Building Images...

"Architecture is one part science, one part

craft and two parts art."

David Rutten

My affinity to architecture seems to be drawn to the "two parts art" part. Worn and weathered by time, the elements and man...the patina of an aged building becomes an integral part of what sustains my inspiration. Mortar, brick, wood, glass become in every respect – surface. The varying planes of these structures provide shadows, highlights and compositional depth. By surveying and recording these finds I hope to reinforce a more insightful, visual foundation.

“Play is the only way the highest intelligence of

humankind can unfold.”

Joseph Chilton Pearce

There are times when playing brings us to a place where we never intended to go. Some time ago I had shot details images of a beautiful stone wall. The textures, tone and color values really intrigued me. But my original idea didn't pan out the way I had intended. Just for fun I recently pulled out some of those images and decided to...play. The outcome for me was quite fun. It brought me back to a childhood memory of my grandfather amusing me with an old kaleidoscope while the adults watched their precious Yankees on TV.