New Years Day 2011 Rock, Rattle and Drum New Years Pow-Wow at the Crowne Plaza in Albany; WOW!

I took the Canon down, and attended the family friendly Healing Winds  Rock, Rattle and Drum New Years Eve Weekend Pow-Wow Celebration, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, in Albany.  I have to say, I was very impressed with the whole event, from the dancing, to the  drumming, arts and crafts,  quality of turquoise and silver jewelry, (some heavier silver and turquoise belts went for a few thousand dollars,) handmade beaded items,  drums, purses etc. All the vendors were top-notch - many award winning. I walked out with John Martinez War Ponies burned wood etchings. The War Ponies are all different colors, and quite beautiful. I thought buying art was  great way to start the New Year, and am very  pleased with these additions. The other great way I started the New Years, was to go see "Unstoppable," the story of a unmanned runaway train. Doesn't sound exciting... but let me tell you- I have always respected railroad, but the story of what two extraordinary railroad employees did, after disaster struck, (one guy 3 weeks away from final day forced retirement,) plus how the Director shot the movie, made this one of the best movies I have ever seen. Left me hanging off my seat - imagine that -  for almost  the whole movie! A railroad movie! Denzel Washington was terrific as was his co star.  Loved it!

Keep checking into my website. I have added  new 2011 and 2012 solo show dates in my Upcoming Shows column,  and intend on taking some new actions, designed to create breakthroughs in my photography style. I am an artist at heart, and spend mucho time studying the colors and compositional skills of the  old Masters of Southwest painting, in Magazines such as SOUTHWEST ART, among others.  I am so inspired by beautiful, timeless art, and am often left in awe of many of these artists, and their ability to translate the world in a brush stroke.   I can't get over how paint can be brought together to create such beauty! I will continue to to be inspired by the world around me and bring it back to you.

Grace, Beauty, Spirit and Love - Blessings are all around us. 

"She believed she could, so she did."    S. Berry

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Sues Christmas card 2010

Wish I could send all of you my Christmas card! It features my award winning "Horse Whisperer"  print. 

I have had fun producing my Christmas cards for a few years now. I also recently produced a wedding book - 40 pages and lots of stunning photography, thank-you very much for M and M! there was so much to see and do,  and no problem finding subject matter in San Francisco! 

What's next for 2011?  - learning new technology,  and giving up being a dinosaur. Yes the learning curve is steep and at times frustrating,  but many have been willing to be a guide for me, which I totally appreciate. In 2011, I will learn more production control. Also I LOVE HD photography. Also - trip - Visiting Narrie in NM, along with all the other artists, in the small dusty town of Galesteo, along with  my tequila swilling ranch group, on the border of the Apache Reservation, in the mountains of Ruidoso.

Photographers Forum Magazine "Best of Photography 2010"

My "Horse Whisperer,"  was selected as a finalist, to be printed in the Photographers Forum Magazine "Best of Photography 2010 book. The book will soon be on sale at Borders and other book stores.

Saratoga Arts Reception - A smashing success!

The gallery was packed,  and the potluck food tables were overflowing, at the "WINTER SOLSTICE"  reception.  All went to eat at  Baileys afterward. We walked down. I spoke to Ann Larsen, painter, about her road to success, at the show.  She gave me some ideas when she spoke about her career, including the cost of advertising her work  in a well - known art magazine, which she has invested in. She paints both Southwest and Northeast landscape, and much more. Her Southwest style reminds me of the Sharp painting style. Her husband is the equally famous and talented photographer, Gary Larsen. They are both on the road to success. Love it!