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shirtless man leaning against wire fence

Obtuse

With this post, I decided to demonstrate the power of the angular viewpoint. An initial lesson which always stuck in my mind was to remove yourself from the normal plane of standing. Combining a low or high perspective combined with radical angle can dramatically influence your image. I have always sought a dynamic perspective to […]

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nude man in studio holding old phone

Matt Redux

So, as I’ve probed the archives searching through older black and white works, I found my transitional negatives. These pics are shot on film at the same shoot when I began using a digital camera. They were my back-ups for the digital. Just in case. I remember those early experiences with this new technology. I

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portrait of shirtless man outside grasping mossy tree

Portlandia

In 2019 I ventured out west to Oregon visiting artist friends in Portland. I always seem to focus on the darker side of humanity at home with abandonments as my chief location. But Portland captured my attention in a different way with its natural beauty. Industrialization gave way to calming nature. There was a lushness

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Egyptian style tomb with multiple figures approaching doorway

Again with the Cemeteries!

In a previous posting, I detailed the figurative work completed in cemeteries. I enjoy the solitude and the amazing range of sculptural styles. Working here allows complete immersion into the composition with little interference. Basic graveyards have little appeal. The best locations exist in older cities where cemeteries offer audacious expressions of wealth after death.

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portrait of man looking to the left

The Inn at Zanesville

My preferred location is one that is off the beaten path or hidden. Or places that hide in plain view. I feel an affinity toward the forgotten for there is concealed beauty beyond the flashing lights. It’s exciting to find these gems because they are so transitory. Their beauty, like a blooming flower, can disappear

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