Adventures across the USA

I have set out on a 3-week photo expedition across the US. I have never been to the Southeast, although I have always loved Southern cooking. This trip is being taken in a 1974 Airstream Argosy (a painted lady). I'm hoping to see swamps, plantations, and other photo worthy sites. My trusty great dane and photo assistant Kat are along for the ride.

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Nominate Me!

The RFT is hosting the 2^nd annual Mastermind Awards. If you like my work please nominate me for this award. $1,000 could buy me a new lens or help fund a trip to Ecuador.

Do you know a local artist (or two) whose work is worthy of recognition and who could use a little cash to fund his or her projects? Then nominate that person for Riverfront Times' MasterMind Awards.

For the second year in a row, we are rewarding four stand-out individuals for their work in the categories of visual arts, performing arts, film/video/media and literary arts. Each winner will be presented with a $1,000 check at RFT's annual Artopia gala on Thursday, August 27.



http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2009/06/nominate_st_louis_creatives_for_rfts_mastermind_awards.php

Wall Ball 2009 Video

In my digital photo class we learned to make movies 

with our pictures.  This is what I came up with.

St Marys Infirmary

To view the full images see http://www.flickr.com/photos/jen303/sets/72157617364935256/show/

Photographer J. Roberts will be on display at Mokabes through May 5th. She captures images that instantly become striking conversation pieces, allowing the viewer to create a story with their mind. Opening Saturday April 18th 5-7pm. Mokabes is located at 3606 Arsenal St Louis, MO 63116.

Saint Louis Marathon Pictures Up!

I went to he St. Louis Marathon Sunday April 19th. 15,000 people participated! These pictures were taken at the finish line http://www.printroom.com/ViewGallery.asp?userid=Jen303&gallery_id=1510481

Stop Motion Video

I made my first Youtube video. Oswald and Kat were nice enough to play ball for me.

Black and White Assignment

I had the chance to learn a new technique in my digital class for turning your colored images black and white. See images HERE

Macro Assignment

I was asked to do macro photos for a class assignment. Here's what turned out.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jen303/sets/72157616191294998/show/

Art opening April 3rd at Cummel's Cafe

Portrait Assignment

I had my first try at portrait photography using lights. It was comical to say the very least. I felt like I was doing a bad senior pictures shoot. View pictures HERE

Flash Assignment

I shot Kat swinging a baseball bat for my flash assignment. See photos here

Architecture Assignment

I had the pleasure of going out with Delaney to shoot downtown. We had a great time and both got some really good shots.

See images here

St. Charles Landscapes

I had a chance to go to St. Charles yesterday and enjoy the beautiful weather. I had never walked all the way down to the show before. It was nice to be on Main Street on a weekday when there were not a lot of people to share the sidewalks with.

Check out the pictures HERE

Back from New York, gearing up for Vancouver

I am back from New York, and I brought germs home with me. I remember thinking while on the subway that there was nowhere for those germs to go. I love the city...the lights, the huge buildings, all the advertising, all of it! I already have plans to go back. We made it out to Brooklyn, which seemed like a whole nother world. I actually thought I was going to get sunrise shots of the city from Brooklyn, but it was 15 degrees the morning I made it up before dawn. Every New Yorker that we asked for help was so friendly. Officer Clark in Times Square told us about the best sushi restaurant and how to get cheap front row seats into "The Heights". I toured NYU and viewed a student show on display. And I learned some things about how to display my prints. The best part about the trip was that I sold a piece on opening night! I'm currently matting and framing for the Vancouver show in March.

Wild Game Dinner Photojournalism Assignment

Thanks Ben for having me out to shoot the Wild Game Dinner.  I know everyone enjoyed it!

View Images HERE

NYC Update

We are packing and getting ready for the NYC show.  I have been doing a ton of research on where to go and what to see.  I can't wait to shoot the city.  A friend set up reservations at Aqua Girl on Friday night.  I can't wait to try this restaurant!

I've been busy matting and framing this week, getting ready to send the images to the gallery.   Tomorrow, it's off to UPS. 

FEB 19 OPENING NIGHT LIVE STREAM

The inaugural exhibit webcast will begin February 19 @ 6pm Eastern.  Due to the large volume of visitors expected to log onto this website opening night, bookmark this alternate link should you have difficulties accessing the site:  ustream.tv/artraw

Archives of this and other events will be made available here:  www.youtube.com/artraw

Two new shows to announce - I made it to NYC!

I have been accepted to my first show in NYC, February 19th, 2009. I will be attending the show and am very excited to visit NYC. I plan to shoot the city while I am there. I want to see urban landscapes, graffiti, trains, bridges, etc.

Art: Raw Inaugural Exhibit Featuring Special Artist Show
Art: Raw Gallery
210 Eleventh Ave, 905 [@ W25th St]New York, NY 10001
February 19 to March 21, 2009 Opening reception: Feb 19, 6-9pm

For the inaugural exhibit, Art Raw gallery will feature a 300+ artist show.
On view will be 100's of artworks created by international emerging artists.