a photographer and her daily inspiration...

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Bones behind the scenes.



Cassandra Church and her pal poncho.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Digging In The Dirt


I took this picture back when I had a five year old.
I have always loved this image.
A little coat of paint breathes fresh life into it.

Friday, November 4, 2011

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Lifeline




I haven't taken life drawing classes since I was in college. My friend Barbara told me about this great drop in class at the YWCA in Santa Monica. Great tunes inspire a cool, unstructured vibe in the cavernous gym. I'm loving working in color which is something I never did in art school, where charcoal was king.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Finding Joe


A wonderful quote by Joseph Campbell on a movie poster for Finding Joe.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Meloni~fleur





Meloni Mitchell is one of my very favorite models. I first worked with her a couple of years ago on a Taryn Rose Shoe campaign. Since then, we've done many shoots for designers and for fun. She herself is a fashion designer and is living in Italy with her husband, Roberto, who is a painter. To see her work.....Link

Monday, October 24, 2011

Honey Bee by Zee Avi


I have been humming this beautiful tune by Zee Avi, to myself ever since I saw her amazing performance last week at the El Rey.
Link
I was even humming it yesterday when I stepped on a bee and got stung on my toe. I'm still humming it. RIP Honey Bee.