Seattle Schmap

Happy News! A photo that I posted on Flickr has been selected to be included in the the 8th Edition of Schmap Seattle! There are Schmaps of many cities, which are downloadable and free. You can even access them from your iPhone or iPod Touch- a great feature if you're on the road. They include photos from fellow travelers as part of the map. I posted our pictures from our trip to Seattle & Vancouver to share with friends and family, who knew one of the few pictures I personally took would be selected!

Here in Dallas we have a few of Jonathan Borofsky's Hammering Men. There is also one in front of the Seattle Art Museum, or SAM, so I took a picture to show the folks back home. Follow this link to see my shot on the Schmap. Enjoy!

The Long Lost Polaroid Film

(Photo via jerkwithacamera.com)

Today's post from the New York Times blog The Lens is all about large format, positive-negative Polaroid film. They feature a slideshow of several examples from photographers who have used it in the past. The two films are Type 55 and Polaroid 665. Photographers who opted to use this film toted white buckets of sodium sulfite to rinse their photos after developing. They were then hung out to dry. Both films had a unique border to them that I think make the photo look more aged than they truly are. 

In this digital age, it's nice to go back to the basics once in a while and appreciate what film can do for your art. Unfortunately, Polaroid no longer makes this film. And for that matter, I don't think Polaroid manufactures any film these days. 

But, for a little film nostalgia, check out the blog post and read the stories some of the photographers have from their experiences shooting with the Polaroid films. 

Big Blend : Big Bend

It has arrived...the event of the season. Big Blend:BigBend! 

May 21st, silent G imagery and times ten cellars are joining forces to bring you their works from beautiful Southwest Texas. times ten is releasing a new blend from their vineyard outside Alpine, TX, while silent G is debuting their photography taken in the national park. Join us at the winery for sips and snacks Thursday evening. Below is the invitation with all the details:

My Own Charley Harper

For our third anniversary on Sunday, my boyfriend Chad surprised me with a beautiful tulip and rose bouquet. He also completed a honey-do, which is always a great gift, and hung some art that we acquired (and laid about, waiting for me to find the perfect spot). Chad gets a gold star! So, I finally have Flamingo A Go-Go on my wall! I am a proud owner of a Charley Harper print- and it couldn't be more my style. I wrote a post last week on the artist and the exhibition at The Public Trust. Well, I went to the show, and came home with a new piece of art. And in case you weren't sure from the title, my particular print does indeed feature pink flamingos! I guess you could say I was inspired by Coco+Kelley's post on the subject. Here it is on our dining room wall:

Also, we have an artist in the family, photographer Shawn Hannon. He gave us one of his photos stretched onto canvas. I think he needs to take his hobby to the next step! It hangs next to the Charley Harper, separated by a window. I like that they are so different from each other:

White Rock East Garden & Artist Tour

On May 17th, silent G imagery will be participating in this year's White Rock East Garden & Artisans Tour! This is a tour of spring gardens throughout the East Dallas neighborhoods with the added bonus of several artists' work on display. We will posted at Lance & Lauren Williams' yard, 8200 San Fernando Way. There will also be a plant sale & raffle. The best part about it, the tour is free! See you Sunday! 

silent G imagery Goes to Fort Worth

Several businesses around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex chose artwork from a submitted selection to display in their offices. Bob Quaglia, of silent G imagery, has three pieces on exhibition at University of Texas Arlington's offices in Fort Worth. In case you're in the neighborhood, you can check out some of his work. Here are the three photos they chose: Sepia Mesa, Crown of Thorns, Millipede Home. Of course, there's always the website. :)

Hooray for exposure!

Southern Open 2009

The Acadiana Center for the Arts in downtown Lafayette is hosting the 2009 Southern Open jurored art show. Sharon Shero, of silent G imagery fame, has had one of her works chosen! The juror Eleanor Heartney is a well respected, New York based art critic. The exhibition will feature artists from 5 states: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. Starting May 9th through July 25th Sharon's piece, along with 49 others will be on exhibition. If you find yourself in Louisiana, be sure to swing by the gallery. Look for Local Heroes at Rest by Sharon Shero! 

Feel the Love Friday

Abandoned Detroit

The March 18th edition of Slate.com included a slideshow/article about the abandoned buildings of Detroit. These buildings are so regal yet heartbreaking. The photographer did a great job capturing the sense of loss in these now derelict edifices.

Detroit's Beautiful Ruins

image from www.popandpolitics.com

HeART and Soul

Starting Saturday, February 7th through March 7, 2009 the HeArt and Soul exhibit will be on display at the Bath House Culture Centre & the Creative Arts Centre by White Rock Lake. My beloved mother Sharon Shero has a photography piece "All That Jazz" on display and for sale all month! Please feel free to stop by and support our local artists!