St Catherine of Bologna - Ringwood NJ 2012 Art Show

My photo of Grand Central Terminal in New York City won a judges award at the 2012 St Catherine of Bologna Art Show in Ringwood, NJ.  Congrats also to my friend the the talented photographer Mike Malandra who took first place in the landscape category and won a judges award too!

I am looking forward to going to the show with my family and friends this afternoon.  If you are in the NY Metro area stop by this wonderful show it runs until tomorrow (Sunday 3/18)

Keep Makin' Art!

Carl

Springtime and a young mans thoughts to turn to...

Motorcycles.... Don't ask me why.  I do not ride them and have no particular interest in them until I see a nice custom bike out in sun and the sky reflected in the chrome.

Keep Makin' Art!

Carl

Reflections on the Orchid Show....

Or more aptly... reflections of the conservatory the Orchid Show was held in.  It was raining when we got to the show, but had just stopped when we left.  I was able to capture a reflection of the conservatory in small puddles on the pavement in front.

Keep Makin' Art!

Carl

More Orchids

I must say... I think I had a pretty good haul... Caught 24 really nice images in a couple of hours wandering thru the show.  It goes until mid April.  I may even go back and force myself to slow down dust a little bit.  We'll see if i have the time to get back there.

Keep Makin' Art!

Carl

More Orchid Show Photos

Once again this year I have blown away by the variety and color of the flowers at the NYBG Orchid Show.  It is well worth the wait.  The show comes at the perfect time.  Even in the mild winter I am ready for some color to remind me Spring is almost here.

Keep Makin' Art!

Carl

New York Botanical Garden - Orchid Show

My Mom and I went to the Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden today.  We had a grand time wandering around the displays.  There were so many varieties of orchids to see.  Ii could not keep track of them all.  just started editing the pictures now.  Here are the first few. I will be editing more over the next few days.  If you are in the NY area I highly recommend the show.

Keep Makin' Art!

Carl

Tools of the Trade...

I photographed my watercolor brushes in front of my late Father-In-law's toolbox.  I call this series Tools of the trade.  These are just trial shots to see if the idea could work.  I think I am onto something here and may try this again in a more series attempt.

Keep Makin' Art!
Carl

The Old Pocket Watch - Revisited

I took a chance to revisit the old pocket watch I photographed about a month ago.  this time I used my LensBaby double glass setup with closeup lenses.  I may need to buy a few broken old watches and make s series of these.

I am reminded you can find art in the most mundane items if you just look at them differently!

Keep Makin' Art!

Carl

Fresh Paint Gallery - Cape Cod

I cannot believe it has been a whole week since I last blogged.  Time is just running away from me.  I made a quick trip up to Cape Cod yesterday to hang images at Fresh paint Gallery.  I am very happy to be back in my home gallery on the Cape and am looking forward to a busy season and all the artists at Fresh Paint having a tremendous year.  I now have a nice mix of things going on.  Besides the Fresh paint I am also at Flywheel Gallery in Piermont, NY and will be in the St Catherine of Bologna show in Ringwood NJ in March.  Also on the books are two solo shows for this year.  I am off to the races in 2012!

Keep Makin' Art!

Carl

Culinary Institute of America - Brian and Stephanie's Pairings Dinner

When my friend Brian mentioned his upcoming graduation from the Culinary Institute, I thought OK he's going to ask me to get photos of him getting his diploma and with his folks or something... Then he told me his plan that he and his friend Stephanie were planning on hosting a 12 course meal for their instructors as a  thank you and he wanted me to shoot the behind the scenes stuff in the kitchen and the food I jumped at the chance.  It gave me an opportunity to use some photographic skills I don't often get a chance to use.  The dinner was a smashing success.  Congrats to Brian and Stephanie on a job well done.  I spent 10 hours with these guys on Saturday and here are a few of the pictures.

Keep Makin' Art!

Carl