A Puzzle of Twisted Nails

Twisted Nails

“The art of simplicity is a puzzle of complexity.” — Douglas Horton It is still amazing (at least to me) how a simple object, removed from it’s normal surroundings, can have so much impact.   This is just a pair of shiny chromed nails twisted and intertwined on a bright white background. Not very complicated.

The Wave

The Wave

“You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment.” –Henry David Thoreau “Unless you paddle for the wave, you’ll never know if you could catch it. But once you do… Ride it as long as you can. Love as long as you can.” –Abigail Spencer

Three Succulent Plants

These three tiny succulent (and plastic, I might add) potted plants sit in one of the two small windows that flank our fireplace in our apartment.   I love the way the sunlight streams through the glass in the late afternoon.  But try as I might, I have never been able to get a satisfactory… Continue reading Three Succulent Plants

Path from Point A to Point B

“Adversity is the first path to truth.” — Lord Byron The easiest way to get from here to there is a straight line. That is easier said than done.

Minimalist Kick: Cyanotype on White

Sky Blue on White

I’ve been on a real minimalist kick in my art as of late.  You can certainly see that in my recent photographs in the 365 Project.  And lately, I’m actually finding it quite difficult to find and shoot compelling images of landscapes or cityscapes/architecture. So what is up? 

Coffee on a Wooden Tray

Coffee on a Wooden Tray

I have measured out my life with coffee spoons.” — T.S. Eliot I must admit, this is not my normal morning ritual.  But the sunlight through the kitchen window was just begging to illuminate a photograph.