I've blogged in the past about how few artists are creating art that references the housing crisis - and that's still the case - but a musician I love has just released a video that shows another current crisis - unemployment.I was at a private VIP event with Ryan Star last December - I was there shooting, and dropped a piece of equipment during the space between two songs, and so of course everyone in the very small room had to turn to see who the dork was who was making noise during his set... Read Full Story

I'm a little late blogging about this, but it's only because I had so much fun, that I didn't want it to end - and blogging is definitely an after-the-fact activity! A little over a week ago I went to a great show, spent loads of time with some great friends, shot all kinds of amazing images, ate some great food, and spent way too much money on parking in LA. Just a fabulous weekend!But about that show, since it was definitely the high point of the weekend... It was Lovehammers - direct from ... Read Full Story

Last month, after reading an article that mentioned how few artists were currently doing work that referenced the current housing crisis, I decided to go out and shoot - with absolutely no expectations. I wasn't sure what I was after or what I was trying to say, and that was okay. It was just an exercise, and I blogged about my first attempt here.That first attempt was shiny, happy, and glossy, which was a little surprising given the subject matter, but not totally unexpected, if you know me.... Read Full Story

I moved some of my things out of storage this weekend, and happily came across this painting I did several years ago. An abstract done in acrylics on canvas - in my favorite color combination - violet and a dark purple, with orange. I still love it, years later, and it makes me happy to post it here, and share it with the world.I may not earn my living as a painter, but I think all artists play in other media at times, and this painting is just as much me as any photographic image. Who I am a... Read Full Story

I got invited to an industry showcase in Los Angeles this week - Jason Castro, who was on American Idol in 2008, and is now signed to Atlantic Records, was at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills. I'd never heard his music before, but the invitation came from someone who used to work with one of the singers on Rock Star, and she's now working with Jason - so I jumped at the chance to go! If she believes in him, then he has to be good - right? And I'd been hearing about the SLS Hotel a lot lately - ... Read Full Story

Last week online pop culture magazine, Icon vs Icon published a great new interview with Marty Casey - and with it they debuted some images of mine that have never been seen before.http://www.iconvsicon.com/2009/08/08/marty-casey-talks-lovehammers-explosive-new-album-heavy-crown/Shot last fall in San Juan Capistrano, the session yielded one truly iconic image - and of course Icon vs Icon chose that one for their headline image! It's also the primary image on myspace.com/martycasey and it's th... Read Full Story

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If you own a web site, I have an offer you might be interested in!For this week only I'm offering a free listing in the Clyana.com Directory. Usually $25, the free promotion runs this week only, and ends at midnight on Friday, August 7th. If you're at all interested in SEO then you know the value of links to your site - and now you can get one for free, if you act quickly.Why am I doing this? Well the directory itself needs a little promotion! And it's mid-summer, and it's hot, and having a g... Read Full Story