFORMATION PHOTOGRAPHS by Claire Vimala Anderson   DESERT SONG GALLERY at ARTPAL   CLICK HERE            

PROJECTS PAST & PRESENT   Author A memoir revisited. Safely Through the Fire tells the authors first-hand experience of losing a brother to AIDS. Vimala's Closet A blog of "things I think I think!" You will find a lot of Claire Vimala's thoug htful wisdom and stories at this link! Tucson Tales A delightful collection of  photo essays written about memorable Tucson places and events! Words & photos by Claire Vimala Anderson Letters A collection of Civil War and related letters that are part of the Anderson family archive.