Experimenting with matting or no matting

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I recently had a portfolio review with Emily Schiffer thanks to Photograph Resource Center Boston and she along with others suggested doing my photoziacs without matting.  She offered up the print option of Metal or Wood; as soon as our meeting was over I jumped online knowing my custom print lab offered up metal prints.  I decided to Experiment with my image called Green.  Below you will see side by side comparison of the same size frame but two very different looks as one image are printed on metal and the other is on foam core and matted. 

Please leave a comment and tell me which one you like and why?  I love reading your comments about my art!  I’m working on another comparison one in my Infrared series- so stay tuned.

WINTER SOLSTICE SHOW: Griffin Museum of Photography’s ALL Members Show

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The Griffin Museum of Photography 10th Annual Winter Solstice Exhibition. Held in the main gallery from early December through early January.

Exhibit dates: December 8, 2022 – January 8, 2023

Reception: Thursday, December 10, 2022, from 4 – 6:00 pm

Website for more information about Show

https://griffinmuseum.org/show/ws_2022/

Image selected: Sleeping Bear beach -Photozaic

Sized 16x14x1 one-of-a-kind art

Image Title: Sleeping Bear Beach

The Ashininaabek people used the Mother Bear as a landmark and tell the story about how she came to be there.  Long ago, along the Wisconsin shoreline, a mother bear and her two cubs were driven into Lake Michigan by a raging forest fire. The bears swam for many hours, but soon the cubs tired. Mother bear reached the shore first and climbed to the top of a high bluff to watch and wait for her cubs. The cubs drowned within sight of the shore. The Great Spirit created two islands to mark the spot where the cubs disappeared and then created a solitary dune to represent the eternal vigil of mother bear.  

These images reminded me of the gulf coast just minus the salty ocean air. 

I watched as morning fog kissed the landscape, slowly burning off showing Lake Michigan’s beautiful teal-blue waters.  While I was exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes, I had the story above playing around in my head; carefully documenting the landscape with both color and infrared cameras.

Sleeping Bear Beach

Photozaic statement:

How can I construct an image that moves beyond the surface? Photozaics, of course!

My award-winning Photozaics are inspired where Van Gogh’s textures meet Ansel Adam’s simplicity near the intersection of Bob Ross’ healing vibes. This technique is a labor-intensive multi-step process and starts out with my journey into nature; recording the landscapes that spark my eye may it be rolling hills or a babbling brook.  After modifying the composition, I take the print and head to the stained-glass shop to find matching colors.  I cut the glass by hand taking smaller shards, and placing them in a rock tumbler to remove sharp edges while larger pieces are sanded by hand and assembled the frame.  Grouting finishes the artwork allowing the detail of each cut glass shape to add texture to my art.

Art heals the mind, body, and soul.  Research has shown a correlation between participating in cultural activities, like Crafting, visiting art galleries, and attending concerts have increased rates of good health.  By creating Photozaics, it is my hope to connect with you through a multi-sensory mixed media presentation that tickles sight and encourages your touch.

Arts Elevated: Update!

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Dragonflies sold! And I dropped off two more works of art.

Harriet Island Eagle and Alone in the Fog

Both are for sale at $599.00

The exhibition has been extended…. End date?

The Rochester International Airport (RST) team provides exceptional,
Customer-First service. We care for each and every customer and strive to
create a unique, positive traveling experience.

The Arts Elevated program is an opportunity to provide an enhanced airport
experience, lift spirits and provide comfort and care to customers through
dynamic showcases of local and regional artists.

The mission of the Arts Elevated Advisory Committee is, “To manage an art
collection of style, diversity, and beauty to be enjoyed by our customers and
employees that also promote public art and enhance the airport environment.”

https://flyrst.com/arts/

https://rochartstrust.org/contact

Art of Beauty Exhibition

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Exhibition dates: April 8th through May 4, 2022

Address:

MVA Gallery

35 E. Elizabeth Avenue

Suite 35

Bethlehem, PA 18018

Accepted works of Art are Pine Edged Road and Golden Gate Bridge photozaics

Pine Edged Road
Sized medium PER20x17x12021-1

Sometimes the path in life is not clearly defined.  The only thing you can do is to breathe deeply, put your faith in the universe, and take the first step.  Life’s road will have curves, enjoy them as they will bring you to wonderful places if you surrender.  Road trips allow my mind to wander and absorb what Mother Nature shows me.  I especially love watching the landscape change from mountains to desert; from city to Rolling country farms; brightly colored flowers to drab gray foggy scenes.  All of these are gifts from her, so give thanks.  Get out in nature and recharge your soul!

Golden Gate Bridge

I headed to San Francisco for an art show and decided to give myself a few extras days to explore this great City by the Bay. As the fog lifted, I snapped photos of the various areas in the Marina District.  When the fog burnt off, I walked the area again up a long hill to capture this photograph.  Nature really makes all these colors work together.

Arts Elevated at RST (Rochester international Airport, MN)

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The Rochester International Airport (RST) team provides exceptional, Customer-First service. We care for each and every customer and strive to create a unique, positive traveling experience.

The Arts Elevated program is an opportunity to provide an enhanced airport experience, lift spirits, and provide comfort and care to customers through dynamic showcases of local and regional artists.

The mission of the Arts Elevated Advisory Committee is, “To manage an art collection of style, diversity, and beauty to be enjoyed by our customers and employees that also promotes public art and enhances the airport environment.”

https://flyrst.com/arts

I will have this artwork (below) on exhibit here for the next 9 months starting September 27th,2021.

Dragon Flies
Dragon Flies

Stone Arch Festival

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Dates: June 19th and 20th 2021

Booth 132

listed on website under: N mcguire photography- Should be nmcguirestudio!

Samples of my artwork can be viewed at https://nmcguirestudio.com/

I will have my photozaics, some matted prints, photo cards, and simple black framed Infrared photography

Details about the festival:

Ghostly Golden Gate
Sized small GGB16x14x12019-1 $699.00
Pine Edged Road
Sized small PER16x14x12021-1 $699.00
Danger- Simple black frame $499.00