Photography Emulating Art

There are artists who have emulated artwork among us; some of this came to the height of it's conception during photography's modern/postmodern transition and the concept of reproduction; Andy Warhol, Sherri Levine, Richard Prince and Cindy Sherman to name just a few. For some like Sherri Levine and Richard Prince, the idea was copying the...

Microphotography

In my Intermediate class this week, I was showing macro lenses and someone used the phrase "microphotography". I corrected them, because there is a different between macro and micro. It comes down to the amount of magnification; in macro, they are things you can still see with the naked eye, but micro has a 20x...

City Seeks Art for Public Art Project

The City’s Office of Arts + Culture invites professional artists and artist teams to apply for community engagement, creative placemaking and public art installations along the Del Rio Trail. “This project will bring the local community together with local and national artists to create a beautiful and engaging pedestrian corridor for Sacramentans to enjoy the...

Community Mural Paint Days

So...the blog has been quiet the last two weeks as I grade like mad for the end of the semester. For the most part, I keep this blog running only during the school year, but I like to end it each time with something fun to unwind with. I think this next post qualifies for...

Sacramento Mural Paint Day

Community Mural Paint Day is this Saturday, December 4! This is an exciting opportunity to participate hands-on and add your brushstrokes to the amazing mural that is in-progress at 4611 Freeport Blvd. The mural is a paint-by-number design and you'll be supported by lead artist, Jaya King, and her team, Uli Smith, Nicole Keith, and...

Monster Mash

...And If you'd like to try your hand at making your own monster self portrait, either via Photoshop or via costume and lighting, or some combo, I'll give 2 points extra credit to...