Creativity and the space to dream new ideas is highly influenced by our surroundings and the culture and freedom it represents. It may be a challenging environment, and beauty is often the spark that ignites and leads us into places we have not thought about or considered before. Such a space where creativity is born […]
” North Coast Figure 3″ is part of a series of images using special high grain color film to create a subdued yet sensual “painting with light.” The large grain film mutes the sharp edges to create a soft focus effect and the large canvas drapes adds color and texture. The silhouette of the face […]
“Moonscape” is a feminine body image created in the arid desert outside the tiny town of Dixon, NM. Dixon is not visible from the main highway, and it is a rare person traveling between Santa Fe and Taos on highway 68, that stops to explore this little community. As in most of the Southwest, however, beautiful gems […]
The image called “Lichen” continues the theme of contrast and tension that form the emotion of an image. Like “Moonscape”, the rough and harsh etchings of wind, moisture, and sun are healed by the fragile contours of superior beauty, thrust against the sky. The accompanying text by poet, Peter Crane, captures this power and emotion […]
“Lady and Hammock” is a further example, like “Creation,” of the body used as the landscape itself, but in a modified way. For me, the image composition works on many levels, as does the mood. The mood is relaxed and inviting, and the visuals, although complex, are contained within the borders of the image. When […]
“Canyon Spirit” is another of the images from the special place called Waterholes Canyon on Navajo Nation land near Page, Arizona. It is easier to access than many of the other slots, but feels special for several reasons– to follow. It is best to get a back country permit from the Navajo Tribal Park at […]