Focal Point - Part Seven

Focal Point 122
2012
© Larry Torno

Since our move to the new home, we've been focusing on painting the interior walls. I've become acutely aware of the subtle differences of the blending of colors as the light changes in each room.
     I took out my camera to observe the ethereal beauty of light, shape and color in some new compositions. Today's post captures what I like best about the Focal Point series - fluid form and transparent hues.

One and Only

We have one flowering plant in our new yard and this is it. 

In the News - 4by6.com

Recently I had some promotional post cards printed by the San Francisco company 4by6.com. I posted the finished pieces on their Facebook page and received this great comment . . .


Wonderful work, all! But if we have to play favorites, it's this one (Focal Point) and Barbie. Love fest! The colors and composition on these two are downright dreamy.


Like.

If you'd like a set of post cards for yourself, just drop me a line with your mailing address at Larry@BerkeleyDesignLLC.com and I'll send them right over. 

Just for Fun - Part Five

Need I say more?

Observation - Part Four

Abstract Expression
2012
© Larry Torno

Last week I posted a black and white photo of a similar day lily. Today's post is an observation and experimentation of a new image concept. I'm combining my love of botanicals with my interest in abstraction of subject matter. I'm extremely pleased with the results and will be working on other interpretations.
     I love having this blog as a way to consider work in progress.

Recent Work - 2012.5 Part Three

Back to the backyard. Back to botanicals. Back to black and white.

Recent Work - 2012.5 Part Two

7315
2012
© Larry Torno

Now that we've moved into the new house and can find most of the things we need, I took a break from painting and unpacking, and started to explore my new neighborhood.
     I've seen this building many times and have watched the light change on its textured surfaces. This is the first photo in what I hope will be an ongoing series of explorations.

And it's time for another Barbie. http://barbiedollportrait.blogspot.com/

Recent Work - 2012.5

Urban Decline

2012

© Larry Torno

Why shoot it?

     Because I grew up in St. Louis, on the Hill, where bricks were everywhere. And because my grandfather worked in the brickyards, making bricks from scratch in huge ovens. And because I like the way a brick feels in your hand; with it’s sharp edges and considerable heft. And because this stacked composition interested me. And because time took its toll; with some of the bricks covered in moss and all of them leaning carefully to the left. And because someone put a cinder block at the end of the pile to help stabilize it. And because it started out neat and tidy and good intentioned but ended up comfortable, worn and balanced . . . like life itself.

New House, Old Memory

They say details make the house and this is one that a previous owner left behind for us in our new home.
     On the door frame between the living and dining rooms, is a modest growth chart of the children who once lived here. The last entry of
6-30-07, records the tallest at a height of 40".
     Nice detail.

Moving

We moved this past week, so there wasn't any time to shoot something new for the blog. I did, however, find this photo op which clearly shows our new decorating style - contemporary cardboard.