abstract

Whole

March 17, 2021

“When we try to pick out anything

by itself,

we find it hitched to

everything else in the universe.”

John Muir

Subway to Soup Bowls

January 28, 2017

One of my goals for this year is to become comfortable with both Photoshop and Illustrator, so I hope to have many more posts like this - with much improved technique - as the months roll by. I was struck by the LOVELY rust on the subway platform today, and snapped a pic about five seconds before my phone died. (Poor thing.) So I've spent some time playing with the palette and composition in Photoshop.

I think this is strong, but hard to digest in areas. Does your eye rest? Does it have a clear journey, or just bounce around? This is a good start, but it's not making a clear statement.

Ahhhh... Am I right? This is digestible, but not boring. The overlays give structure, without eliminating the textures we had before, which allows it to keep the depth. I would use this palette for housewares (soup bowls!) or as a pillow case design.

Wilderness

December 21, 2016

Glass

November 17, 2016

Blurred Out

November 11, 2016

Summer Vacation XXIX

September 10, 2016

Summer Vacation XXVIII

September 09, 2016

Summer Vacation XIII

August 23, 2016

This is a second day of images from Jordan Pond in Acadia National Park. I love the abstract lines in water, especially the 3rd and 5th here. Reminds me of a photographer's work I saw while traveling in January, who had shot reeds and their reflections in a way that made them look Kalder-esque. Amazing!