Category: Thoughts and Musings

Color and Smoke I

Color and Smoke I

“Our world is a magical smoke screen.” –Catherine E. Coulson as The Log Lady, Twin Peaks One of the keys to becoming a better, more accomplished artist, is to explore new things, new techniques, new processes.  Through playing, much like a child, we learn and grow.  Many of the new and crazy things we try…… Continue reading Color and Smoke I

Think About What You Will Gain

Think

In early 2013, my wife and I moved from Chicago to Milwaukee.  In doing so, we moved away from an underwater condo, lots of friends, and 2 steady well-paying jobs not really knowing what was going to happen.   She was going to find a job aligned with her passions and I was going to…… Continue reading Think About What You Will Gain

(Extra)Ordinary

Afternoon Bath

There are days – many days actually – as an artist where I can’t seem to find the inspiration to create and everything seems quite ordinary.  It could be the weather, it could be lack of sleep (although that is almost a constant), it could be any number of things.  Whatever the reason, the camera stays…… Continue reading (Extra)Ordinary

Snapshot to Photograph

A lot goes into creating a photograph.   Certainly knowing your equipment inside and out, making sure your settings are correct for the subject, getting what needs to be in focus IN focus, are big parts of making a photo.  Then there is this from National Geographic photographer, Jim Richardson, “If you want to be a…… Continue reading Snapshot to Photograph

Thoughts for the New Year

At the start of each New Year, I invariably think about goals for the days, weeks and months ahead. While I don’t actually make resolutions (I find I don’t keep them anyway), I do strive to try new things, stop doing things I shouldn’t, and generally look for new avenues to grow and learn. With…… Continue reading Thoughts for the New Year