This image was created from a detail of a painting by artist, Cal Duran. I really love the narrow field of focus and creepy feel of this image. I shot it on Tri-X film with my Canon Eos 1N.
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Driftwood Motel
This photo was part of a series of photographs I did based on Colfax Ave. in Denver. Colfax is known for it’s neon, motels and used car lots. The Driftwood Motel is located close to the border of Denver and Aurora.
Martini Time
This photo of model, Stephen Montez was taken as part of a fashion layout for Metromode Magazine.
Environmental Portrait
An environmental portrait is a portrait of someone that tells a story of who they are. I.E. portraits of people in their own environments.
This Portrait of artist, Brighton Daugherty in his studio at The Other Side Arts was done in 2005 . Brighton is a painter who’s work is informed by different Asian cultures.
I love shooting other artists in their creative space. Let me know if you’d like for me to do a studio visit and take some shots!
Tony
I shot this photo of Tony sometime last week. I used one large soft box to the left of him one smaller soft box to his right and a fill light behind me. I really like the expression on his face in this shot.
Starring Role
The image of the light bulb has long had a starring role in my work. I am drawn back to it’s shape and symbols time and time again.
Perhaps we’ll live in a world where this type of light bulb no longer exists. However, I don’t believe the shape and symbolic meanings behind it will change. I just can’t see the florescent spiral replacing the beautiful lines and structure of this classic.
Costco Sunset
The other day I was heading to Costco for some of the usual staples and I noticed this sunset from the parking lot. I try to make it a habit to always have my camera with me, and on that day, I did. I took about 6 captures and this was my favorite.
I used to miss shots like these because I thought the fence destroyed the scene. I realize now that the fence doesn’t ruin anything. This view is one that so many people see everyday but don’t even really notice. I’ve come to embrace the lines of the city. Telephone poles, wires and street signs are all a part of our every day experience. It should also be in our art.
Flower Bed
As I continue this year, committed to posting one new image each day for 365 days, I would like to begin introducing other aspects of my work.
I often use my photography as a starting place rather than an end. I merge the images into drawings, paintings and serigraph prints through a variety of techniques.
This serigraph print on paper measures approximately 16″x24″ and is part of my ongoing, Macho Sissy series.
The work juxtaposes masculine and feminine imagery together representing the blurring of gender lines. The image of the muscular male form printed in deep brown is balanced by the bright blue flowers beneath him, creating a soft bed of petals.
I believe that we all have both masculine and feminine traits that should be celebrated, not suppressed by socially constructed gender roles.
Never too many shoes!
Today, I shot some photography of some great jewelry by Aurora artist, Kim Harrell. I love these red pump earrings! They are too cute. Check out more of Kim’s work at her website, www.eastendarts.com
