Haiku poem I wrote this morning: Pain you’re a tiger Magnificent. I’d rather Roam forests with you Later I happened across this photo (above) taken on the last day I worked at Marine World Africa USA in Vallejo CA-about 20 years ago-when they let me hold one of the parks White Baby Bengal Tiger cubs. … Continue reading
Someone I know just asked me if I would be willing to photograph them for a very special portrait session. They will undergo a single mastectomy soon, and want to have some beautiful nude images of themselves beforehand. I’ve honestly never been prouder in my life to be a woman or a photographer-than today. Will … Continue reading
Cotton garments, art & activism. It’s a no brain-er. This winter I’m making custom designed #OCCUPY T-s with a (natural solvent) graphic transfer on 100% recycled cotton! This online only offer will be priced near/under $20-including shipping anywhere in the world. And-just to really piss people off-I’ll throw a lil’ chunk of profit from every … Continue reading
Took some portraits of a young woman this week (for her project, which I will talk more about later) They all came out, but the ones from my vintage Konica were moody, evocative & just what I love. Film & 1.4 F lenses. I am never again leaving home without them. May you walk in … Continue reading
‘Dreaming Hazel Dooney’ The show I participated in last month, Dreaming Hazel Dooney (via long distance) was a success. Here are some of the lovely details: Above is a picture of the framed piece at the show in the Latrobe Contemporary Gallery with artist Hazel Dooney. Yes it is tiny. I generally abhor thinly matted … Continue reading
I originally took this self portrait one year ago. It took me a little while to get the guts to post it. Although I’m getting more comfortable with myself, and this project- sometimes it just takes time to really see the work, and to get clarity about certain images. The more I look at this … Continue reading
Low res-scan of a negative from a shoot I did today in my living room. Tutu made from vintage toole, leftover from a salvaged wedding dress.Camera was vintage Konica & lens with available window light. Developed film via non-toxic homemade c0ncoction.
5 Days post RF procedure (radio frequency nerve ablation) For those interested: The results have been basically positive and what I’d hope for and sooner than expected. Migraines are gradually ceasing. I am finally able to sit at my desk and work on a computer for a few hours. Light sensitivity, which has been a … Continue reading
These past two years have been incredible. Not in the way I would have chosen, but in a way that has forever changed me. On the eve of the two year anniversary of living in my first home, I cannot help but reflect… Since spring 2010 routine tasks such as art modeling, dancing & exercising … Continue reading
This week I had my 2nd facet injection since June. Part # 1 went very well. At 8AM, the needle slid into my C-2 & C-3 vertebrae exactly where it was supposed to. I am waiting for part #2 of the procedure-when the steroids kick in and block the pain- to take full effect. This … Continue reading