Weekend Photo Walk

Photos taken during this weekend's photo walks around the lake.

Sunset Lake, Vicksburg, Michigan

NoLA Rising // IYTI Holiday Art Submissions

These were the recipients of my art submissions to Rex Dingler's "NoLA Rising" // "It's Yours Take It" art project held in New Orleans. The premise behind the project was simple. Someone brings a brand new toy in a box to donate to children and they get to take a piece of art with them. The toys are then donated to programs for the annual holiday distribution.

Photo credits: Rex Dingler
www.flickr.com/photos/nolarisingproject/

New Line Art - Banatomy

I've had this image floating around my head for awhile. Today, I finally made some time to get it on paper.


Copic Multi-liner pens on marker paper.

Some Recent Photos From Around Vicksburg, MI

Not much art to show these days but here are some recent photos taken around Vicksburg, Michigan.

It's Yours Take It - Regensburg, Germany Free Art Event

These were my submissions to the It's Yours Take It" Free Art Project held in Regensburg, Germany.

Artists who submitted work include:
andres musta // bartotanment // bof. // bytedust // casperinc. // dctr // dr. chabz // ebenholz // encore // essege.fra // existencil // faylure // fishbitch // fleck.one // iam: // isce // julia die punk katze // kater karlo // lofgna // m,val // matysku // rekone // sammo // seven logos // shnzl // späm // splut! // sticky jahz // t-ninja // tona // veloce150 // vidalooka // wojofoto


Photos courtesy of:
www.flickr.com/photos/splutart/

A Comforatble Kayak!! - Jackson Kayaks Coosa Angler Kayak

I stopped kayaking about four years ago due to it becoming increasingly uncomfortable. Sitting in a kayak just wasn't pleasant anymore. I was only able to paddle for about an hour before I would start cramping. So kayaking was done for me. Well through the years I've researched different kayak models hoping to find one that would possibly be more comfortable. Unfortunately kayaks are basically the same. You either sit in them or sit on top. Neither option was comfortable for me. However this past Fall I found some video clips on youtube about the Coosa Angler Kayak. It was a kayak that allowed fishermen to stand and fish, plus it had an adjustable seat that could be lowered and raised. Since the seat could be raised it appeared as though you could sit in a much more normal position than what a kayak usually allows. I immediately ordered the kayak (shown) and have had it since March. Unfortunately, the seat, albeit much more comfortable than all other kayaks was still uncomfortable (for me). So on a whim, I thought I'd try replacing the seat with a video game chair. To my surprise it fit perfectly and was completely stable. I have to admit the seat is way more comfortable than my living room sofa. Thanks to Jackson Kayak (and a simple modification) I can enjoy kayaking again. Needless to say I love the Coosa Kayak.

Video Fishing - Bass, Bluegills and a Turtle

I found a fairly active little spot between some lily pads. At least four Large mouth bass, a dog fish, a dozen bluegills and a turtle were all swimming around.

It's Yours Take It Free Art Events - Germany

My submissions to one of two "It's Yours Take It" Free Art Events to be held in Germany.
Media: Acrylic, sharpies and Permapaque Paint Pens on cardboard. (Single Layer Stencil)

Anthony Bourdain Metal Lunch Box

Experimental, hand-painted Anthony Bourdain metal lunch box.

Media: Acrylic, Permapaque and copic pens on a metal lunch box.

Slow-Motion Video Experiments with the Casio EX-FH100

30 seconds of rain drops



One minute of waves

Unfortunately it's been way too cold, rainy and windy to take the boat out so I figured the next best thing was to experiment with some slow motion video.

Videos shot at 320 frames per second with a Casio EX-FH100 Camera.