Sorry

I missed the August Image of the Month completely, been a crazy time around my place and it just slipped past me….

Image of the Month ~July~

The current Image of the Month is an old one I have had just taking up space… that is until I found it a few weeks ago.  I’m not sure why I didn’t move this into the galleries back when I took it, probably just overlooked it.  For me its simplicity makes the image…  proving you don’t need elaborate lighting, dramatic changes in photoshop or anything else.  Great form, light and timing create yet another beautiful image.

Slacking

I know I should post to my own blog more often… just been slacking lately, stupid life getting in the way…

Image of the Month ~ June ~

I worked with this girl a couple of summers ago and have just been waiting for the right idea to hit me to use with some of her images..  This has been an idea that I’ve been thinking about for a while.  The frozen in time concept is something I read in a book and have been playing with the concept every since.  Stone is forever, so it only seemed fitting to try and incorporate into my work.  It took me a while to work out the technique but I am really happy with the results.  

I will be separating the images in the gallery up really soon into categories, until them, sift through the current gallery to see more of this work.

Who cares !?!

Today the talk shows focused on Obama calling someone “sweetie”… who cares?  Does it really matter that he did?  Shouldn’t we be more concerned with what his experience to lead our country is, or what he plans on doing while he is in office, or how he feels about the issues that effect us, the general population….  

I personally don’t care that he called someone sweetie, it matters not in the grand scheme of the election.  I just want someone to explain to me why all this trivial stuff is “news” and why his beliefs, experience, and plans are not.

Image of the Month ~ May

This is another of my favorites.  The model is a wonderful woman, open for just about anything and has more energy and drive than anyone I have ever met.

I think it is the look in her eye that makes this a favorite.  I’m fond of how the shadow brings out every muscle and the light captures just enough of her face, making her expression draw you in, wanting more.

WWII style Pin up models needed

I’m working on a project for Blue Star Mothers in my area.  We are going to put together a WWII style pin up calendar that all the proceeds go to this local chapter and I will be needing models that want to volunteer their time for this project.  

Each moth will be a different theme, an old Army jeep, 40’s car or truck, classic motorcycle, possibly a tank or helicopter….  etc.  I have a good friend of mine doing make up and hair and am working on a local retro store loaning us vintage outfits.

I have a few of the props located already but am still looking for more, if you know someone who has something that would work for this calendar, please let me know.

I am planning on having enough sponsors that we can have at least 100 calendars printed that will be given to some of the troops at no charge.  

You will receive a calendar for your time as well as the images on cd.  I will be starting this quite soon, so let me know as soon as you can if you are interested, thanks.

M2 Studio

Here is some information I received from Matt Moffett, a local artist, I hope you go by and check out his work…

My Tulsa

A new collection of Tulsa cityscapes by Matt Moffett at The Wild Fork Restaurant in Utica Square.

 

Hello Everybody!  I just wanted to let you know that I just hung a show at The Wild Fork restaurant in Utica Square.  The show is called “My Tulsa” and it is twelve oil paintings depicting various places and buildings that I consider to be “my Tulsa”. 

The first time I had a show about Tulsa (called “Downtown” at The Circle Cinema in August 2006, I sold out! Since then I have had so many requests for more, so I came up with this new show. 

Some paintngs are of downtown, including The Blue Dome, and Boston Avenue but also of the Garden Center, Woodward Park and Utica Square.  The show was hung yesterday and will be up till the end of July.  There is no formal opening because I am traveling and studying art in Santa Fe, NM and NYC in May 2008.  I hope that you will stop by (Wild Fork, yum!) and see my newest collection. 

If you would like to add one of these fabulous paintings to your personal collection, please don’t hesitate to call me…or if you would like I can join you for a meal and talk about my inspiration for the show.  Hope all is well and that you are enjoying this fabulous spring!!  Oh- you can see the paintings online under cityscapes on my website, www.m2tulsa.com or www.m2studioportraits.com. Drop me a line and tell me what you think or what your favorite icons of Tulsa are… I am sure I will have another show of Tulsa paintngs! 

Thank you for your support and always buy local art!

Carnality Ball

May 10th 20088pm-2am722 N. Broadway5th floorMagnolia Building
www.CarnalityBall.com
OKCGrind Show at Carnality Ball! Spark your whip with 2D & 3D art. Excite your eyes with experimental sway. Taste delight in exotic fashion and sexy side shows. Entirely too much fun to be legal. Check your inhibitions at the door.

The Fetish Ball will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2008 8pm-2am 722 N. Broadway OKC 5th floor of the Magnolia Building This year’s theme is “Prohibition.”

We are thrilled to inform you that planning for the 2008 CARNALITY BALL: An Erotic Art Exhibition and Fetish Ball is underway. Last year’s Carnality Ball was a great success and sold out, with over 300 people attending. Carnality Ball also made the cover of the Oklahoma Gazette, providing tremendous exposure for local Oklahoma artists and our sponsors. This year, Carnality Ball will be moving to a larger venue to accommodate the growth of one of the most eccentric and engaging parties in Oklahoma City. We are anticipating an audience of 800 people this year.

Proceeds support Rampage Artist Inc.,  we are a non-profit organization working towards becoming a 501c3 that supports Oklahoma creativity in all forms. Rampage provides opportunities for artists to showcase their creative efforts locally as well as sponsoring exhibitions nationwide.Though this is an adults-only event, all ages are welcome to participate in many Rampage events. Through Rampage Artist, Inc., artists have an outlet to present and showcase their talent in exhibitions and collaborative projects.All forms of art are welcome and many of our events are multi-media to involve all five senses in the creative experience.

Carnality Ball is one of Rampage Artist, Inc.’s biggest fundraisers. Last year’s event sold out, with over 300 people attending. For 2008, we are moving to a larger location and anticipating 800 attendees. Make plans now to attend this exciting event – we promise you’ll have fun, all while furthering the mission of Rampage Artist Inc.!

More models needed

I am looking for models once again to submit work to an independent calendar producer on the east coast.  The style is maxim/playboy style on location.  Drop me an email to get more information on this project.  I’m also looking for models to put together my own calendar for next year.  There is a deadline for both calendar’s, images must be submitted by the middle of May, so if you are interested or know someone who would be, drop me an email, thanks.