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Failure to Communicate…

2023-01-09
On: January 9, 2023
In: Arts & Letters, For Your Consideration, Single Frame

From time to time things go wrong–occasionally, very wrong. Maxxum 7, AF 50mm f2.8, Ultrafine Xtreme 400, CineStill Monobath.Continue Reading

Returning to the Arts–I’m Drawing and Painting, Again!

2022-08-22
On: August 22, 2022
In: Arts & Letters, For Your Consideration

After a nearly eight-month pause, I’m finally getting back to art. Surprisingly, my drawing and painting skills improved during that time! If I had to give a reason for the improvement, I would say it is due to improved concentration leading to better observations. Drawing people has always been aContinue Reading

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