Mid-April of this year, I was sitting with Michael Benari in Simon’s Cafe—read: “best cafe in Cambridge”—a week before a trip to Bryce Canyon and Zion national parks with my son, Noah. Michael is not only a good friend, mentor, and source of inspiration, he’s also a highly accomplished fine art photographer and visual artist….
Two of my abstract composites, “Diffusion” and “Oscillation,” were juried into “Off the Clock,” an exhibition sponsored by Fort Point Artists Community (FPAC). The exhibit will be on display at FPAC’s Atlantic Wharf Gallery in Boston (290 Congress Street) from August 1, 2019 through September 27, 2019. A reception will be held on August 1…
I’m pleased to announce that I was selected as a featured artist by Artsy Shark, an online publication and resource site devoted to the business of art. The feature highlights the two main realms of my art world: “the world as seen”and the “world as reimagined.” The former includes my traditional photographs—people, landscapes, urban scenes,…
I’m excited to be part of the latest Gallery Twist exhibit, “Thrive,” which runs from June 14 through July 7, 2019. Located in Lexington, Massachusetts, Gallery Twist is a unique art venue owned by John and Gillian Ross. The Ross’s have turned part of their beautiful home into a gallery, with paintings, found objects, and…
“I thought this might be something you would want to photograph.” So read the text from my friend and superb abstract landscape painter, Tanya Hayes Lee. Attached to the text was an image of a dismantled baby grand piano sitting in front of a house undergoing a gut level rehab. Even on my phone I…
“Check your travel plans–we’re snowed in. Hopefully the roads will be cleared before you guys get here!” That call came from my friend, a wonderful photographer, Don Hurzeler. Now if Don had called from Iceland or the Alps that would have been one thing. But he was calling from Stovepipe Wells Village in Death Valley…
“Digital Divide” was accepted into the National Prize Show sponsored by Cambridge Art Association (CAA), which will feature 71 artists. The show runs May 14 to June 22, 2019 at CAA’s Kathryn Schultz Gallery and University Place, both in Cambridge, Massachusetts. You can learn about the jurors, Camilo Alvarez and Steve Locke, here. “Digital Divide”…
I’m pleased that “Trash Day #1: Composting” was accepted into the 2019 Visual Feast exhibit. The show runs April 4 to 27, 2019 at Cambridge Art Association’s Kathryn Schultz Gallery. The owner and art director of 13FOREST Gallery in Arlington, Massachusetts, juried the exhibit. Here’s the description of the Visual Feast call for artists: Join…
How does an artist know when a piece is finished? This is a question I’ve been thinking about since I read a quote by German artist Gerhard Richter, whose astounding work ranges from photorealistic to abstract expressionist: “At the beginning, I feel totally free, and it’s fun, like being a child. The paintings can look…
Recently, I’ve been combing through megabytes of photographs that I’ve taken over the past few years, looking for images worth processing. Now, I’d love to say that this is part of a brilliant strategy: take photos, wait a while, then work on the ones that I spared from the delete key. Such an approach would…
Linda Bennett - Steve- what an amazing series of inspiring photographs and lively narrative. Your passion is contagious. Gotta love those hoodoos! Proud of you bro. Linda
abadmin - Why thank you–that means a lot to me!
Charles Levin - Really love how you’ve combined a compelling travelogue with absolutely thrilling images. I also like the way your story builds as the images become even more dramatic – well done!
abadmin - Thank you–glad you liked the story and images!
Lydia - What beautiful photographs. Thank you for sharing them.
abadmin - Thanks so much Lydia. Glad you’re enjoying them.
Barbara Delinsky -
Bravo, Steve! This
blog is breathtaking in terms of both visual art and informative content. I feel as though I’m learning as I read, coming to understand your choice of lens, time of day, and angle. You are definitely the master here. I look look forward to your next
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abadmin - Barbara, thanks for the kind words. And I look forward to your next book–you’re the master of that domain!