Many Thanks and the Artistic Influx

The other day, Friday to be precise, I took part in a gallery opening and moved along on my list of artistic goals for the year. It was all wildly reported here. And, as I had mused in that post, I came away inspired and motivated. There was some great work hung in the twenty or so pieces on show

Particularly touching was the group of friends that came by to lend support and see the work. A big thank you to all of you. You have touched my heart.

I came away from the show with a deep respect for the great diversity in styles both of photography and presentation. My interest in other people’s work has been buoyed, as has my interest in different presentation styles. I went with a straight matted print and frame approach for this show but came away with some creative ideas for future shows, either solo or shared. Of particular interest this time around were a pair of images printed on aluminum. The way the aluminum reflected the light and brought out the colors as well as the way they pop away from the wall really peaked my interest. I am currently musing about printing on this medium and discovered it is available through Bay Photo in San Francisco. Any thoughts about which of my images on my “Purchase” galleries might look good printed in this way?

So, once again, thank you so much for stopping by and for supporting this gallery opening. And thank you as well for all the inspiration. The gallery show will remain hung for 6 more weeks, until mid April, and is located in The Printmaker’s Studio at 425 San Matea NE in Albuquerque (the NE corner of Copper).