While wandering through the Bellevue Arts Fair a few years ago I came across a guy who did paintings of freeway overpasses. His images were clean and minimalist, nothing but strong geometric shapes, with no cars or people. I was really drawn to his work, perhaps because it was very similar to some... [More]

This image captures a variety of elements that I like - strong, geometric shapes, but also a hint of "surrealism", with the bright, open elevator seemingly leading to something beyond. I came across this shot in Montepulciano, Italy. It's just a mundane elevator lobby in an offi... [More]

Something I’ve noticed since digital photography became common is how often people ask “is this picture real?”, or “did you Photoshop that?”  Even the person with little serious photographic knowledge is aware that just about anything can be done with a digital p... [More]

One of the things that I (and I'm sure most) artists struggle with is trying to come up with something new and original. This issue especially comes to light when I travel to interesting and "exotic" places, such as our recent trip to Italy. Many people expect me to come back w... [More]