Flower petals remind me of skin. Its partly the translucency, curves, and veins. That, and I simply cannot get close enough. Is there such a thing as extreme macro lenses? Although I miss working with bodies, and facial expressions-something here keeps surprising me. Flowers are indifferent to the low energy and pain I’ve been feeling. … Continue reading
Petalush Seduction by Flowers. Photographer obsessed with petalphelia. A growing collection of botanical designs & images. Ive been busy behind the scenes. As busy as symptoms of chronic pain and daily migraines allow. Sometimes just managing my health, getting to and from medical appointments, and dealing with down time feels like a full time job. … Continue reading
A few months ago, I was experimenting with forms of abstract work. I was trying to do something that had nothing to do with anything (is this even artistically possible?) and I ended up creating a few paintings with ink. While it was an interesting practice, even this simple technique (forcing breath through a … Continue reading
Phot0 installation at Southern Oregon University this week! An Americorps representative on the campus had 40 photos from the “Portraits of Disconnection” collection enlarged, laminated and placed along the walkways of the college this week, as part of … Continue reading
My next modeling gig, I will appear fully clothed. No fooling. Friday, April 1st I will be dressed to the nines, and modeling jewelry for Lynn Ceteras, owner of Mixed Vintage at the Ashland Artisan Emporium. This fun, family friendly artwalk event will feature models wearing vintage & handmade items from 5:30-8PM. Jeni Dillon, owner … Continue reading
Photo prints from the lab arrive this week carefully wrapped. Framing art work requires an amazing amount of energy, patience & cost. I believe Thoughtful finishing is important. It must be completed on time. Making the final selection often takes longer than the piece took to make. I have at times made my own frames … Continue reading
Adornment & re-purposing of objects is a recurrent theme in my work. Nothing, in its current form is safe from a potential reinvention. A long time fascination with graffiti has become mightily distracting as of late. This week I’m experimenting with textiles/materials found at home. The results have been playful-unlike any painting technique I’ve previously … Continue reading
Its been a bit quiet here lately. I’ve not been much up to speaking. About life, art, or anything. I’ve been unable to engage daily on Twitter, Tumblr, Skype, Facebook, or this blog. Not to old friends, or new ones. For many reasons I am not thinking about selling, marketing or promoting anything. I am … Continue reading
“You’re never fully dressed without a smile” -from Little Orphan Annie, the musical Hi everyone. I wanted to send out a huge thanks to all of you for supporting my efforts with this blog. I cannot express how much I appreciate your readership, which has allowed me to share continuously for almost 2 years! The … Continue reading