The Smoking Tea Cup

This shoot changed a lot from the beginning. Originally I had planned to shoot a tea pot and cup with some nice steam flowing out of both. Unfortunately, the steam was not visible enough for my camera to pick up. Solution? Light a cone of incense and make a smoking tea rather than a steaming tea. Then, after much time spent being indecisive and re-arranging my set up, I finally finished off with a smoking tea cup rather than the whole pot. I thought it might make an interesting wallpaper or something. I hope you enjoy it, and be sure to hit the jump button for an extra treat.

Guerilla Printing Launch Party

My art teacher, Mr. Azzopardi, let myself and bunch of students know about the Guerilla Printing launch at The Comic Book Lounge + Gallery in Toronto last night. The event was put on by amazing artist and all-around great guy Lamin Martin. Most of the artwork featured was from artist Mike Del Mundo, seen signing some of his work. The gallery was packed, and everyone had a great time. Thanks to Lamin for putting it on, to Mike for displaying some great art, to Mr. A for letting us know about it, to Ben for driving me, and to everyone else who helped put this experience together.

Alex, Ben, Lamin and Mr. A below. More after the jump.

Drinking on a School Night?!

Well what do you expect me to do with a nice glass of Bailey's Irish Cream over ice? Regardless, I had a good time setting up this shoot. After accidentally leaving my equipment at school over March Break, my camera and I were due for a good reunion. Alternate and BTS shots after the jump. Enjoy!

Movement, an art show hosted by YNM

Tonight I spent the evening showcasing some of my work at a show. Caroline Benner and Josh Hanson of the Young Niagara Movement put together a show for younger artists in the Niagara Region. The works ranged from drawings, to paintings, to photography, to live music. I was impressed with a lot of the work, and I am grateful to know that I live in an area full of such creative people. Though I did not take many photos during the night, I have a few shots of my work and tables.

New business cards, woo!

Nine prints, they look so nice.

It was a pretty good feeling, getting to see my work on display.

Absence

I would like to apologize to any and all of my readers for my absence lately. For the past few days I have been incapacitated due to a persistent and painful tooth abscess. Hopefully that will be over with soon, but I'll still be loaded up on painkillers and antibiotics for the next bit. Prior to such complications, I had been busy shooting my high school's production of The Drowsy Chaperone. It is a great show, and everyone involved did a great job of putting it on. To all the actors, orchestra, stage crew, techies, set and stage design classes, and anyone else I have missed, bravo.

Anywho, hopefully it wont be long before I'm back to normal, shooting and posting lots. Until then, enjoy this photo of my beautiful mother and an adorable kitten: