Single Images — Abstracts
Most of my work is now pigment on paper. Here is why.Most images are approximately 8x10" printed on 11x14" paper - exceptions are noted. The prints are signed and numbered. They are printed on heavy weight Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 310gms/m2 archival paper. Here is a look at a sample full sheet as they are printed.
They are shipped in an archival crystal clear sleeve with archival backing board, packaged flat for shipping in appropriate shipping cartons.
I offer a select group of images as, well, sort of samples of my work. Each of these selected individual prints is offered here for $20 plus shipping. Twenty dollars was good enough for Edward Weston; it is more than enough for the rest of us – even including inflation. The philosophical foundation of my uncommon pricing strategy for these selected prints.
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Fort Worden, Battery Kinze, May 2005, Wall Abstract #20
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Fort Worden — a long-ago decommissioned World War I defensive battery on the western edge of Puget Sound -- is now a state park. The park rangers paint the miles of concrete walls in the bunkers in order to cover the graffiti left there by inconsiderate tourists.
I find the paint splatters and shapes make the most fascinating abstracts. They are often reminiscent of Japanese calligraphy. The various colors of paint make transition into black and white a palette with almost unlimited possibilities.
These three images were photographed in late May 2005 and are part of a larger body of work that is still in progress. When completed, my work with the Fort Worden abstracts will likely number a couple of hundred images. |
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Fort Worden, Battery Kinze, May 2005, Wall Abstract #23
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Fort Worden, Battery Kinze, May 2005, Wall Abstract #031
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Abstract #1, Fort Worden, WA, 2004
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This splash of paint is the Park Service's attempt to cover the graffiti on the walls at Fort Worden State Park. I wonder what the hurried ranger would say if he or she knew what marvelous shapes they have created. |
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Abstract #2, Fort Worden, WA, 2004
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This shape so reminded me of Chinese calligraphy that I was tempted to try to identify the character. Who knows, maybe it is. |
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Abstract #3, Fort Worden, WA, 2004
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Abstracts are my most favorite kinds of images. They are strictly personal so I rarely show them. It is a rare gift when they are also personal to someone else. I can always tell when one connects. Their eyes light up. |

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Abstract, Fort Worden #117, WA, 2004
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The Chinese have several scripts for their ideagraphic writing. This one reminds me of their "running script" style that is such a flow of the arm and the brush. |