International Bog Day

International Bog Day at Volo Bog State Natural Area located in Ingleside, Illinois. Art show dates July 3rd – August 7th, 2009. This piece was produced for the exhibit to help promote awareness of the unique bog ecosystem we have here is Illinois.

The Swedish American Carpenter

This photo was produced for a local competition that was cancelled at the last moment. It some what  represents a picture of my father who came over from Sweden with his parents when he was six months old and settled in Chicago. He attended grade school, high school, enlisted in the Navy was discharged (Honorable) attended trade school, became a carpenter (great craftsman). He married my mother and of course since has passed away. The skill saw, planer and router all still work great!

Long Grove, IL., church photo’s shot with Nikon D200, Nikon 28-105MM lens.

First blooms of spring. Bloodroot salvaged from a nearby property targeted for new construction. Native Americans used bloodroot as a dye for their skin and in small doses, as a tonic for the blood as well as other remedies. Some traditional herbalists consider bloodroot to be poisonous. Its a great remedy mentally to see the first blooms so early in the spring! Shot with Nikon D200 and a Nikon 28-105MM lens.

The original oil painting below titled “Night Walk #2″ was accepted into the Inspiration Corporation,“One Inspired Evening” auction scheduled for March 13, 2009. Submissions were juried by renowned Chicago gallerist Carrie Secrist and Chicago based pop artist and gallerist Peter Mars. Inspiration Corporation helps people who are affected by homelessness and poverty to improve their lives and increase self-sufficiency through the provision of social services, employment training and placement, and housing.

The inspiration for this painting was taken from lakeside walks at night (Lake Michigan) on Cana Island Road near Bailey’s Harbor, WI. Painted on prepared canvas with quality artist oil colors. 

I am thrilled to be able to contribute to this event!

Fall Sunflower

Living in a downtown area our neighbor, a florist has a long time standing acre across the street that grows cut flowers for their client arrangements. Obviously providing fun subjects for digital photography.

The Catch

The back yard dad look what I got!

Below is the link for Harper College’s Online Photo Gallery which this photo has been accepted for display by the college! Simply click on photo of the photography section to enter when on their site. Advanced Photography, Jim Summaria, Instructor. 

http://goforward.harpercollege.edu/page.cfm?p=3984

Door County, WI.

Certainly a rememberable experience walking on Cana Island Road, north of Bailey’s Harbor late at night with gentle breeze’s and sounds of the waves coming off Lake Michigan and stars that beamed numerous fantastic colors. Oil, 22″X 28″, Canvas and raw pigment.

#4

Acrylic abstract, 8″X14″, Illustration Board.

If interested in a piece please feel free to contact me via my email address.