Face to Face

Eight of my prints are currently on exhibit at the William D. Cannon Art Gallery in Carlsbad, CA. Face to Face: The Changing Face of Portraiture examines how 17 contemporary artists approach portraiture - whether friend, stranger, loved one or self - by exploring nuances of face, figure, and personality in a variety of styles and approaches. The show closes on May 27th.

Featuring work by: James Aitchison • Shay Bredimus • Melissa Cooke • Marianela de la Hoz • Brian Dick • Jorg Dubin • Ron Juncal • Perin Mahler • America Martin • Bob Orso • Sonia Paulino • Linda Saphan • Brooke Shaden • Neil Shigley • Mike Stilkey • Bill Vuksanovich • Vicki Walsh

Review by Patricia Morris Buckley for the North County Times.

Got Props and a Fundraiser

I recently received an Honorable Mention for The Robert Cornelius Award. This competition was held by The Worldwide Photography Gala Awards, and was juried by Stephen Perloff, Founder and Publisher of The Photo Review. Here's the press announcement.

Also, I'll have a print of "Yarehk and Dinka" at 1650 Gallery in Echo Park. You can view images selected for the exhibit and find details about the show here. Many of the photographs will be up for auction, with procedes benefiting Dogs Without Borders.

Yarehk and Dinka, Echo Park

2010 Exhibits, So Far...

It's always a thrill to see "ACCEPTED" in the subject line of incoming emails!
I'll have prints in the following group shows opening this summer.

Two of my pictures will be up at the Griffin Museum of Photography 16th Juried Show. Exhibiting works were selected by Joerg Colberg, author of photography blog Coscientious. The show will be on view from June 30th through August 29th.

The Griffin Museum of Photography is located 15 minutes from Boston, in Winchester, MA.
60 works were selected from 2,000 images submitted by 300 photographers.

Traveon with Sammy, Nick, and Nora; Echo Park

Justin and Scout, Echo Park

Jennifer Blessing, Curator of Photography at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, selected Jackie and Dolce, Echo Park for the Soho Photo Gallery 2010 National Competition Exhibition. The show will be on view from July 6 through August 7.

The Soho Photo Gallery is located in New York, NY.
33 works were selected from 2,250 images submitted by 340 photographers.

Jackie and Dolce, Echo Park

 

And don't forget to visit the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. As a finalist in the Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition I have a piece on view there until September 6th.
Scroll down for more info.

Lenscratch

Check me out on Lenscratch! This blog, by Aline Smthson, is an excellent resource for those interested in contemporary art photography. Aline is impressively prolific, posting nearly everyday about photography related encounters and influences. Lenscratch is nationaly recognized as "one to watch" and has helped establish a sense of community amongst Los Angeles photographers. Aline is also a respected contributer to various photography portfolio reviews, and is also a talented photographer. 

Photo by Aline Smithson

Vote for My Portrait...

I am proud to announce that one of my photographs is currently being exhibited at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. As a finalist in the Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition, my piece was one of 49 works selected from 3,300 entries nation-wide. The show is on view through August 22, 2010. Be sure to stop by if you're in the Washington D.C. area!
 

You can vote for my portrait for the People's Choice award until Janury 18th.

Samuel and Thalia, Echo Park

Update on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 12:32AM by sonia

Hey, I got 3rd place! Over 5,000 visitors to the exhibition and the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery web site voted for their favorite portrait, and I was the second runner-up. Thanks for your votes, everyone!

Update on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 12:22AM by sonia

Due to popular demand, the exhibit has been extended until September 6, 2010.
The gallery directors are quite pleased.