This is an image I’ve been sitting on, but thought I’d post in lieu of, or for lack of, a Christmas lights image this year. I shot this over the summer while on an assignment that had me at USC. It started as a happy … Continue readingChristmas Lights – Sketch of LA Skyline
The December Venice Art Crawl appeared to be a success, with solid crowds braving the (relative) cold and darkness (no argument there) to come down to the beach and enjoy some local art. This month had numerous exhibitions, including a cluster of video installations on … Continue readingVenice Art Crawl
I just returned from a fantastic week exploring the northern coast of California on a family gathering outside the small town of Elk, in Mendocino County. The area is primarily known for three things – wineries, breweries and landscapes – and we made a point … Continue readingMendocino landscapes
I had a rockin’ week starting with watching my friend Curtis record a track in a garage studio behind his house and ending with a night at the Kibitz Room at Canter’s Deli where we watched his roommate’s band, Black Mambooza, perform. I’ve only had … Continue readingThe rock ‘n roll
I went out for an aimless stroll along the boardwalk and beach as the sun was going down a couple nights ago. Along the way I stopped by to watch Venice artist Rip Cronk work on the latest incarnation of his famed Venice Reconstituted (1989), which … Continue readingVenice Reconstituted, again
Just a quick shot of a visitor that joined us while lunching at the Venice Ale House last week. The owner set him down on the railing before coming in for lunch. It hung out for awhile before scooching over our way to see what … Continue readingPolly wants lunch