Category Archives: Snapped

Interlude with a Goddess

Posted on March 30, 2011 by CatRutgers4Art

Usually, she stands by the side of the sink, proudly perched on a ledge in the arch that separates the cooking zone from the eating area. Theoretically. My kitchen actually gets multiple use as a basement, alternative studio, storage space … Continue reading →

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Containing Fire

Posted on February 21, 2011 by CatRutgers4Art

It’s a very simple series, really: a row of burning candles, fifty-eight snapshots, some taken with flash, some without. The wall was being scraped for painting. The first five images rest well within “Snapped” guidelines, showing pretty much what I … Continue reading →

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Revealing the Image Within

Posted on January 25, 2011 by CatRutgers4Art

I like to take pictures with the light at hand. Sometimes they come out pretty cool. But what about ones showing just a tiny glimpse of image? You’ve seen this kind of digital thumbnail or film negative: it looks almost … Continue reading →

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Altered State: In Motion

Posted on January 18, 2011 by CatRutgers4Art

It’s not so easy to trick a digital camera. Set on auto, its instincts are to correct your “mistakes.” However, I’m not generally looking for the “perfect picture”; I want to create source material for new artwork. For altering an … Continue reading →

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Party Over Here

Posted on January 4, 2011 by CatRutgers4Art

The whole nine yards are essential;  the aesthetic is abundance. Put everything you have into making it happen, and you’ll get back more than you ever imagined. Every party should envelop guests in an alternative environment, swallow you up in … Continue reading →

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