Author Archives: Chris

Photographic Mixed Media Artist

Being Nice, Doing Good with Midwest Music Foundation

January 3, 2014 by Chris | 0 Comments

Being Nice and Doing Good in January

(Learn how to Be Nice and Do Good)

What can I win besides that good feeling deep in my soul?

Inspired by the dauggereotypes of the early 19th century, for this piece I paired a Polaroid emulsion transfer with copper that I patinated with acids and flame. I worked on this series from 2000 until the end of Polaroid’s production in 2008. Revisiting this piece reminds me how much I appreciate the varied and organic quality of the copper combined with the image. With only half a dozen of these original copper and Polaroid pieces left, and without the means to create more, looking through them again is like visiting old friends.

 

11"x14"x1.5", Polaroid emulsion transfer on patinated copper

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Be Nice & Do Good

January 2, 2014 by Chris | 0 Comments

The New Year is full of platitudes and easily dismissed resolutions. High on holiday sweets and delirious from so much love and social interaction, we vow to be better in every way in the upcoming year – to do more, to eat less, to speak up, to slow down, to experience more, to love better.

I am the worst. My list of resolutions is as long as my arm (and if written there perhaps they would stick a little longer). But in the end, it really only amounts to two things: Be Nice and Do Good

Lucky for us, my community is full of people doing exactly that, and by giving them a helping hand we can be one step closer to living our resolutions this year.

 

So here’s the Deal:

 

  1. Every month I will select a piece of artwork to give away. (I still have some fabulous pieces from previous series that deserve a great home.)

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Peace of the week, December 23

December 23, 2013 by Chris | 0 Comments

“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” — Hamilton Wright Mabi

 

Mile Marker 387, 16" x 22"

 

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Experience Art for the Holidays

December 19, 2013 by Chris | 0 Comments

I know, I know, you don’t want to hear it, but Christmas is just around the corner. Time is running out to get something to go under the tree (and buying directly from an individual artist sometimes does take a little longer). But just because you may have waited doesn’t mean you can’t still give the gift of the arts for the holidays, and you can even skip the wrapping paper!

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Peace of the week, Dec 16

December 16, 2013 by Chris | 0 Comments

Being solitary is being alone well: being alone luxuriously immersed in doings of your own choice, aware of the fullness of your won presence rather than of the absence of others. Because solitude is an achievement. — Alice Koller

 

 

Mile Marker 419, 22"x34"

 

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Give More Art

December 12, 2013 by Chris | 0 Comments

Like many people we know, we have cut back on the number of presents under the tree. But by being mindful, and buying only things created by artists that we know – art objects, music, a night out at the theater, a meal at a friends restaurant – we are still giving plenty of gifts. Continue reading »

Peace of the week, Dec 9

December 9, 2013 by Chris | 0 Comments

“As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler; solitude will not be solitude, poverty will not be poverty, nor weakness weakness.” ― Henry David Thoreau

 

Mile Marker 400, 22"x34"

 

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Make artists part of your holiday tradition!

December 5, 2013 by Chris | 1 Comment

Last year between Thanksgiving and Christmas I encouraged you to “Buy Personal” and embarked on introducing you to some of our friends. It was so much fun and a great way to spend some time thinking about and being thankful for all of the amazingly talented friends we have. This year I am no less thankful and it is no less important that you support independent artists of all varieties while making your holiday plans. But I’ve got to tell you, that was a herculean task to take on while still maintaining my studio practice. So this year I have chosen to spend more time working on my new series while reintroducing you to the fantastic artists you met last year. Continue reading »

Peace of the week, Nov 25

November 25, 2013 by Chris | 0 Comments

“When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself.”—
Tecumseh

 

Mile Marker 419, 22"x34"

 

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Reasons 3-11 for hosting a workshop

November 21, 2013 by Chris | 0 Comments

Wow! That was fun!

 

Sarah and I

Some really talented artists gathered in my studio this past weekend to learn the technique of Digital Fresco from Oklahoma City based artist Sarah Hearn. I was so happy to host them all, but a big shout out to the travelers – Phil Smith from Portland, Kina Crow from Pittsburgh, and Lisa Burge from Taos. I am honored that you trusted me and my vision enough to travel so far to spend the weekend playing and learning in my studio. And to my Kansas City friends: Chris, Kelly, Alison, Laura and Jose – I look forward to seeing you soon. And, of course, a big thank you to Sarah for generously sharing her knowledge and skill with us. I can’t think of a better group of artists and teacher to launch my new series of workshops with! Continue reading »