All four parts available on YouTube -
Part 1 - http://youtu.be/yacjArDnRbY
Part 2 - http://youtu.be/wlQHVzdGwTk
Part 3 - http://youtu.be/ufZey15WTAk
Part 4 - http://youtu.be/weebw7QOU80
Warning -- Includes real-life images and scenes.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Leaky kitchen = sinking ship
True Tales of an Insomniac Artist,
Wendy J. St. Christopher, Art166.com
Last evening, during an unseasonal downpour, my kitchen ceiling sprang a serious leak.
I spent the night bailing out, napping in random, 20-minute increments (just in case the rain started again), and remembering, with inappropriate nostalgia, our usual, summer drought conditions.
The $3.21 in my account won't cut it. Anyone know a San Antonio roofer who'll 'work for art?' Hope springs eternal! :-)
In slightly-exaggerated fact, my kitchen resembled my own abstract, 'Sudden Storm' -- only indoors, which is so, very uncool . . .
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St. Christopher signing off @ 4:58 a.m. CST.
True Tales of an Insomniac Artist,
Wendy J. St. Christopher, Art166.com
Last evening, during an unseasonal downpour, my kitchen ceiling sprang a serious leak.
I spent the night bailing out, napping in random, 20-minute increments (just in case the rain started again), and remembering, with inappropriate nostalgia, our usual, summer drought conditions.
The $3.21 in my account won't cut it. Anyone know a San Antonio roofer who'll 'work for art?' Hope springs eternal! :-)
In slightly-exaggerated fact, my kitchen resembled my own abstract, 'Sudden Storm' -- only indoors, which is so, very uncool . . .
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| ('Sudden Storm' - print prices start at $37 US - click for larger view or purchase) |
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St. Christopher signing off @ 4:58 a.m. CST.
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
From Rusty Photos to Fresh Art - My New Collection Revealed!
The Oxidation Collection -
(Print prices start at $32 US)
While on a shooting expedition with a friend, I braved a midsummer, creepy-crawly-laden Texas field to photograph an abandoned, rusty, Hesston 600 tractor.
The resulting pictures were solid, if unamazing. In fact, the most exciting thing about that shoot was the Texas-sized grasshopper I fished out of my blouse during the walk back to the truck. Ewwww!
Fast-forward a few years, when I was hit with sudden, blazing inspiration -- dig out those rusty tractor shots (the tractor was rusty -- not the photos) and transform them into a 12-image collection. Wonderfully recycled visual art!
Piece of cake, right?
One of the many joys of photo-manipulation is that every capture is brimming with possibilities; I never, ever delete anything I've photographed. Even the most mundane capture can become a gorgeous background or texture.
In this case, I had an intriguing source as a kickstarter. I also had about a zillion ideas -- all that earthy color and intriguing texture!
These two images had already settled comfortably into my online galleries, but were starved for rusted company --
So, I spent a week or two thinking . . . thinking . . . thinking . . . Hmmm, an obviously-themed collection of visually diverse images . . .
In typical fashion, the Lord and Lady arrived first. Early birds tend to do that --
Then, late one night, the dramatic Torso,
and meditative Zoned,
nudged me from a half-hearted attempt at sleep.
Several others followed in quick succession.
Finally, the regally oxidized King demanded an immediate transfer from my mind to the comparative safety of the computer --
In the end, one dozen completed works were ready to brave the light of day -- all as different as they are similar. Twelve images, ten of which didn't exist just a few months ago, even as a glimmer of thought.
So, when inspiration knocks, go where it leads -- even if that's into a grassy, Texas field crawling with insects and (gulp!) lizards.
I can't wait to see what comes knocking next! :-)
* CLICK HERE to see the entire, eclectic collection. You can own all, or any part, of The Oxidation Collection . . . if you're so inspired.
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St. Christopher signing off @ 2:20 a.m. CST.
(Print prices start at $32 US)
While on a shooting expedition with a friend, I braved a midsummer, creepy-crawly-laden Texas field to photograph an abandoned, rusty, Hesston 600 tractor.
The resulting pictures were solid, if unamazing. In fact, the most exciting thing about that shoot was the Texas-sized grasshopper I fished out of my blouse during the walk back to the truck. Ewwww!
Fast-forward a few years, when I was hit with sudden, blazing inspiration -- dig out those rusty tractor shots (the tractor was rusty -- not the photos) and transform them into a 12-image collection. Wonderfully recycled visual art!
Piece of cake, right?
One of the many joys of photo-manipulation is that every capture is brimming with possibilities; I never, ever delete anything I've photographed. Even the most mundane capture can become a gorgeous background or texture.
In this case, I had an intriguing source as a kickstarter. I also had about a zillion ideas -- all that earthy color and intriguing texture!
These two images had already settled comfortably into my online galleries, but were starved for rusted company --
In typical fashion, the Lord and Lady arrived first. Early birds tend to do that --
Then, late one night, the dramatic Torso,
nudged me from a half-hearted attempt at sleep.
Several others followed in quick succession.
Finally, the regally oxidized King demanded an immediate transfer from my mind to the comparative safety of the computer --
In the end, one dozen completed works were ready to brave the light of day -- all as different as they are similar. Twelve images, ten of which didn't exist just a few months ago, even as a glimmer of thought.
So, when inspiration knocks, go where it leads -- even if that's into a grassy, Texas field crawling with insects and (gulp!) lizards.
I can't wait to see what comes knocking next! :-)
* CLICK HERE to see the entire, eclectic collection. You can own all, or any part, of The Oxidation Collection . . . if you're so inspired.
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St. Christopher signing off @ 2:20 a.m. CST.
Saturday, December 29, 2012
This Old Blog - Time to renovate!
NOTICE:
Update - April 5, 2013:
Launch Date - April 8, 2013!
Update - March 26, 2013:
The redesign is almost complete. Mere days away from relaunch!
December 29, 2012
This blog is currently undergoing renovations -- please stand by!
While waiting, you're invited to view my past blog entries (found by scrolling down the right sidebar), or to visit my primary online galleries by clicking below.
Thank you.
Update - April 5, 2013:
Launch Date - April 8, 2013!
Update - March 26, 2013:
The redesign is almost complete. Mere days away from relaunch!
December 29, 2012
This blog is currently undergoing renovations -- please stand by!
While waiting, you're invited to view my past blog entries (found by scrolling down the right sidebar), or to visit my primary online galleries by clicking below.
Thank you.
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