Best Of Old School Shit 2010

by JanLeonardo

 

UFO Version Nr. 47 :-)

 

Only photography and painting with light, no post processing and digital composing

 

Cheers JanLeonardo

 

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by Light Painting & LightArt- Photography Master JanLeonardo

 

Carl Zeiss Distagon *T 2.8/21, Manfrotto Carbon 057 & Gearhead 405, Led Lenser X21R, P5, M1

 

Only photography and painting with light, no post processing and digital composing

 

Cheers JanLeonardo

 

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by Light Painting & LightArt- Photography Master JanLeonardo

 

Carl Zeiss Distagon *T 2.8/21, Manfrotto Carbon 057 & Gearhead 405, Led Lenser X21R, P5, M1

 

Only photography and painting with light, no post processing and digital composing

 

Cheers JanLeonardo

 

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Brand change Mild Seven to Mevius.

 

by Light Painting & LightArt- Photography Master JanLeonardo

 

Carl Zeiss Distagon *T 2.8/15, Manfrotto Carbon 057 & Gearhead 405, Led Lenser X21R, P5, M1

 

Only photography and painting with light, no post processing and digital composing

 

Cheers JanLeonardo

 

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Originally, my interview was in english, Mario just translated it to Spanish. So, if you can't read Spanish - welcome to read in english :) Spanish version with images www.fotografonocturno.com/larevista/

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Q1: First of all, talk a little bit of yourself for the Spanish Speaking Readers, please.

A1: I am self-educated graphic motion designer, working for national TV channels for more than 20 years. Thus, I have good skills in visual mixture of colors and objects composition. In my job I always trying to use new tools, tips and methods. One day I was looking for a fresh solution for a job, and I saw the experiences with long exposure made by my son Mikhail. Mike gave to me initial knowledge, next night I has tried by myself… That is how I discover light painting in 2009. Thank God, my lovely wife support me in this. Since then, we travel together around the world and share our love for light and movement almost every night.

 

Q2: We know you are a representative person in the Light Painting World Alliance. Can you explain what this Alliance is about?

A2: Size of journal article don’t allow me speak too much… Complete LPWA manifesto published on official website, in chapter “LPWA Documents”, but briefly main Alliance’s goals are: 1) spread light painting art all over the globe to attract newbies to taste it or common public just to enjoy; 2) unite light painting artists into creative community for changing the skills, ideas, contacts or even support each other; 3) teach to our art, everywhere and any time it is possible.

 

Q3: What is your role in there?

A3: I am founder of LPWA. This idea was widely discussed through my Flickr contacts in 2010. I wrote about hundred letters to my fav artists, asked them about Alliance idea. Some of them answered, they told me the idea could be good, if execute it properly. Since then I started to work, and September 01 2012 I launched official LPWA website. Of course, such a giant work couldn’t be possible without help of my friends. A few famous and highly experienced light painters agreed to form with me Advisory Board – working team for searching solutions in complicated things and just help me in translation and information support. Advisory Board is live team, the list of members changes sometimes. From the start in 2011 till modern days there was (are) following artists: Patrick Rochon, Mike Ross, Dennis Calvert, Eric Mellinger, Hannu Huhtamo, Janne Parviainen, Hugo Baptista, Brian Hart and TigTab.

 

Q4: How do any other photographers can be involved in the Alliance?

A4: LPWA door is always open! Any light painting artist could join the Alliance in 5 minutes, by 3 clicks and it is free :) We don’t ask for high skills, even amateur artists are welcome www.lpwalliance.com/index2.php?type=docview&id=18

 

Q5: Are there many achievements you’ve got with the LPWA?

A5: I can’t be a judge in this case :) Only people could estimate LPWA success, because of we have worked for community. But I think, following info could tell a lot:

- 4 worldwide exhibitions (Moscow, Paris twice and Oviedo), more than 400 artworks from more than 110 artists

- 8 international special events (Mumbai, Moscow, Aubervilliers, Hong Kong, Lanzhou, Stuttgart, Madrid, Astana), more than 600 artworks from more than 100 artists

- Global Contest for International Year of Light by UNESCO

- LPWA is official Collaborating Partner of International Year of Light 2015 www.lpwalliance.com/event/66

- More 600 registered members from 53 countries, and all contacts are in our artists database.

  

Q6: What’s your opinion about Spanish Light Painters? Can you tell us the name of someones?

