Hi. Thanks for checking things out.

I enjoy narrative art – art that tells a story, or that hints that there may be something more going on than meets the eye; perhaps an implied backstory or a symbolism that the viewer can then imagine and interpret for themselves.

I am attracted to mystery and wonder and poetry in art, the unexplained and the unexpected, tension and uncertainty and anticipation of the unknown.

I'm intrigued by the theme of the human figure in a landscape, or an urban setting - the individual participating in and confronted by the immensity and wonder of their surroundings, or wrapped in the intimacy of a private space. I find that the human figure helps give scale to the environment. The Pre-Raphaelites and J.W. Waterhouse used this theme very effectively in their paintings in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In the world that is Second Life, I love and am amazed by the spaces and environments, the colors, textures and (wind) lights that SL creators and designers imagine and create, and then share with the broader community. I enjoy placing my avatar inside those environments and interacting with them, placing and posing myself, looking for camera angles, choosing an outfit that seems appropriate for the space, sometimes playing with the windlight, and generally trying to become part of that environment, without imposing on it or overwhelming it.

Each picture is individual. I don’t have a certain uniform look that I want to impose on each image as a signature style, although I do enjoy clarity, vividness, and detail, as well as rich colors - and most of my photos have that to a certain extent. I find that the picture itself usually dictates which direction to take with it.

I use Lightroom and Photoshop in my photography work, as well as a Ugee 2150 pen tablet monitor, which I absolutely love! (Wacom is definitely not the only game in town for tablet monitors.) Working with Photoshop is a constant learning experience. I'm amazed by those pros who seemingly effortlessly are able to tap into and exploit the near limitless potential of PS.

If you’re interested in sharing thoughts about art in general, or photographic workflow, techniques and equipment, I would love to hear and learn from you. Best wishes to you in all your creative endeavors. And again, thanks for taking the time and stopping by.