Really Good Read

In the portrait studio I work in, we get numerous magazines and publications that I wouldn't consider picking up never mind purchasing...however, I am more than happy to spend a few mintues of the day flipping the pages discussing who looks good and how they acheived the lighting and how many different Kate Moss' there are. She is an idol simply for her chameleon abilities. One magazine we are all happy to part with money for this month is Vanity Fair's "The Art Issue." Now I've read some other blogs & reviews of this magazine & especially this issue. Focusing on the front cover of Brad Pitt standing in the rain in nothing but white boxer shorts. Questioning what VF are calling "art" & the following controversay with Mr. Pitt stating he did not agree to this image being used for the front cover (a year after it was shot). What they appeared to miss in my opinion are the articles inside. Take the time to read this issue & you will rediscover not only the known, classic & contemporary artist, but also fresh new emerging artists who you'll be sorry you didn't hear about before.

The Sound of Silence

I know I haven't been the best at keeping up with my blog, however it seems one entry I managed to put together made quite the crater. I'm talking specifically about the review I posted regarding my thoughts & experience of an acquaintance's show. When I wrote the post I didn't take into consideration that I know the person directly & that my posting of such sharp tongued words would effect this person so deeply. I thought I was writing my own personal point of view & giving a "friend" some helpful words of advise. Unfortuantely, my dagger shaped limited volcabulary & non-existent tact got to the keyboard before the reserved, overtly polite, true Brit climbed out of the Calvados glass. What I believed I was saying was... "this show has lots of potential that I know the creator is more than capable of pulling together and I hope to see it in the future." Sadly my words didn't translate as I had wished and now I have offended another person. Someone who means the world to me. Sorry to the both of you and to the countless few who partially listen to a word I say. I hope this photo is a prelude to better things to come.