A6: I spend a lot of time browsing the web, searching any new nice light painting images. Mostly Flickr’s and Facebook’s dedicated groups. And I see a lot of interesting artworks from Spain. Generally, Spanish light painters are very well-skilled artists. A lot of very scenic images, where combination of heroes and light is dramatic and story-telling. In other words – I can recognize exactly Spanish artwork by its detail’s perfection. Russian and Spanish people are very similar in feelings :) I met personally more 30 spanish light painters (thanks to Oviedo and Alfredo Alvarez!), other artists I know looking to their artworks. Pedro Javier, Riders of Light, Alfredo Alvarez, Erasmo Daaz, Salva Mico, Dave Astur, Eric Marsinyach, Sergi Boix, Carles Calero, David Gnowee, Jordi Soriano, FlashesEnLaNoche, Santiago Salinas, Jose Antonio, Jose Luis, Fran Redondo, Mario Lechuga, Paco Quiles, Antonio Martinez. Sure thing, in Spain there are many more light painters, sorry for not calling you personally, I hope to learn all great names in the future :)

 

Q7: We’d like to know the situation of Light Painting in Russia. Spain is in its best moment with loads of activities related to Night Photography. Does it happen the same in your country?

A7: Light painting in its artistic meaning isn’t very popular in Russia. All Russian light painters could be counted by fingers of both hands, no more. Some amateurs start, but almost the same week, they stop. Night photography is very popular, with some Russian photographers being presented regularly on world’s top resources like professional magazines and 500px.

 

Q8: Do you think people become part of an association in order to share Light Painting knowledge and experiences?

A8: Yes. It is a main reason to be a part of the Alliance. Of course, LPWA isn’t the only way to do so :) Maybe, just more suitable.

 

Q9: How do you imagine the future of LP all over the world?

A9: Creating completely new visual technologies to express emotions and thoughts. Does it sound like a fairy tale? Who could guess the appearance of the iPad thirty years ago? :) With light painting we are able to add aesthetically pleasing and message driven elements and characters to a scene that are not reproducible with any other methods.

Making a special device for light painting, I call it “light recorder”. A sort of DSLR camera, but highly modified to light painting needs, with absolutely new functionality and breaking all usual limits.

I am sure, that light painting art is next level for usual photography. Thus, light painting is not exactly the photography. It is much closer to usual painting (fine art). LPWA official slogan “Light Is Paint, Night Is Canvas” explain it clearly. Detailed idea presented here: www.flickr.com/photos/chukos/10909696294

I think, light painting is more sensual, than usual painting (fine art) or photography.

 

Q10: Many people think Light Painting is just a mixed of light with no sense. Any message for them?

A10: Really? Did you see such people? :) My message could be – light painting is the only art form, which have natural (biological) sense! Because we all saw the light before we were born! And the light plays the first role in human lives. Light movements, light color&brightness, time changing – all have a great sense to all of God’s creatures. And light painting is a way to form a unique message, talking on language which is understandable by people from any places of the Earth.

 

Q11: Recently we found the winners of the Light Painting Award. Good photos, no doubt. What can you enhance from them?

A11: First of all – I am not ILPA2015 organizer. This Award is organized and managed by JanLeonardo Woellert (Germany). The Alliance featured this Award, in order to sharing any supportive information and making judgement by LPWA Advisory Board plus 4 involved artists. Thus, I can’t officially comment any ILPA results and activities, but of course, I can express my personal opinion. The ILPA results were taken by counting jurors rates. Some winners gets highest mark from me, some no – and this is normal. Award could show to community different samples of artistic message, and I think we have it in better manner, possible for the moment. Brodowsky’s artwork prove us, that sometimes just one second is enough to catch the lucky moment of light creature. Bauer’s artwork is perfect scenic and ambience compostion of interesting lightman structure, reflections and icicles. Ireson’s artwork is most unusual and could ignite lot of discussions… let ‘em in! Scott made it with light, this is another (and nicely!) way to go and as a part of light painting stream his “Tiger” slide limits of imagination. Rauscher’s artwork is unusual too. It shows another element of nature, involved into light painting world. Magic and peace in one! Leroux’s artwork is not light calligraphy in general, mostly light arabesques, but such a perfect combination of background and sophisticated light shape! And finally, Palateth’s artwork present specific technique and again – very cool composition of different kinds of light impact. My special comment for Special Photokina Prize winner Darren Pearson. Photokina prize is absolutely amazing thing - and very very important for community. Photokina prize Winner will get possibility to present light painting art itself on next Photokina exhibition. Best 10 winner's artwork should show to visitors our art form in it's best way. Voting for candidates to this special prize, we had take in mind this important moment - we selected not just simple image, but the whole art background of candidate.

