I never tire of daydreaming of the visit I had in Paris. I thought I would reminisce with you by viewing the “Ligne No. 4″ sign at the metro station near the Flower Market.
© 2006 Tina Weitz Photography "Ligne No. 4" April in Paris Series
26
Jan
12
Revisiting Paris
For 2012, I am focusing on getting to images that I haven’t had time to review. Sometimes a bit of distance is good, as I see how my initial reaction to a capture changes – as my ideas formulate in the back of my subconscious mind. I sat down this weekend and worked on a couple of ideas I have for a photography call for Poetic Objects.
A couple of Desert Spirit Animals
Madrid Crow-Mium
Ghost Ranch Desert Cattle
And a take on Wedding Sentiments
Wedding Bells of Spring
Wedding Pearls
I like to have at least 2 “related” images when submitting for art entries, so that my images have a stronger story. A feeling you wish to whisper in the ear of the viewer.
Hurrah! I have made my first Artist Call for Entry for the Year of 2012 before the first 2 weeks have passed. Acceptance is not guaranteed, but the gravy of the effort is the step closer I have come in exploring and sharing artistic visions.
16
Dec
11
End of the Iraq War
I remember when my father returned from Vietnam when I was in the 6th grade. After seeing bullets fly on tv and the reality of war, having him back in our own living room was such a gift. Tears all around, including the dog. So now, another war ends. The fortunate get their loved ones back alive. History repeats itself once again. This is my homage to the men and women of war, their courage, and to their ever waiting families. God Bless all who met the challenges of the ultimate sacrifice.
When Johnny Comes Marching Home
01
Dec
11
Always Revising
As an artist, we are always evaluating and revising. I woke up the morning after creating my image for the Flatbed Press Solar Plate workshop and the little inset image on the bottom didn’t agree with my eye. I re-focused on what I was wanting to say, and decided to isolate the the blossom to redirect attention to the dragonfly within. I also adjusted the floating oms, needing a little more dark areas near the top. Okay, NOW I am ready for class.
Whew! The Studio Tours and Thanksgiving have whizzed by and the brisk pace to the end of 2011 continues.
This week I prepare to take a solar plate printing class from Katherine Brimberry of Flatbed Press. I am excited about how I can blend mediums to tell a story and for this workshop will be hoping to add a nice print to my upcoming “Inner Buddha” series with “Three Oms”. This new series explores the meditation and transformation I experience through Kundalini Yoga. I can’t wait to see the printmaking results and am still pondering colors of ink… There are two dragonflies in the bottom image, one in silhouette and one in the blossom looking straight at you. Dragonflies have appeared often to become a strong symbol in my life, I remember my Woofie Dog’s last day on earth, and how hundreds of dragonflies gathered at her final visit to our dog park. Beautiful and bittersweet. I use three oms to clear my mind, and they are represented in the three symbols I photographed from prayer flags I painted last year. The background image is iphoneography which I appreciate for the always at hand capture.
I’m excited to have been selected for the “num6ers” exhibit, juried by Carol Watson and Amanda Smith at the A Smith Gallery in Johnson City. Click here to see the accepted images.
“Aqua Barbie” is in the current exhibit at A Smith Gallery titled “Alterations”, juried by Jill and Dan Burkholder. A reception will be held on November 26, exhibit dates are November 11 – December 18, 2011. Click here to see the accepted images.
“Aqua Barbie” – iPhoneography using Photoshop Express app to crop and BeFunky Pro app using the Grunge 3 effect.
Aqua Barbie, 2011 © Tina Weitz Photography
I would love for you to come by and visit my new studio #1 during the East Austin Studio Tour which is stop number 56. There was a mention in The New York Times about this fabulous event http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/18/us/gtt.html?_r=2&ref=texas.
I have “Stratosphere”, my newest artwork featuring iphoneography, (and an extra print of “Aqua Barbie” 
) on view with 13 other artists at the Studio2Gallery exhibit. Also, I can’t wait for you to see my Polaroid designs on the latest bags and clutches which are available for sale. Last chance to visit the art tour is November 19 and 20 from 11am-6pm at 2830 East Martin Luther King Blvd, Austin, Texas 78702. Hope to see you there!
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I knew it was fabulous, but now it’s official. I can’t wait to see you at East Austin Studio Tour. Voted by the Austin Chronicle “Best Place to See Local Art”. Come by and see the new studio.
13
Oct
11
Sunland Group at ABIA
I love when a last minute chance to shoot for a client comes through. The Sunland Group had only one evening available – the night before operations began – for me to get the shot. This incredible project at the Austin Bergstrom International Airport offers green parking light systems, rain barrel collections and many other eco-friendly features. Nice job! The project will later feature some landscaping, as soon as the water ration situation in Austin improves.
My architect, builder and interior design clients often use the images I provide for design competitions. I am fortunate to get to work on some amazing projects. I just received news on another winning project I photographed for Canyon Creek Homes:
“Thank you for taking the pictures of our custom home in Gonzales, Texas. We loved all the pictures you took and entered the home in the Texas Association of Builders Star Awards and won Custom Builder – Best Architectural Design for a home $500,001-$700,000. The pictures were awesome and we were very pleased with them and your services.
Thank you again and we look forward to using your photography services again soon.
Nora
Canyon Creek Homes, LP”
29
Sep
11
Jurying the Texas Wax Exhibit
I was honored to be asked to select the artworks for the first Texas Wax Encaustic Group exhibit at the Daugherty Art Center. The exhibit installation looked stellar, and we got a great write up from Wayne Alan Brenner of the Austin Chronicle.
