Archive for January, 2010
Travel Inspired Art Prints for Sale
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Bellagio Alley
from $143.50
This image was taken in the town of Bellagio, Italy on Lake Como. The rustic Italian architecture on a sun-drenched September day made for a perfect scene in this charming alleyway. This image presents with a distressed texture to complement the spirit of the scene. Please see the catalog for traditional black and white and sepia versions of this piece.
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Hong Kong Junk
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This photographs show one of the few remaining junk boats left in Hong Kong Harbor. This one is used for tourist rides. The thick, humid atmosphere separates the modern Hong Kong skyline from the traditional design of the junk. I feel that this image looks especially nice in the floating frame options but feel free to choose the full frame options if you prefer.
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Venice Canal
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A quiet canal in Venice, Italy illuminated by beautiful Italian sunlight and thick atmosphere. This photograph brings any room to life with its classic Italian feel and old world charm. I feel that this photograph looks very nice in the black or wood frame options.
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New York City in HDR
One of my goals this year is to improve my photography skills so I can create better photographic references for studio paintings. I have read over and over again that cameras are not equipped to capture the true essence of a scene like our eyes are, and that painting from life is the only real [...]
Opportunities and fuel for passion
While stepping out of my zone as a photographer today to learn something new, I ended up shooting a subject that reminded me of something my son and I did 11 years ago to do the very same. The story actually starts 14 years ago when Matt, then eight years old, asked for a guitar [...]
2010 Travel Preview
A few weeks ago, I sent a picture of the Swiss Alps to Donna at work with a message that simply said, “Next?” She replied promptly with, “Looks good!” Although we have been near the Swiss Alps, we have not gotten a good look at them due primarily to weather. During a trip a year [...]
“Mining Museum” Final Oil Painting
After struggling to paint the dormant cottonwood trees that are at the location of the museum, I decided to replace them with evergreens. Unless I decide to move to the deserts of the Middle East, I need to spend some time learning to paint a variety of trees. I liked the look of the house [...]
Highlights from the Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale
I had the good fortune to attend the Red Carpet Reception at the Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale in Denver last week with my wife and another couple that she works with. The show was held on the evening of January 6th during a nice snowstorm that made getting to the venue a bit [...]
Accurate drawing before painting
In my obsessive quest to learn as much as possible about the process of creating successful oil paintings, I am reading Richard Schmid’s highly acclaimed book, Alla Prima. My project for this weekend is to take some of the elements I have learned from my month of drawing exercises and apply them to my painting [...]
Guess the portrait, get an apron!
This will be my last graphite drawing for a while. I have decided that I need to get back to the brushes and start making some progress on my painting. I must admit though, these drawing exercises have been a good study in observation and control. They have really taught me to look for the [...]
I travel the world in search of beauty and bring home what I see through my lens.
By sharing what I learn along the way, I hope to inspire others to pursue their passions daily.