I wanted to extend a special thank you to everyone who attended the opening reception for my solo exhibit at Arts Clayton gallery.  For those that did not get a chance to make it out, here are some shots of the exhibit after it was hung. Read more »

If you are like me, you love finding resources online for your work.  When they are hi-res that is great.  When they are hi-res AND free that is even better.  Here are 8 new hi-res grunge textures for you to use in your work.  All of the images are 4256px x 2832px and 300DPI. Read more »

“Sad Times” | 52.7

Despite our President’s claims that the “economy is back from the brink“, it most certainly isn’t.  Businesses are closing on what seems like a daily basis.  This week, a local newspaper, The Henry County Times, announced it would be closing up shop, after serving the community for years. Read more »

Target Acquired | 52.4b

Deep in the furthest mountain recesses, I conduct my secret missions.  Void of curtains, plants, family photos, my bunker decorations consist of bullets and schematics.  Under the security of night, I roam.  Yet lately I feel eyes of the enemy, possibly scanning my location.  I need to be more careful in maneuvering the countryside. Whole out on patrol, ensuring my sector has not been breached, I hear rustling.  Subtle, but I certainly heard something.  My training will not let me avoid it.  Could the enemy have found me? Read more »

2008 was quite good for me in terms of my professional work, freelance work, and general hobbyist activities.  I received a national level award and two state level awards at work.  Personally, I received a national level award, four local awards, and have been included in a variety of press and publications.  I have been blessed and look forward to seeing what 2009 holds.  Most recently, my work was included in Hallowed Ground Magazine (Winter 2008, Vol. 9, No. 4), a publication created by Civil War Preservation & Trust.  Something of which I am very proud of. Read more »

I have received a lot of positive feedback from the first set of hi-res grunge textures that I released back in May. I like the idea of throwing out some large images for others to use without locking it down so there are a ton of silly rules.  I always get frustrated when I locate a resource but run into an obstacle placed there by the creator. So without further delay, here are ten more hi-res grunge images suitable for photomanipulations. Read more »

You surely have seen those who have found an old family photograph and paid to have it “restored” to appear newer, repair scratches, rips, and tears, and to even convert a black & white photograph into something with more color.  How about the reverse process, taking something new and making it appear aged and worn?  Taking a bright and vivid photo, we will use some basic techniques in Adobe Photoshop to do just that. Read more »