Still working on show preparations. Editing is hard.
And making a few new images as time allows.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Nine minus one
Curt is still in Barcelona (they had a performance last night!) so the Tuning the Air show was short a player. As is traditional when someone is missing, their place remains in the circle and in this case it held the spare guitar.
Still working on show preparations. Editing is hard.
And making a few new images as time allows.
Still working on show preparations. Editing is hard.
And making a few new images as time allows.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Rainy day with sunny outbursts
If I ever rule the world, I will decree that everyone working in HR submit a sample job application to their online systems - once each and every day! They need to know what hell it is to which they are subjecting job seekers. Today's snafu was particularly interesting in that confirmation of the job application required that one use an email client like Outlook rather than a web-based email interface like Yahoo or Hotjobs.
Since he's in Barcelona this week, I used Curt's apartment as a photo studio this morning. Made images of his and Travis' guitars for graphics fodder.
Played with these a bit today...
Since he's in Barcelona this week, I used Curt's apartment as a photo studio this morning. Made images of his and Travis' guitars for graphics fodder.
Played with these a bit today...
Monday, February 23, 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009
a long time ago...
In searching my files for images last night, I ran across some old family photos.
My mother (left) and her childhood friend Rita, in a photograph
made by the man who was to become my father.
My mother (left) and her childhood friend Rita, in a photographmade by the man who was to become my father.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Michael Bosanko
"The photographs appear to show illuminated neon sculptures, when in fact they are created with five coloured torches - an advanced version of writing your name with a sparkler on bonfire night..."
Photograph: Michael Bosanko/Barcroft Media
More here.
And I just notived he has a video on his website that illuminates the situation.
Photograph: Michael Bosanko/Barcroft MediaMore here.
And I just notived he has a video on his website that illuminates the situation.
http://www.michaelbosanko.com/
Monday, February 16, 2009
more recent images
This work has felt sculptural. As I showered this morning a working title appeared: Deep Surfaces or Looking Deeply at Surfaces.
This one translate so differently between monitor and print that it almost isn't the same image.
A massive dust-up on Facebook today due to a change in their Terms of Service. FB wants to be authorized to do what they wish with ANY content you upload/post - even if you terminate your account and delete all your materials. I may stop using FB for sharing images.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Helvetica, the film
A film about a typeface? Yes. A wonderfully nerdy film. And I enjoyed it alot. Here's a short clip.
and another... this is from the DVD's 'extras'
and another... this is from the DVD's 'extras'
Still icy and cold
A walk up and over Phinney Ridge this morning. Frost and leftover snow still in evidence.
Though it would be nice to be making some money, I am enjoying the studies I've set for myself in Plan B. Today, nose to the grindstone studying Illustrator. Funny how many things I am learning - mostly shortcuts - that also apply to Photoshop and InDesign. Bonus!
The sun was out today and just before sunset was making wonderful light on the windowsill in the living room.
Though it would be nice to be making some money, I am enjoying the studies I've set for myself in Plan B. Today, nose to the grindstone studying Illustrator. Funny how many things I am learning - mostly shortcuts - that also apply to Photoshop and InDesign. Bonus!
The sun was out today and just before sunset was making wonderful light on the windowsill in the living room.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Olé
I post a lot of TedTalks, but this one is special. Elizabeth Gilbert: A different way to think about creative genius
Monday, February 9, 2009
LinkedIn as old-friend finder
A reconnection with an old CCSF classmate, Camden Toy, who is now an actor in LA. I sent him scans of the portraits I made of him almost 30 years ago.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
Rainy Friday morning
Last night was the first show of the new Tuning the Air season. A respectable crowd (26) turned up and the team played well. The house team was short staffed and so BillR manned the admissions counter. I doubt anyone but our friends knew who it was that was taking their money!
Still applying for jobs, still keeping up with my self re-education program and still working in the studio.
Still applying for jobs, still keeping up with my self re-education program and still working in the studio.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Colbert Report on the War on Photographers
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Copycat
The cell phone photo above was sent to me with a note suggesting that the makers of the poster on the right owed me royalties or a licensing fee. It does appear that they have copied my idea.
