Art / Film / Nature

To Awe and Inspire…

This short film, Dark Side of the Lens, directed by Mickey Smith, was featured on Anthology Mag’s site just recently.  It not only provides awesome cinematography but also a glimpse into the world through the artist’s lens.  Mickey Smith is a surf photographer but, moreover, an artist living what he loves.  Watch Dark Side of … Continue reading

general stuff

Dear Photograph…

The submitters of dear photograph.com were given simple instructions, “Take a picture of a picture from the past in the present”. Similar to the passing of time, the photos evoke a certain reverence for their beauty countered with a longing type of nostalgic sadness.  I find interest in the thought of all that has happened between … Continue reading

Art / local

Buy 1 Get 1 Free…

 The road side fireworks stands that dot Texas highways normally don’t demand attention and certainly haven’t proposed (in my eyes) artistic potential.  However, the unobtrusive landmarks and their charismatic proprietors poignantly portrayed by Kenny Trice provoke interest and unconventional nostalgic charm.  Check out some of his other projects here. Recently, he chronicled the flipping of … Continue reading