Standing Defiant

I took a large white piece of paper an placed it behind the flower (in my mom's backyard).

In camera, I underexposed it on purpose.

In photoshop, I desaturated it (made it black and white), then I did a few things like 'unsharpen mask' in the lab color (lightness channel), adjusted levels (for darker blacks), and added the slight vignette.

The View on the Walls

Here are a few shots of my prints hanging on the walls of PETAL, a local florist.

These prints are for sale as framed. Many people prefer to have their art custom framed (so that it matches the home decor) so, I am also selling prints.

4x7: $5
5x7: $6
8x10: $25
11x14: $35
16x20: $55

Hopefully they are priced to sell in today's economy.



here's a sneak preview of a gallery wrap that should arrive on my doorstep any moment now!

Putting Myself Out There

Yesterday I hung that final two (out of 6) framed art on the walls of local Florist.

Taking my work to the public is a brand new thing for me, so I'm a bit nervous, I'm excited and I'm cautious. I'm nervous to have other people seeing some of my work and talking about it while I'm not around. I'm excited to have other people seeing some of my work and talking about it while I'm not around and I'm cautious - trying to not to get my hopes up too high.

What AM I hoping for? I'm hoping for sales! I'm hoping for a few phone calls for some custom work!

If you are local, I want to invite you to come down to PETAL. Dana (the owner) is really nice. The flowers are high quality. The store is really simple, quaint and has great art on the walls. You will find a map and an address below.

Here are the 6 pieces that I hung.



PETAL (Corner of Willow and Nees) - Click HERE for a map.
1215 N. Willow Ave #140
Clovis, Ca

Now I'm working on hanging some art on the walls of Cinnamonster!

New Flower Photos

Bright Colors are everywhere in California right now!

I'm totally on a bright color "kick" right now... even wanting to exaggerate some colors!

Here's some examples of what I've been up too. These flowers are in my own back yard.

Of course these images are for purchase either Here or Here