Don't often get out for a beer these days but I went out to see a friend's performance this particular evening and imbibed in a pitcher of beer with my friend Melissa at the Cha Cha Lounge. So, maybe I'm getting old but seriously, I'm talking to the woman who just thought she was so pretty andcould go right up to the front of the line at a crowded bar and get her drinks. And, seriously Mister Bartender, did you really have to serve her after she so obviously cut directly to the front of the line? Again, perhaps I'm getting to be just a grouchy old man. Now, go, shoo -- get off my lawn!
'Picture Black Friday' Finalist!!
I am pleased and honored to be a finalist in the ‘Picture Black Friday’ show. The judges include a lot of folks I admire a ton: Joel Meyerowitz, Andy Adams of one of my favorite photo blogs, Flak Photo, Matt Stuart, and others. I had wanted to participate in this show last year but time got away from me …. I almost forgot about it this year as well and, on a whim, got my camera out and did some shooting! I had a strong feeling about a couple of the images but you never know how things are going to turn out! And, that's the finalist picture above -- the guy on the left gave me his email address to send him a photo but I couldn't read it once I got back home -- if you know him, let me know so I can send a pic to him!
Dailies - January 3, 2011
I had a rare day off all to myself and decided I should go check out the Picasso exhibit at the Seattle Art Museum before it closes on January 17th. I had been warned about lines and crowds so I went early, about 15 minutes before the museum opened. There was already a small line formed that quickly snaked around the corner. It was freezing cold out there but the sun was shining bright – a rarity in Seattle in January! The exhibit itself was wonderful – the crowd was manageable and the paintings were well laid out and amazing as expected. The surprise was seeing Picasso’s sculptures … I have seen them before and I’m not sure if it was just the way the museum displayed the sculptures or what but they were stunning.
After browsing the show for a bit, I walked through the rest of the museum as well – I actually think this was the first time I’ve been to the museum since they re-designed it! I was happily surprised by the amount of contemporary art that was in the museum – there were some really stunning pieces in there and I was really impressed with how well laid out it was.
I was also happily surprised to see some photography in there - -and photographs made with a Diana camera no less! I was obsessed with the Diana for several years (an obsession that has since been overtaken by my iPhone camera to tell you the truth).
Anyway, here are a few snaps from the show and the day walking around downtown in the beautiful sunshine!
Dailies - December 31, 2010
Happy New Year folks!
New Etsy Store!
OK, so I've taken the plunge and opened an Etsy shop to sell some of my prints. I have been a frequent purchaser of artworks in the past on Etsy and have always been curious about it and how it might work. So, I've decided to go ahead and try it out! Check it out and I hope you enjoy, and maybe even purchase a print!