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Working on Control

3/20/2016

 
They say that using your non-dominant hand engages both hemispheres of your brain.  Increasing creativity and building healthier brain.  I can't say I feel anymore creative.  In fact, I often feel tired.  But I am getting a lot more comfortable with using my right hand.  My handwriting has progressed from that of a 5 year old to that of a 6 year old.  I'm doing better with drawing though shading and control are still challenging.  I have to really focus in a way I haven't had to do in a long time. That's probably a good thing though.  Forcing me to pay more attention to what I see and how I recreate it. The lack of control has created a bit of new style (see the elephants below) too.

This weekend was the first time I felt ready to paint.  I'm eager to carve out a little time and see what happens.  I'll keep you posted.
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Red Maple in Bud
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Gun Pack 3 - Pose References
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Branches
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Elephants

Saul Leiter

3/13/2016

 
As I was preparing for my photo show, my sister recommended that I take look at the work of Saul Leiter.  Wow!  I loved it instantly and can't help noticing how much we are attracted to similar images.

I'm eager to learn more about him and his work.  Here are a few I've found so far.
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Snow 1960
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August 1966 for British Vogue
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Mannequin 1952
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Haircut 1956
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Harlem 1960
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Subway Window 1960
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To see more work from Saul Leiter, you can go to his portfolio on In-Public.

Ancora Show

3/6/2016

 
I have a new showing this March and April at Ancora Coffee on University Avenue. Some photography this time.  I'm still one-handed so a group of friends pitched in and helped me set up. 

Ancora has the best coffee in town,so stop by and grab a cup and check out my photos if you're in town.
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