19 May
I have to apologize for uploading these photos late. I have been so stressed with the realities of real life that it’s been hectic.
I had real fun at this year’s may day festival. As both a celebration of life and helping raise funds for a good cause, it really let people’s imaginations shine. What really attracted me this year was the main stage. If you could only see plants grow that big in the physical world, it would make a lot of people smile. Mayday is also a part of my belief’s as well, but to see people enjoying what they are doing can really make your day.
23 Apr
I have to say this year’s fantasy fair is coming off at a rolling start. It’s always been my favorite time of the year, since you really get to see the imaginations of everyone come to the forefront. I mean when you see a Titan Sized purple woman smiling at you, where else can you see that. As always my photos for a Relay for Life event will include many photos of what each shop has to offer. Stay tuned for my second upload batch tomorrow!
26 Mar
I have always been a fan of the blues. B.B. King, Blues Stu Moss (a local favorite), and even the Blues Brothers. The Blues Brothers to this day has been a highly influential movie that helped bring a highlight to an American Legacy. Without the blues a good majority of the modern music movements would not sound the same.
This weekend I got to attend a 24 hours blues marathon in Second Life. There were alot of great sets DJ’s and you could tell everyone was having a great time. Many may ask why do you sit in front of a computer to raise money for a charity when you could do it in person. My answer, you can create unique events such as this. Not everyone can leave their homes to participate in a event. By offering a 3d environment such as this, you add more interactivity with another human being. It may be a virtual connection, but sometimes that is what the brain needs to make an emotional connection with another.
26 Mar
This years clothing fair was very different and unique. What really got my interest was how Time was integrated into each of the themes. As always I have tried to get as many photos of each shop as possible and of each special item placed up for sale as Relay for Life exclusive items.
12 Mar
There are many times as an artist, a photographer, and as a human being that bring you surprise. Each year as the head photographer for the Second Life Relay for Life I’ve seen many different things. Dinosaurs on the track, Tibetan temples, Steam Punk wonders that make you wish to see it in real life. When I first was approached for the position I had no idea what I was in for. Would I do the Cancer Society Justice? Will this Camera Angel bring the depth I can see? I was bloody scared of screwing up. I’ve gained many different friends over the years with relay, some I’ve lost contact with but they are still in my heart. This year’s relay I think will bring some interesting challenges. Working with a theme related to time, so many human emotions can be expressed.
The amount of time you have left to live, the time standing in line for your medication, the time your loved ones gather together to celebrate.
Time has always been a personal subject of mine. I think this year Ill defiantly be a very fun challenge.
26 Dec
There are many different ways a person can leave a mark on our lives.
They may teach us a lesson, give a friendly smile, or acknowledge that you are there.
Each time this happens, they leave a fingerprint. A marking showing that they were once there in your life.
This holiday I have been thinking. Thinking back to those that are still with us, those that have passed. Of Him.
I can still feel their influence. I can see their fingerprints. How they have changed me for the better.
Now I can look upon the new fallen snow and smile.
01 Dec
Sometimes at night we stop and wonder are we alone, is our special someone out there. If i wait what will happen? When I first created this image these thoughts were running through my head. Its a cold winter night, what else is better then sharing your love with someone.
15 Sep
I want to create for a living. To do that, for the past few years I have been attending online classes with the Arts Institute of Pittsburgh to get my Associates in Graphic Design. Before I finally dived into going back to school I had the belief many adults have. Am I to old for this, Can I do this, Why am I doing this?
The last question is something we all ask. Why am I doing this? It’s the question any artist will ask themselves at one point of their lives.
Lately self doubt has been hitting me. Can I finish this assignment on time, why am I going blank on ideas, etc. I am trying to fight this off and have a purely creative mind set. As part of this I wanted to display something I created for class a few weeks back.
11 Sep
I know it’s been ages since I’ve made a post to my own website. When you are a graphic designer who has problems with their own words, it can be difficult to write down what you want to say. Should I talk about my day, should I talk about school, the topics are endless.
Yes I have been known to rant in the past but it never felt right. I know there are many different ways for an artist to express themselves. Words, paint, digital manipulation, the bounds of the imagination are endless. I’ve decided to change this blog to reflect my primary medium. My photos, digital artwork, and avatar reflect my creative side completely. Any postings from now on will be based on my photos I’ve taken, artwork, even work I’ve completed for my classes.
I’ve been inspired by my best friend of 15 plus years to change my life. She’s taken steps to both improve her life for her son and herself. She’s grown ever since. I need to express myself more as an artist. I plan on doing that and changing my life for the better.
I can’t wait to see what happens.
Please take a look at the attached art piece. It’s something I feel proud of 
Via Flickr:
Model: Ishtarangel Micheline
