The Print Matters
Tulips
Here are some images from a recent project in the studio using natural light. Five of the images are with film and the other two were captured with digital. In order to view these images full size you will need to click on the image and then again once the smaller...
Tradition
Because of our traditions, we've kept our balance for many, many years. – Tevye, Fiddler on the Roof The path as a traditional black and white photographic artist is one that has been filled with...
Creative Flow
"In the world, there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet for attacking that which is hard and strong nothing can surpass it." --Lao Tzu Recently I have been reading about the creative process and the use of a stream as the channel in which our...
DeRidder Antiques
Life has a way of sneaking up on you and taking you off in other directions, especially when creating art. Interests ebb and flow and it was great surprise and sadness that I noted DeRidder Antiques was going out of business. This store has been a fixture here in...
New work in progress
Here are few images of new work in progress from a recent trip to California. I made a bit of a departure from the norm and made some color photographs. Hope you enjoy these few images. More to come!
More on taking your time
While I was visiting my daughter I brought her a portfolio of prints. The prints were of nudes I had done when she was a model for me. Some people are squeamish about hearing of family members being nude models for relatives no matter the relationship. She was an...
Taking your time
Recently I was out making some images with my digital camera. While my initial foray into photography was on the photojournalism side I eventually made the shift to fine art photography. Moving from the quick...
Health and creativity
I have recently started to get back to the creative aspects of photography after a health issue. It came as a bit of a surprise to me at how I really did not have the inclination or long term desire to work. I had several projects that needed attention and no matter...
In the Works
Treasured links to the past
I have been going through my speed graphic view camera case that is packed with old camera equipment. I was thinking about making a change as far as using my OM 4 for making images and then scanning them as opposed to only using the digital camera. As a film...
Specializing in the Arts
Last night as I was working on some images and editing it occurred to me that I was not one sided or one dimensional as many of, in reality most of my friends, family and acquaintances are. This is not a criticism but an observation about my creative inspirations. I...
Marriot Springhill Suites Show
I had the great fortune to participate in a group show with the Rockwall Art League this past week. The event was short, the show went up on June 26th and was down late in the evening on the 28th. The unusual format is due in part to the restrictions/support of the...