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The term “graffito” is the singular form of the Italian “graffiti” and means “little scratch”. Graffiti itself is writing or drawings that have been scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface, often in a public place. Graffiti has existed since ancient Egypt, Greece and Roman times. During my drives to and from work I would pass rail cars sitting on the rail road track on the border of Addison and Farmers Branch, Texas. These cars would be parked on the tracks for various lengths of time.  I was drawn to the images I saw left behind by the initial artists. Some were very colorful and others were monochromatic in nature, ranging from the very complex to simple line drawings. The images range from wonderful color prints to some very intricate black & white designs. These prints are a departure from the usual subject matter I have traditionally photographed. It was a fun and challenging project and allowed for great interpretation of the original “tags” I encountered. I hope you will enjoy them as well!

The term “graffito” is the singular form of the Italian “graffiti” and means “little scratch”. Graffiti itself is writing or drawings that have been scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface, often in a public place. Graffiti has existed since ancient Egypt, Greece and Roman times. During my drives to and from work I would pass rail cars sitting on the rail road track on the border of Addison and Farmers Branch, Texas. These cars would be parked on the tracks for various lengths of time.  I was drawn to the images I saw left behind by the initial artists. Some were very colorful and others were monochromatic in nature, ranging from the very complex to simple line drawings. The images range from wonderful color prints to some very intricate black & white designs. These prints are a departure from the usual subject matter I have traditionally photographed. It was a fun and challenging project and allowed for great interpretation of the original “tags” I encountered. I hope you will enjoy them as well!

Over the years I have had the opportunity to attend various workshops on the Nude and to photograph various models. It has been rewarding from the standpoint of working with another artist who is just as committed to making art. The images presented here are from a workshop I attended at Wild Cat Hill hosted by Kim Weston in 2010.

During that intense 2 day experience the photographer has the opportunity to try and connect in a meaningful way with the model. Both the photographer and model bring a unique energy and experience to the session.

As to the reason for photographing the nude I have admired the work of Edward Weston and others over the years, to include Kim Weston. Each of us has a unique perspective and idea of what we desire to stress in the image – shape, form, light, softness, color, etc. The human form has been the subject of artists for as long as there has been tools to create art.

Over the years I have had the opportunity to attend various workshops on the Nude and to photograph various models. It has been rewarding from the standpoint of working with another artist who is just as committed to making art. The images presented here are from a workshop I attended at Wild Cat Hill hosted by Kim Weston in 2010.

During that intense 2 day experience the photographer has the opportunity to try and connect in a meaningful way with the model. Both the photographer and model bring a unique energy and experience to the session.

As to the reason for photographing the nude I have admired the work of Edward Weston and others over the years, to include Kim Weston. Each of us has a unique perspective and idea of what we desire to stress in the image – shape, form, light, softness, color, etc. The human form has been the subject of artists for as long as there has been tools to create art.

In the town of Forney Texas,  there are several antique stores along Highway 80 and the most notable of these is DeRidder Antiques. Hard to miss with a school bus and an old jet sitting in the front of the store!

When I walked into the store I was overwhelmed with more visual stimulus than I could imagine! Here was a place that held items I had not seen for years not to mention many I had never seen before. And this was in the store that was on the frontage road. Once you exited the store out the rear you were immediately confronted with a couple of near life size dinosaurs and another, larger store! This folio contains images from my visits to this wonderful time machine.

Deep Ellum is a neighborhood composed largely of arts and entertainment venues near downtown East Dallas, Texas. The name is based on a corruption of the area’s principal thoroughfare, Elm Street. The neighborhood lies directly east of the elevated I-45/US 75 freeway and extends to Exposition Avenue, connected to downtown by, from north to south, Pacific, Elm, Main, Commerce, and Canton streets.

The images I have made of the eclectic neighborhood has been of the unique, insightful and sometimes quirky murals and art that makes up the area.