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8th International 2011-2012 ARC Salon Catalogue Now Available
Earlier in the year I announced that I was chosen as a finalist in the Art Renewal Center’s annual juried competition, in the still life...
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Dec 16, 20121 min read
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In The Studio 3
Some of this past month’s progress shots from my massive 4-foot square painting currently in progress. Hoping to have it completed by the...
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Dec 1, 20121 min read
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Then, And Now 3
My recent post about medium format photography adventures reminded me of the last time I had some fun with it, in 2009 when my parents...
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Nov 22, 20121 min read
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Secret Knowledge
BBC World Presents: David Hockney’s Secret Knowledge Yesterday I was shown a fascinating and intriguing exposé documentary on the origins...
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Nov 18, 20121 min read
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In Review: Union of Art and Sport
The Rules of Basketball: Works by Paul Pfeiffer and James Naismith’s “Original Rules of Basket Ball” September 16 – January 13, 2013...
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Nov 15, 20123 min read
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On The Road 4
A few weeks ago I spent two quick but relaxing days in the Middle Of Nowhere, rediscovering my medium format camera with some...
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Nov 13, 20121 min read
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East Austin Studio Tour 2012
The 2012 East Austin Studio Tour (EAST) is in its 11th incarnation. This self-guided tour is a special opportunity to see work by...
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Nov 8, 20121 min read
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Escape From Flatland: Apostasy Redux
Last week while reading the work of my newest fascination Ken Wilber, I stumbled quite happily upon an eloquent explanation of one of the...
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Nov 5, 20123 min read
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On The Road 3
Some photos from a recent adventure to the tallest peak in Europe: (iPhone 4s, Photoshop Express, Instagram filter)
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Oct 31, 20121 min read
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Notes & Advice 3: Photographs vs. Paintings
The appropriate and effective use of reference material–notably, where and how to deviate from it to actually heighten illusions,...
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Oct 13, 20121 min read
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