Here is the top and side assembly of my Tickler # 3 ukulele, a concert model being built by the luthier (Lou Reimuller) from my own design. I can't wait to paint this one. But, alas, I will have to wait because it still has a ways to go. It is coming along nicely and I'm really excited about it. There will be some extra special features on this one.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
Father and Son Photographers
Nancy by Emmet Gowin (Danville, VA)
Maggie and Orbs by Elijah Gowin
Globe by Elijah Gowin
The bottom two photos were taken by Elijah Gowin, son of photographer Emmet Gowin (who created the top photo of "Nancy"). These wonderful images were made in rural Virginia. They are part of Elijah's "Hymnal of Dreams" portfolio: LINK
These B & W photos remind me of the years that I spent in Virginia and my college days at VCU. That is when I first heard of his father, Emmet, who became my favorite photographer and inspiration at the time. (Here's a link to some of Emmet's photos at the George Eastman House.) Before I was so interested in painting, I spent my days taking photographs. That was how I learned to compose things- in the view finder of a camera. What a pleasant surprise it is to find these amazingly artistic photos by Emmet's son taken in the Virginia countryside.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Paris Gallery is Aflame with Art by Burns
Art copyright by Charles Burns
Art copyright by Charles Burns
Galerie Martel in Paris has a new show that opened Nov. 17 of comic art by Charles Burns.
Here's the Link to art. He has a print portfolio available, too (revealing a definite homage to Herge). This show runs until Feb 5, 2011. Also, video interview of Charles Burns and reviews of his new book via boingboing: LINK . And follow this link: The Beat for the cover of Burn's "X'ed Out" compared with Herge's "The Shooting Star" (Tintin).
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Alec Baldwin as Mark Twain
I saw this funny sketch by Alec Baldwin the other night. It was
part of the tribute to Tina Fey on PBS.
Here is a link to Tina's acceptance speech for the Mark Twain award.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
More Studio Pictures (Crehore)
Thursday, November 11, 2010
My Studio (Crehore)
My easel and a few paintings (minus frames) on wall. (Click to enlarge.)
The act of painting is magic.
More photos of studio in next post.
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