‘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
Celtic Rock group, Young Dubliners, played in Medford Oregon this week. I had the pleasure of attending, and shooting a bit of the show. (Uplifting and ferocious sound) Also got to relax at 4 daughters pub with the band afterwards. (OMG-can you say wicked/handsome/talented/funny) Here’s few photos of the gig and info about the band. … 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
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
I write like I smoke. Without consistently, or skill…but with immense passion! Consistency, skill, and a good helping of ‘joie de vivre’ do not automatically guarantee the creation of thought provoking, long lasting, or beautiful/unique images in the world of photography. Occasionally though, a piece surprises & surpasses my original intention. I am honored to … Continue reading
Took this photo in 2007. Blue was attending a Military event called Stand Down held that year in White City, Oregon. (‘Stand Down’ is a military term for a time of rest and recovery for exhausted combat units ) His full name is Terrance Blue, but Blue is how he introduced himself. It was impossible … Continue reading
A wonderful interview Posted on Chinashop ! Image: Miss Ann Thrope by Cynthia von Buhler Artist, illustrator (and founder of Dr.Sketchy’s Anti-Art School) Molly Crabapple interviews award wining fine artist and illustrator Cynthia von Buhler and mentions how “In many ways, Cynthia von Buhler could be credited as setting me down the road of Professional … Continue reading
This show looks simply amazing. (Except for low % of female photographers exhibiting perhaps…) If I were the jet setting International Art Model I aspire to be, I’d hop on Virgin Airlines fastest plane to Germany to see it. Instead I’m traveling vicariously from my couch, via the internet. Do please tell me if you … Continue reading
I am 6 self portraits behind Toying with the idea of just throwing already completed photos/drawings up here and calling it good. I’ve got hundreds, but they may not be relevant to today, which somewhat defeats the challenge and reason for creating new stuff. I hesitate to slap any ole shit online just to keep … Continue reading
Side by Side- A new exhibit featuring Rogue Valley Artists Opens First Friday, May 7, 5:00-8:00 pm See what a world without boundaries looks like! May, a month of new beginnings, of life springing into motion. This exhibit aims to bring the worlds of disabled and non-disabled artists together, remove labels, limitations and boundaries, and … Continue reading