First Show a Success

I had my first show yesterday at Barleysheaf Players annual art and craft fair. It was a 6-hour event, and in that time I sold 7 prints of various sizes. Not bad at all for my first time out. Everyone who stopped by had very nice things to say about my work. I was so happy to be able to talk with everyone. It's amazing how a picture can spark a conversation with a stranger. Many folks stopped to share their own travel stories, or had something to say about a particular piece. It was so rewarding and gratifying as an artist to see my work connect with so many people. I truly appreciate the support of everyone who purchased a print of mine yesterday. I hope it brings you many years of enjoyment.

Ellis Island

My wife graduated from Cabrini College in Radnor, PA. Last month they celebrated their 50th Anniversary. To celebrate, we were invited to a black-tie event hosted on Ellis Island in New York to honor their patron Saint, Francesca Cabrini, the first immigrant saint. It was a marvelous night. It was my first visit ever to Ellis Island, and the first time I ever laid eyes on the Statue of Liberty.


Although it may sound boring, I found one of the most interesting parts of the evening waiting in line to go through security and board our private ferry to the island. There were so many sights to see, and we were there right as the sun was starting to set. The lights being cast around were breathtaking, and to be in the presence of such rich American history... well, you do the math. What came out were some amazing photos. Including the one I've chosen as the header for this Blog (which I also use on my business cards now).


Here are a few of the pictures I took:

Let's get this started

I'd like to start this out by sharing a little about me and my artwork. I'm a father of a very busy little 9-year-old girl, so I don't have as much quiet time to pursue my artwork as I would like. When I was younger, I was an avid painter. I used oils, acrylics, and watercolors, the latter being my favorite. Due to the often messy and time consuming nature of those media, I turned to photography. I found that by carrying a digital camera in my pocket at all times, I was able to start capturing the compositions I saw in my life every day. It's been an amazing journey since I began in the latter half of 2006, and I haven't looked back since. I have my first show this weekend where I hope to sell a few prints and start building a list of people interested in my work. I have a gallery on Artist Rising, a site for artists to host and sell their work. You can find my gallery by following this link. I also will keep a link parked on the bottom of this blog. Time for my shameless plug... if you need artwork for something, please support amateur artists and take a look on the Artist Rising site. You will find all sorts of things you might like. Thanks for stopping by!