News and Events
Solo Exhibition-"Images That Speak"
From November 4-30, 2011 The Artisitc Image gallery featured a solo exhibition of my work in an exhibit entitled "Images That Speak". There was a mixture of my newer and older works, as well as a few of my Photo-Encaustic creations. The opening was well attended...it was good to see so many familiar faces, and meet many new folks. A heartflet thanks to owner Bob Laetare for his genosity in spirit and his inspiring support. The Artistic Image also offers fine art printing, workshops, and other services for photographers throughout New Mexico. You can see the details here.
Goodbye APG...
After six years with the Albuquerque Photographers Gallery in Old Town, the time had come to move on. It was a bittersweet moment as the last of my images came down. I want to thank all the past and current members for sharing their thoughts efforts, and artwork over the years. Gracias en Bien Venido APG ..it was a good ride.
The Enchanted Lens Camera Club
I was honored to have been the featured speaker at the September 2011 meeting of the Enchanted Lens Camera Club. It was inspiring to see the large room filled with so many photgraphers. With almost two hundred members, the ELCC is a fantastic organization dedicated to providing enjoyment and knowledge to its members by offering workshops, field trips, photo critiques and judging competitions. You can see read more about them here.
Image New Mexico 2011
Image New Mexico 2011 was on exhibit the entire month of July. Judges included established aritsts Val Hollingsworth, Patrick Nagatani, and Patrick Carr. Two of my newer images- "Earth and Sky" and "Puha"- were juried into the show. Hats off to Tim Anderson and Pat Berrett for all their efforts.
The World Wide Photography Gala Awards
One of my newest images, "Under the Comanche Moon", was selected as a finalist in the WWPGA international "Best Shot" competition. 9280 images were received from 57 countries- 137 artists were chosen as finalists and will be represented in a corresponding book.
Power of Place Photography Show
In February, 2011, I was asked to curate and judge an annual photography show sponsored by The Wooden Cow Gallery of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The show ran the entire month of March. There were many great images to be viewed, and the gallery staff were an excellent group of folks. Unfortunately, The Wooden Cow has joined the ranks of many galleries that have closed their doors this year. They will be remembered.
ANMPAS 2010
I was pleased to present a guest artist talk at the The Annual New Mexico Photographic Art Show .It was a small but enthusiastic gathering of photographers...and an enlightenening experience for this simple artist. Hats off to Leroy Perea for creating such an important venue for all of the photographers of New Mexico.
The 19th Annual Fall American Photography Exhibit
"Spirit of the Prairie", and "Echoes of Faith" were accepted as finalists in the The 19th Annual Fall American Photography Exhibit sponsored by the Smithsonian affiliated Hubbard Museum. The show runs from September 25 to December 12, 2010. "Spirit of the Prairie" won an award.
By invitation, two of my images from my new Flowerscape Series-"Ataraxis" and "August", as well as "Crowtown- Echoes of Faith" and " "Redemption" were accepted into FOCUS, An Exhibit of New Mexico Photographers at the 105 Art Gallery, located at 105 4th St., on the corner of 4th and Central in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. Curated by Valerie Rae Hollingsworth, the exhibit displayed the works of 18 new and established photographers living in New Mexico. The show ran from July 2 to July 31.
I have accepted a request to be a judge in the Annual New Mexico Photographic Art Show, an exhibit to be held at the New Mexico Expo in Albuquerque, New Mexico, throughout the month of December.
The Annual New Mexico Photographic Art Show was created in order to provide an opportunity for the photographers of New Mexico to share, display and sell their images in a premier gallery setting that showcases local artists. The goal in this undertaking is to encourage statewide support of photographic artists and the activities and education of photography.
The HGTV Television Network purchased several of my images to be included in their 2010 annual "Dream Home". Each year the network gives away a "Dream Home" in different parts of the United States. This year the home was built in the San Pedro Overlook commuity, along the Turquoise Trail between Santa Fe and Albuquerque, New Mexico. The images were purchased thru Jezebel Gallery of Madrid, New Mexico.
Several of the images are seen here in the master bedroom, and also in the Casita, or guesthouse (Photo # 10).
