A few years ago, I was with a group of photographers who got special access to the newly-opened Cistern in Houston, Texas. It was a great experience that was marred only by a piece of my tripod falling off and slipping into the abyss. One of the images that I shot that day was ofContinue reading “Upside Down You Turn Me”
Author Archives: mellowdee55
The Back Story
I once collaborated with a talented poet on a project where SPACE was the theme. For our project, we chose Hiding SPACE, which explored how we so often substitute our thoughts with emojis.
Celebration!
July is shaping up to be a pretty good month for me. I’ve had three pieces juried into exhibitions–two of them being international. Archway Gallery is hosting the local exhibition and the juror is Rosa Ana Orlando. Although I don’t expect many of my friends to make the trip to PhotoPlace Gallery in Vermont orContinue reading “Celebration!”
Early Fillin’ Station
In 1891, the tract of land that was to become the largest planned community in the United States was purchased by O. M. Carter. It was located 2.5 miles from downtown Houston, and because it was situated roughly 23 feet higher than the surrounding area, it was named Houston Heights. When I first moved toContinue reading “Early Fillin’ Station”
Wood, the Other Paper
If you have the right emulsions, you can print on just about anything. When applied to wood, metal, fibers, masonry, and other materials, a liquid emulsion like Liquid Light can transform your material into a light-sensitive surface similar to silver gelatin photographic paper. Following proper application, you must handle the material as you would light-sensitiveContinue reading “Wood, the Other Paper”
Rest Stop
This image was printed from film in a traditional wet darkroom. Following printing, it was bleached and hand-toned in sepia toner. This framed print is part of the Progress/Progresso exhibition at Silver Street Studios.
A Walk along the Dark Side
My art business is centered around a couple of analog photographic techniques that use silver gelatin papers–film photography/darkroom printing and lumen printing. I’ve had some critical success, and several of my analog prints have been juried into local and international exhibitions. A few months ago, I happened to be walking through my neighborhood shortly afterContinue reading “A Walk along the Dark Side”
Not All Exposure Times Are Created Equal
My studio at Silver Street Studios contains B&W and lumen prints. One of the more common questions I’m asked has to do with time, as in, how long does it take to make a lumen print? Although the standard answer is, “it depends,” most people are shocked to learn that although it takes a matterContinue reading “Not All Exposure Times Are Created Equal”
Hello 2022, Goodbye 2021!
“You can’t wait until life isn’t hard anymore before you decide to be happy.”
Art Holiday Shopping
The Art Holiday Shopping event at Silver Street Studios is this weekend. In addition to the selection of gifts of art, you will enjoy Without Limits, our latest exhibition. Lumen Sale! I’ll be offering original lumen prints for 15% off the regular price. When this shopping event is over, so is this special offer. IfContinue reading “Art Holiday Shopping”