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Where
to begin? Seems like I've always loved to draw. I remember
in my younger days drawing horses and ballerinas mostly,
later moving on to whimsical subjects like happy flowers and
lady bugs falling in love with snails. Then in 1989 I found
a wonderful teacher, Karen Rosaco, in my hometown (at the
time), Duanesburg, New York. Taking
watercolor classes in the evening through our local "adult
ed" program, I was introduced to watercolor and encouraged
to develop my own style. It always helps to have a mentor
who gives information and encouragement freely (even when
what you produce seems a little "iffy").
Karen also encouraged me to bring my
work out to one of the local art shows. Oh what a stressful
day that was. Some interest — no sales. I decided I could
quit or work harder in finding my place in this "art
world". I continued on and off with adult ed and later
attended a couple of classes at a local evening college. Though
I could draw — I decided I should start at the beginning
and signed up for Fundamentals of Drawing I — maybe there
were shortcuts I wasn't aware of, rules I needed to know,
a "how-to" for drawing. In that class, I ultimately
discovered the pencil and all it could do.
So here I am, striving to do that most
wonderful work — the masterpiece. Until that day comes
I welcome you here to share what my world looks like here
in Upstate New York. I hope you enjoy the trip.
My first camera, a 110, was a gift
from my father, Frank, at age 14. My subjects - family, friends,
our family garden and my favorite subject, Gretchen, my dog.
Trying to capture feelings on film. That's what photography
is all about for me. Those moments when no one's looking,
spontaneous and private.
My camera was a constant companion
on the many hikes into the Adirondacks during my teens and
early twenties with close friends. The extra weight in my
pack - not an issue. My cameras continues to be by my side
to this day.
As a photographer, I'm always searching
for that perfect shot, a delicate mixture of light, shadow,
value and the perfect subject. Sometimes there are disappointments,
but lessons come with those disappointments and sometimes
you get lucky.
Here are a few of my favorite shots,
with more to come. I hope you enjoy them.
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