Copying is not Enough An appretice’s life in a studio meant copying the work of a master artist. But copying alone does not guarantee an understanding of design. We need to bring “information to bear” as we organize the chaos of life into a successful image. Art versus Xerox In the 1500’s, when a [more...]
The Peasant Painter Can you remember the first time you saw a National Geographic? The exotic landscapes and strange peasants have tickled our imaginations for decades. But where did the interest in peasants find its roots? Thousands of miles from home Whenever I start working with someone for the first time, I always ask [more...]
“In His Own Words” Phaidon Press made a great series of videos, so we could hear Steve talk about some of his iconic images. Before we get into the videos I just wanted to say a few things to you for all your on going support. Lakshmi Blessings On this special Friday I just want to [more...]
ÔªøGreat Compositions La Scuola di Henri When we begin photography, it is a natural tendency to look for inspiration. If we are lucky we might have a chance to work with the photographers we admire, but for many of us, we can only know them through their images. — Getting To Know Henri This week’s [more...]
Classical Influence After World War II the center of the art world changed from Paris to New York. The European tradition was shunned as artists searched for a new voice. But after a generation of rebellion, artists of the 1970′s started to look back again to the classical tradition. What followed could be a case [more...]
Great Compositions Has someone ever asked you why you like an image? Beneath the surface of great picture, there is a geometric design in hiding. In this series, we will search for the dynamic symmetry that photographers and artists have used for centuries to create successful works of art. —Introduction Martin Corone Dos Santos was [more...]
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