As I told earlie, main goal of the Alliance is to spread light painting art to common audience.

To be honest, I gave highest rate to Darren Pearson and Pedro Javier (El Nino De Las Luces). Both artists, in my humble opinion, are highly skilled light painters, with most creative artworks in general, and both can perfectly present our art form on photo exhibition for usual visitors.

Most important conclusion – all winning images definitely are the piece of art. Not just a samples of how to use long exposure :)

 

Q12: Maybe this Award has given you an idea of which countries have got bigger representation. Do you know photographers of all the represented countries?

A12: We haven’t any limits for ILPA taking in mind countries of participants. Any artist from any country could take a part. Statistics still not published, so let’s wait. And yes, I know in person (or at least – via email correspondence) most part of light painters who participate. Someone not yet, but I wrote to them to make connections.

 

Q13: Do you think this Award represents the very best of the LP photographers all over the world?

A13: Again, it is my humble opinion. Unfortunately, some of the top light painters did not took a part. I don’t know why, but it is a fact. If only we could imagine, these non-participants had submitted their best works perhaps the results would be different. Also some participants, highly skilled artists, didn’t submit their best works (I mean, their portfolio contain much more brilliant artworks, than they choose for ILPA). I know the community awaited light calligraphy to be among the winners. I totally understand, light calligraphy (light drawing) is a very important part of our art form. I would gladly vote for the best light calligraphy submissions if there were any. Apparently, the same point of view was shared by other Jury members. In total, this Award could be more representative for the light painting art form. I hope, next time it will happen :)

I have to note, that any kind of public activity in the light painting art field actually is very young. A lot has happened for the first time in history of mankind – 1st worldwide Light Painting Exhibition in Moscow, 1st international Light Art Congress in Oviedo, 1st LPWA partnership with UNESCO, 1st International Light Painting Award by JanLeonardo… We just got started ! Yes, we learn lessons well, trying to extract positive moments for future success. The Alliance gets a lot of feedback about every event, and I am very grateful for all correspondents for their criticism. Everyone can see, we changed our rules for exhibitions twice, making it better and more flexible. Also, regarding any contests, I think we should include a wider range of artistic expressions. More nominations, more sub-nominations.

 

Q14: Once many nationalities have meet in the Award, can you suggest any idea to share experiences between all of them? Maybe a new on line resource like a website o something like that?

A14: I think, many nationalities have met and will continue to meet in the Alliance’s events :) And yes, I have a lot of ideas about how to communicate and share experiences between artists – but any idea requires work and simple efforts by more than one man. That is why, I am always looking for collaboration, to make our art passion more visible. Where are the volunteers who work well together?

 

Q15: We love the winners photos but, would you have liked to see any other photos in better position? Which one and why?

A15: Haha, there is Russian saying “After death the doctor”. I will publish my personal like-list for nominees and winners a little bit late.

 

Q16: Finally, we’d be very happy if you send a message of inspiration to the Light Painters who read you.

A16: Free your mind, forget about vanity, enjoy the process. Heal your soul with light waves. Remember, today you create the future art.

 

Q17: Do you usually work on your own or you have a team?

A17: I haven’t regular team. But I like very much to collaborate with my friends while traveling around the world.

 

Q18: What equipment do you usually use?

A18: Canon 5D Mark II, Led Lenser Torches Kit, Manfrotto tripod, a lot of custom light tools.

 

Q19: Which photographers inspire your work nowadays?

A19: Perhaps, it could sounds strange, but I get inspiration from a lot of artists, from top level to newbies. Inspiration comes not from the techniques or styles, but from ideas and artistic messages. In other words, brilliant execution of nothing-telling image can’t inspire me more, than simple rough sketch with great message inside. I can tell a lot of artist’s names, at least a half hundred… It’s not honest to talk about ones, don’t having a chance to talk about everyone :)

 

Q20: Have you visited Spain before? Talk us about it.

A20: Yes, I visited Spain a few times (Mallorca, Torremolinos, Malaga, Madrid, Asturias). Most beautiful places I found in Asturias, while 1st Light Art Congress in Oviedo. More important for me – I found a lot of friends, kind and neighborly Spanish people. Dream to come here again!

 

Magic View with Magic JanLeonardo Photo.

Amazing!

 

Cheers JanLeonardo

 

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