Then & Now, Part I
A New Portrait Project Every time I open an art book, I learn something new and am inspired to create something new. I return to my collection of art books again and again for inspiration. Recently, I taught a workshop at my studio on Rembrandt and the kind of light he used in his ...Then & Now, Part II
This is Part II of a personal portrait project that uses art from various historical periods as inspiration. My inspiration for Part II was a painting called “Portrait of a Young Man,” by Sandro Botticelli, which he painted around 1480. Botticelli was one of the most celebrated artists of the Italian Renaissance. The painting ...Then & Now, Part III
This is Part III of a personal portrait project that is inspired by art from distinct historical periods. Modern elements are introduced into a composition that originates with a specific artist. If you’ve been following me for a while, you might recall that Irving Penn is one of my favorite photographers. My entire personal ...Then & Now, Part IV
Revolving Self Portrait If you’ve followed my work, you know that I love to research other artists and their work, as well as artistic practices from history to see how they relate to the present. Recently, I became interested in the wet plate collodion process, a method of photography used briefly in the 1850s. As I began ...
