Portraits of Self and Others

The photo that did not post : ( but it's here now

Portraits of Self and Others

 

 So today my daughter is going to play my stand in model

Six flags at fright fest

My best friend getting a tattoo

Fellow classmate and artist

Blog Article Review

Smoking Strobes

Beautiful Baby Bellies

 This blog is different than many of the blogs that I have seen before. It has a format of smalls pictures that you can view and click to read more about the pacific article. So as a viewer you are able to see multiple articles at one time. I enjoyed this format the most so far, because I do not have to scroll for a long time to see a subject that might interest me.

• Who is the blogger? How is the site organized? Is it easy to read/visually appealing? How often do they post and what are their main posts about? Is it an art blog or just photography?
• Michael Zelbel
• The site is organized by pin size photos with the article topic above each picture.
• What makes his blog interesting is that you can view numerous topics at one time.
• He does not seem to have a scheduled time that he writes blogs. He post blogs about posing the nude figure.
• His blog is all about photography in many different aspects. He often shows videos with his blogs.

 Michael Zelbel shows the elegance of photographing an expecting woman. He is able to give pointers and tips. He expresses when it is the best to photograph a pregnant lady. Also he explains what you can do to make the photography experience great for you and the subject.

Below is an example of one of his helpful videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uk6g2xRvbA&feature=player_embedded

• What is the article about? Who is the artist? What kind of work do they do? Were you interested, excited, curious, disinterested by what you read? If so, why? 
• The article is about photographing beautiful baby bellies. Michael Zelbel was the writer for this blog. He mainly focuses on the nude figure. I found his over all view of photographing pregnant figures intriguing. I am also interested in the nude figure and often draw nude models, so it is exiting to learn how to capture a nude model in a professional matter.

www.smokingstrobes.com

Famous Photographers

Herb Ritts (1952-2002)

Ritts was an Art History major in college and suddenly began a photography in the late 70's. He work was known for it's clean crisp lines. He often used black and white photograph to show form and shadows. He also directed music video for famous celebrities. her Ritts photographed for Vogue. Vanity Fair, and Rolling Stone. He did pieces for Gap, Calvin Klein, Chanel, Versace, and many others. He photographed a wide range of celebrities such as Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, Madonna, and countless others. He was a well sought out photographer. www.herbritts.com

Dorothea Lange (1895-1965)

Dorothea Lange had her own portrait studio. When she first started taking photos it was in her studio. Later she began taking street photos and these were some of her more popular pictures. She often photographed the homeless and unemployed. She started working for the Federal Resettlement Administration photographing subjects during the great depression. www.lumieregallery.net

 

Cecil Beaton (1904-1980)

Cecil Beaton was a staff photographer for Vanity Fair and Vogue. He was also an Oscar winning stage and costume designer. One of his most well known photos are of Marilyn Monroe. www.pinterest.com

 

Eve Arnold (1912-2012)

Eve Arnold began her start in photography working in photo finishing plant in New York City in 1946. She started studying photography in 1948. Arnold was appointed to the advisory committee of the National Museum of Photography, Film, and Television in Bradford, UK. She published a total of twelve books in her lifetime. www.magnmphotos.com 

 

Irving Penn (1917-2009)

Penn first stepped into the artist world by originally wanting to be a painter. He was offered a job as a cover photographer for Vogue and began his career in 1940 in photography. He developed his style using natural light and spare backgrounds. www.content.time.com

 

 

 



 

 





Questionaire

1. What’s your major? What year will you graduate?

My major is Liberal Studies with a concentration in Art and a minor in Photography. I graduate this year.

2. Why did you choose a photography class (or photography as a major), and what do you hope to learn from school in general and this class specifically?

I choose photography as a minor, because art and photography are similar in many  different aspects. I believe that I can use photography to help me succeed in the art world.
3. What are your goals after graduation? Please list your goals in reverse order, starting five years out, then three, two, one, and six months.

Five years from now I plan to be successful in my career path. Three years from now I plan to  buy a house. Two years from now I plan to buy my dream car. One year from now I to graduate college. Six months from now I hope to continue my hard efforts in school and art.
4. What artists, musicians, photographers, writers, movies, books have influenced you/your work?
I mainly like to focus on beginning artist. Beginning artist have an inside look on what you can do to help your career.

5. Are there any important websites that you are referencing for art/photo competitions and/or information?

www.aamdallas.org

6. What museums and/or galleries have you been to in the past year?

The African America Museum and the gallery at Texas A&M Commerce University.
7. Have you had any photo projects and/ or training in the past?

I do not have any formal training pertaining to photography.
8. What is the value of art for the artist?

It depends on the artist themselves. As far as myself I have an emotional attachment to all of my artwork. At first it was difficult to even sell my art, until I decided I rather my art be admired by a buyer than just collect dust on my wall or stay in storage.
9. What is the value of art for the audience?

Also I believe this is something that depends on the viewer. I know that when I view a art piece that I find visually interesting I value the meaning, the color pallet, and the image as a whole.
10. Is photography a vocation or an avocation?

For myself I could see me using photography in both ways.
11. What is your passion?

My passion in life besides family would have to be art in any form.

12.What are you afraid of? What makes you uncomfortable?

I'm afraid of failing. Something that makes me uncomfortable is someone that enters my personal space without permission.
13. Do you have a passport? Are you a traveler?

I do not have a passport at this time. I do plan on getting one soon. I have traveled to several state, but I have plenty of other places I would love to venture.
14. Who is your favorite artist? And why?

I don't have a particular favorite artist. I find interest in a variety of artist.

15. Why did you sign up for this class? What do you hope to learn from it?

I took this class to learn more about photography. I hope to learn how to make photography visually interesting to others.

My World

                                                    
                                                       My Daughter practicing her letters.

 

 My drive at night from Commerce to Mesquite.

 

 My panting that was picked as a semi-finalist for the Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series. This painting is titled Abstract Dream and will be showing at the African American Museum September 19, 2013 at 6pm until 9 pm. Please visit www.aamdallas.org for more information.

                          
                          My sister's dog Shelia had puppies. Here is one of eight....so cute.


                         The picture below is of a project I'm working on in my sculpture class.