Archive for August, 2008

Amateur Grade?

Amateur Grade?

August 27, 2008 | Comments (9)

Maybe it’s just the effects of “airport fatigue,” but after staring at some photo magazines during a mind-numbing wait at the terminal, something occurred to me. At least half the content in these publications seems to come from non-pros. This ratio is significantly greater on the Internet where an incredible volume of spectacular work from [...]

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The Proverbial “Body of Work” and The Narrow-Minded Art Critic

The Proverbial “Body of Work” and The Narrow-Minded Art Critic

August 5, 2008 | Comments (9)

Is the person eloquent in one language necessarily a better communicator than one who masters several? Is the person who specializes in playing the violin necessarily a better musician than one who can also play the piano and the clarinet? Why is it, when art critics have nothing more constructive to say, they always fall [...]

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Made it Through Another Year

Made it Through Another Year

August 3, 2008 | Comments (3)

I spent the last three days backpacking in the Uinta Mountains, celebrating my birthday in the beautiful alpine basins below Red Castle Mountain, in the company of Dave Fantle and Steve Weaver. More to come… as soon as I’ve had a chance to catch up. Guy

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