From Jerry Saltz in the comments page of New York Magazine’s site about his favorite paintings in New York City: Dear Readers, Thanks for reading this column about my favorite paintings in New York museums. Do you have an inner art-critic dying to get out and get published? Maybe I can help. I’m expanding this [...]
Food photography as a panacea for frustrated former-painter?
Jul 26, ’10
11:41 AM
I’m beginning to think that food photography is an excellent way to exercise the frustrated former-painter aspect of my personality. I shot with food stylist/chef Michelli Knauer last week. She made sardines with eggs and beets! The color combo is worthy of praise, no? I really enjoy moving blocks of color around. It reminds me [...]
Paparazzi?
Jun 14, ’10
8:22 PM
The New York Observer (June 14, 2010 issue) in an article about the Ron Galella doc Smash His Camera refers to Harry Benson as a paparazzi photographer. That’s weird.
The Photo’s Verisimitude / Isn’t the World Amazing?
May 12, ’10
8:53 PM
I love a good 50 cent word. This one I looked up to be sure I understood it properly. _____________________________ Verisimiliar Main Entry: veri·sim·i·lar Pronunciation: \ˌver-ə-ˈsi-mə-lər, -ˈsim-lər\ Function: adjective Etymology: Latin verisimilis Date: 1681 1 : having the appearance of truth : probable 2 : depicting realism (as in art or literature) — veri·sim·i·lar·ly a [...]