So the hardest part in my new exploration in art has not been actually creating the art, but photographing and documenting the results. I know – you probably think most artists are tearing their hair out over the creative process, but for me, the creative process has been fairly painless compared to trying to photograph glass with proper lighting and not seeing myself reflected in the artwork.
There were light boxes and windows and backdrops for the art, backdrops for the camera, special lenses, a remote control… I tried all sorts of things to try and get a picture that would accurately represent my paintings on glass. And I finally think I got it – randomly and blessedly, on my front porch, hunched on the stoop like a demented cat determined to get its prey.
They aren’t perfect. They are a smidge crooked because I wasn’t shooting straight on, but the light and color look good. So please, tell me what you think-
These four are “O.S. 1-4″. They were my impressions of the BP oil spill and if you want a better look at them (or wish to purchase!), they are currently hanging up at Tout de Suite Cafe in Algiers Point. I’ve also added them to Mojofrog Studio’s website.
