by mike | Jul 15, 2015 | Modeling Techniques, Pieces of The Puzzle, The Art of The Craft, The Missing Conversation |
A teaser at the end of last week’s post suggesting more to come about changes to the layout peaked Chris Mears’s interest, so, let’s not torment him any longer. After much debate and procrastination, I decided to alter the yard area above the...
by mike | Jul 8, 2015 | Pieces of The Puzzle, Storytelling, The Missing Conversation |
I’m always amazed at how long I can stare at the obvious before I understand what I’m looking at. Every time I’ve come back to this photo, I’ve failed to see the lesson it has to offer. What lesson? Restraint. There is nothing to add or take...
by mike | Jul 1, 2015 | Pieces of The Puzzle, Storytelling, The Art of The Craft, The Missing Conversation
Over the weekend, I spent several hours playing with this image in Photoshop CC, trying out various backgrounds and effects. I know what I want to do but, I’m not there yet, so what you see here is the original untouched photo. (Funny how we now feel the need to...
by mike | Jun 17, 2015 | Pieces of The Puzzle, Storytelling, The Art of The Craft, The Missing Conversation |
Three conversations from last week were all variations on a theme. Conversation No. 1: In an email exchange with a friend I asked whether or not he might be stuck in an analysis/paralysis loop that is hindering his progress. He admitted to the possibility but added...
by mike | Jun 10, 2015 | Pieces of The Puzzle, Storytelling, The Art of The Craft, The Missing Conversation |
If you look at a broad range of an artist’s work, you’ll likely see a consistent viewpoint. Perhaps all the landscapes are sweeping panoramas or intimate details viewed from close range. Both perspectives convey how the artist sees the subject matter....
by mike | May 27, 2015 | Pieces of The Puzzle, Storytelling, The Art of The Craft, The Missing Conversation |
What do trains help you to care about? For what it’s worth, here’s my answer: trains help me remember times and events that are meaningful. Memories that I can only revisit in my mind. Trains help me express a level of creativity in ways that other mediums...