I went to high school with Jonny's father Brian but had lost touch with him for over 10 years. By chance, we got together via some mutual friends and ended up chatting for quite a while. After another person entered the conversation, Brian snuck off into the other room for a moment. Not knowing what he was doing I continued on, thinking he simply had to use the restroom. When Brian returned, he had a 5x7 photo that Jonny had taken...
As a three time cancer survivor, Deborah is one of the strongest women I have ever met. She is so upbeat, energetic and always willing to help a neighbor out. Deborah grew up in a home in Houston where family photography was and still is very important. She has told me of 40" x 60" prints of her parents that the family still values as treasured possessions. After investing in a 24" x 36" canvas photograph from her session, Deborah's legacy...
If you don't mind me asking, what do you have on the walls of your home? Mounted posters of vintage french food or liquor ads from Z-Gallery? Various Tchotchke's from far-flung corners of the world? Framed reproductions of famous paintings? Even better, I'm sure some have real oil paintings? The point is, you probably have some adequately-sized art work on your wall of varying cost and quality. What matters to you is what this artwork says about who you are...
Fine Art painted portraits have long been coveted family heirlooms of famous dignitaries along with the rich. As with many other things, technology has allowed access for many more people. While the tools have changed, the art of creating depth in each painting is still a skill that is honed through many hours of practice. At the beginning of 2011, I was searching for more ways to further differentiate myself as an artist in the Houston area. In my search, I found the fabulously talented...
Marliane and her wonderful family met up with me not long ago at Houston, Texas' gorgeous Herman Park. The park is a wonderful location where I can get many different backgrounds without having to deal with houses, power lines and other visitors innocently walking into the frame. When I showed up, the Laws' were hot and ready to go! I mean really, it was 95 degrees and HUMID. I had to stop on the way to get 3 bottles of...
