Twelve: Small Wonders

Solar Wind

I was pleased to find out that my print "Solar Wind" was juried into the Twelve: Small Wonders show at the Viewpoint Photographic Art Center. Details as follows:

December 9, 2014 – January 3, 2015
Twelve: Small Wonders
Viewpoint Photographic Art Center
2015 J Street, Sacramento, CA
Artists' Reception: December 12, 5:30–9:00 p.m.
Second Saturday Reception: December 13, 5:30–9:00 p.m.
Accepted Work: Solar Wind
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Charred Westside Oak

This favorite old oak tree survived a recent grass fire. I wonder how many times it's felt flames at the base of its trunk?

Charred Westside Oak (Summer 2014)

Westside Oak (Winter 2013)

Sumi-e

From Wikipedia:
"Asian aesthetic writing is generally consistent in stating the goal of ink and wash painting is not simply to reproduce the appearance of the subject, but to capture its spirit. To paint a horse, the ink wash painting artist must understand its temperament better than its muscles and bones. To paint a flower, there is no need to perfectly match its petals and colors, but it is essential to convey its liveliness and fragrance. East Asian ink wash painting may be regarded as a form of expressionistic art that captures the unseen."

Natural Sumi-e

Two Peas

A Level Playing Field

We dropped by the reception for the Blue Line Gallery membership show last night. We arrived after the awards ceremony, and much to my surprise, I was informed that my photo Ferrari Ranch Wetlands received an Honorable Mention. Of course it's always nice to receive recognition for your work, but more importantly, it was great to see a photograph (any photograph) given an award in a mixed media show against more traditional art forms such as painting and sculpture. Photography has been making steady progress as a serious medium over the past 50 years, but in some circles it's still misunderstood and given less consideration than other art forms. Kudos to the jurors at Blue Line Gallery for taking photography seriously and judging it on a level playing field with the other works in the show.

The Subtle Season

Summer's harsh light is not conducive to capturing broad landscapes, but there are still creative opportunities if one looks hard enough. This is the time of year for landscape photographers to sharpen their vision and search out the subtle.

Acorn

Summer Wind

Blue Line Arts Membership Show

This yearly exhibition highlights the artistic talents of members of Blue Line Arts and will include a range of mediums, including painting, photography, mixed media, ceramics, pastel, and more. This year, Blue Line Arts received its largest participation from members, with over 150 artworks on display.

Blue Line Gallery
405 Vernon Street, Roseville, CA
July 17 – August 16, 2014
Reception: Saturday, July 19
6:00-7:00 p.m. (members only)
7:00-9:00 p.m. (public)
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My gelatin silver print, Ferrari Ranch Wetland (shown at right), will be on display at the show.

Ferrari Ranch Wetland

Four Edges

"Photography is about finding out what can happen in the frame. When you put four edges around some facts, you change those facts."

— Garry Winogrand

Hammon Grove Riffle