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Photography: So many spiders

Photography: So many spiders

Last fall, while we were in Florida for a rocket launch, we decided to check out the many nature reserves along the way. We came across one that had a nice walkway through the swampland, and I thought it would be a great chance to try the Canon T3i dSLR that we had just purchased. […]
Mar. 17, 2014
Photography: An afternoon trip to Estes Park

Photography: An afternoon trip to Estes Park

On my travels as an amateur photographer, my plan is to write about my experiences in learning about the craft. Living in Colorado affords me a lot of chances to take many different kinds of photos, and my photography articles are here to help me remember the good parts of what I do. I have […]
Mar. 16, 2014
Ink: Tortoise Moment

Ink: Tortoise Moment

Tortoise Moment; Ink on 140 lb. Cold Press, 5″ x 7″; 
Jan. 31, 2012
Nature and the artist: Rocky Mountain National Park

Nature and the artist: Rocky Mountain National Park

I think it’s very important as an artist to get inspiration from all different kinds of things. Especially nature, which offers so many unique and interesting features that, as an artist, I can’t help but be inspired. Sometimes it’s worth it to just take a drive, and see what’s around you. That might be cityscapes, […]
Jul. 10, 2011
Russ’ Art Blog: Daguerre’s “Ruined Gothic Colonnade”

Russ’ Art Blog: Daguerre’s “Ruined Gothic Colonnade”

It combines textures, architectures and seemingly a whole new world, and it caught my eye immediately.
Mar. 3, 2010
Zombie squash and learning from nature

Zombie squash and learning from nature

There are so many textures, views, styles and all kinds of visuals that an artist can easily spend a lifetime learning just the natural side of art.
Oct. 4, 2009