As I was reading the names of authors who share some significant life events on January 24th, I noticed it was Virginia Woolf’s birthday. I clicked on the hyperlink to read a few quotes and this quote jumped out at me. I realize that it is more about Jane Austen than Virginia Woolf, but it caused me to question the act of hiding what we are creating. Which, in turn, caused a little searching for information. I finally had to put the self-imposed kibosh on the research before it was no longer Woolf’s birthday, …
Read MoreGeorgia O’Keeffe is one of those rare artists who remain popular and hold such celebrity that she is often referred to by one name. Although my Southern upbringing prohibits me from referring to her simply as “O’Keeffe” - and certainly nothing as familiar as “Georgia”, which somehow implies that we shared deep conversations and secrets over sweet tea …
Read MoreA photographer who isn’t interested in the photograph? It sounds odd at first, but I spent some time pondering this Henri Cartier-Bresson quote. While my thoughts may not be exactly what Cartier-Bresson intended, I have a few ideas to share.
Read MoreThat fraction of a second is one of the many things that fascinates me about photography. How about you?
Read MoreThe camera is a sketchbook?! If you think that’s just “crazy talk”, let’s discuss it a bit more before you decide.
Read MoreAs I looked at this quote attributed to Warhol, it reminded me of a recent article I read which made me wonder what he might think about the redesign of the soup cans he so famously painted.
Read MoreI would be remiss if I let the birthday of Ansel Adams pass without paying homage to him and his contributions to this art form I enjoy. After all these many years, and technological advances, I still find the Zone System his is credited with pioneering, the best way to achieve tonal range, or values, in an image. I could go on and on about his contributions to photography, but I thought it would be interesting to look at one of his famous images - Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico.
Read MoreI have written a couple of posts about Vivian Maier. However, for those of you new to Ms. Maier’s name, she was a street photographer shrouded in mystery because her work went unseen until boxes of negatives, prints, and unprocessed film was acquired by chance. There is a documentary, “Finding Vivian Maier”, which was nominated for an Academy Award, that explores a little more about the photographer if you are so inclined to explore her story further. But, I feel like she is a mystery, and perhaps, that is the way she wanted it. We will never know for sure what her thoughts or wishes might have been, but that has not deterred the surge of interest in her work.
Read MoreThe Artist Spotlight for December is Yousuf Karsh (December 23, 1908 - July 13, 2002). I am particularly fond this Yousuf Karsh quote, so I wanted to share it with you as we celebrate him. For me, this quote sums up the difference between TAKING a photograph and MAKING a photograph. Anyone can “take” a photograph, but the alchemy of “making” a photograph is an entirely different skill set that employs art, science, light, creativity, emotion, story ... As I learn more about Karsh, this quote also reflects his personal style and approach to photography. But who was Yousuf Karsh…
Read MoreOh, the beauty that was created by those hands. Let’s take a moment to celebrate Georgia O’Keeffe’s birthday today, shall we?.
I am pretty sure there is no need to tell you anything about Georgia O’Keeffe. She, and her paintings, are, dare I say, iconic.
Read MoreSince today (11/3) is photographer/ photojournalist, Walker Evans’s birthday, I thought we might start November with the Artist Spotlight and have a look at his contributions to photography.
Read MorePablo Picasso is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. It just so happens, today is his birthday (10/25/1881). So, I thought I would share…
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