There are many, many artists that I have been interested in, several artists that I admire but only a couple that have penetrated my psyche and become as much a part of me as my DNA. Munch is one of
Edvard Munch & Me
DAYDREAMS
Daydreams and fine art
RED and Pornography??
Since I started shooting in color in 2007, after many years as a devote black and white photographer, I have been learning about color and its affect on the “read” of the image. Once I found RED, however, it changed
MPT Artworks: Interview with Rhea Feikin
I have been looking forward to this since filming back in September… Catch my interview with Rhea Feikin TOMORROW evening on MPT Artworks at 8:30pm!! Rhea and I are good friends, and we had a wonderful chat in front of
My Afternoon with Rembrandt… and the Onset of Stendhal Syndrome
Standing in front of the Rembrandt’s Night Watch in Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum was beyond stunning. He was a true master of so many things – If I were a painter I would be mesmerized by the variety of his brushstrokes. Often
The very refined process of creating interesting mirror shards
In a recent blog post, I introduced some of my latest images, which include working with some brand new broken mirror shards. Over the years, the process of generating new and interesting shapes of these mirror fragments has evolved. My
Influence and Originality
In my last post, I discussed the impact of seeing the the Metropolitan Opera‘s production of Lulu, and how it has influenced my own work. To be influenced is to engage so deeply with a piece, with a work of art, that
Brought To My Knees
It takes quite a bit to bring me to my knees these days, but the Metropolitan Opera‘s production of Lulu did just that. Patricia, my wife, read a review in the NY Times raving about this season’s Met Opera production
The Challenge of Darkness
Untitled #1-22-15-288 is another recent image from my last “binge shooting” session with Carl and Cory. The figure is deformed, with its legs appearing as stumps and an odd sensation that his body is caving in on itself. He is
The Role of Art
Since being involved in the art world for over the past 30 years, many things have changed. Trends come and go, notions of what is considered “good” art vary, and what is popular in contemporary art fluctuates. While these things