The Artist's Blog
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Have fun reading - and have a great week,
Drake
John Muir's Influence
How John Muir influenced my photography
My Conversation with Denali
It was a few divergent paths that converged during a conversation with Denali.
Photography Creating Musical Compositions
Have you ever listened to a song multiple times, and suddenly heard something you hadn't before?
Through my Dog's Eyes
Different lenses, different angles and different experiences offer us each a different perspective
Fine Art is like a Campfire, Rainbow, River & Song
Fine art photography is like a great song, a campfire with friends, a rainbow in the early evening,
Almost Entered the Scene
Could there be any better compliment about one’s photography than that expressed by this young child
My Advice to Kids
The questions they ask are sincere, wanting to learn.
Epson SureColor P7570
Time to move on from my previous printer, I chose the Epson P7570 large format printer
My Photography Methods
At art fairs, I’ll often be asked if I teach photography seminars. I do not.
Blog Post Categories
Click any category title below for the many posts of that category.
A Quiet Invitation
What is the Artist's Journey?
I believe the vision of an artist grows from this inner self—our own experiences, our beliefs, our way of seeing.
This is the heart of The Artist’s Journey, and it's what I'll share along the way.
Join The Artist’s Journey for an intimate view of my photography, the stories behind images, the philosophy that shapes my photography, and the vision captured at the click of the shutter.
What it Isn't
The Artist's Journey is not, and never will be, a promotional email filled with discounts, seasonal promotions or special offers.
Rather, it's a quiet, thoughtful journey - meant to be enjoyed.
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Thought for the Day
"If you do what you can do,
and I do what I can do,
together, we can make a difference.”
~ John Denver
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