Archive for January, 2012
Anthony used my critique request form to ask for a critique not exactly of his work but of the way he shows his work, namely, his APhungFoto website.
The first thing I notice is the nice clean design. I like how big the images are, though one problem with this is that part of the photo is obscured “below the fold.” What this means is that I need to scroll down to see the entire photo. One way this could be improved is to decrease the size of the header. I like the header, especially if it is actually a personalized signature. I am guessing it is not, though? Regardless, it looks personal. Though “Foto” in papyrus does look tacked on. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: biography, contact, photography, web design
Posted in Business, Critique, Design, photography | 1 Comment »
My latest photo I think fits neatly into a semi-horror genre. It is at the least revolting, in my own opinion. And it just so happens to be me. Or at least a compilation of images of me, composed together into one vile photograph. First, here is the photo, then a little more about it below:
Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: deface, horror, portrait, self portrait, vile, weird
Posted in photography, Retouched | 5 Comments »
For this Featured Artist, I am interviewing someone I met through Twitter (follow me). I found her images to be quite inspiring in their imaginative composition. I also love interviewing people that I find inspiring and especially those I think are rising artists. It is a good way to find out what or how they are thinking of things and how they work. And of course I have to share so that I am not the only one that benefits. Also, hopefully Leslie will get more of an audience to share her work. You can find her either here on flickr or on Leslie’s website. So with that, on with the interview.
What is the first creative or artistic thing you remember doing?
It started with drawing when I was just a kid. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: birds, dream, fairy tale, interview
Posted in Art, Featured Artist, photography | No Comments »
