Get the Job Done: Photos On Display in Denver Deli

Before the end of the week, at least half a dozen of my images will be on display and available for purchase at the Heidi's Deli in downtown Denver! The wedding kept me pretty busy. But as soon as it was over, I turned my attention back to getting some images up before the Democratic National Convention converges in Denver at the end of August. Read this announcement post and the follow-up post as well to catch up on how I came about this very cool way to get exposure for my fledgling business.



Five of my photos are already hanging up, all in black frames and white matting. I've included some of the ones I will be hanging in the shop in this blog. My buddies who work at the store said people have already been gathering around the images and asking questions about them. I will have prices and my business cards up as well as information about the other services I provide, since deli owner Marty requested primarily landscapes and Denver cityscape images.

The idea is this: With so many people coming to town for the DNC, Marty thinks people will be looking for Denver/Colorado souvenirs to take home with them. So Marty specifically asked for tourist oriented shots of the city and mountain area. But I will be featuring one portrait, "Teri's Rose" since Marty loves that shot and thinks it will also let people know that I take portraits and studio shots.



Oddly enough, I couldn't get Marty to agree to take a commission from any of these sales. But I'm going to give him his favorite image of the triple waterfalls from Rifle Falls State Park as a gift and thank you for allowing me this opportunity to show my work. Shhh! Don't tell him! It's a secret!

Breaking News: My Own Private Gallery Showing at a Local Deli

Good Lord, this month is BLOWING UP....

Jeffrey Rupp told me today that he has secured another print sale from Friday's exhibit showing (that's two so far!)

AND...drumroll please...


The Heidi's Deli in my building will be featuring 8 of my pics in my own private showing! The store owner, Marty, has got to be one the coolest guys I've ever met, and he's totally up for helping me get my name out there. Since the Democratic National Convention is coming to town, he says he wants primarily images showcasing Colorado -- yet another incentive for me to do more landscapes, but he already likes several things I've got on my website including this gorgeous picture of a fox I took up in Jefferson County.

I think this just goes to show you that it never hurts to ask. Someone just might say yes!

Get Out There: Gallery Showing

I haven't heard anything from the Denver Darkroom yet about whether or not any of my photographs sold at Friday night's exhibit. But whether I made a sale or not, I still think the experience was a terrific opportunity for me.

Seeing my photos blown up to an impressive poster size of 20x30 was amazing. I kept looking at them thinking, "Wow...did I take that?!" As people wandered through Jeffrey Rupp's studio in the Arts on 7th building, I held my breath while guests made comments about my photos. I didn't hear a single negative word, and many of them didn't know that the artist was standing right there next to them. "Whether you are able to believe it or not, you are a hit!" Jeffrey beamed with confidence. I want to thank Jeffrey for allowing me and other Denver Darkroom students to showcase their work in his studio. His passion inspires me.


"...really enjoyed seeing your work at the show Friday night -- beautiful images!" from photographer Dave Wood.

I also enjoyed being able to meet with other local artists to see how they presented themselves and their work. And I was introduced to an art form I've never seen before. Betsy Duzan and Judith Babcock both use a technique where paint is applied to a canvas in large, thick blocks with a spatula. I have always enjoyed texture in photography, and I couldn't stop myself from touching the canvases. I haven't told anyone yet but you, but I also started to feel that familiar tingling in my gut...the same sense of excitement I get whenever I take my photography. Could it be that maybe painting is in my future too? Perhaps I could do both such as Ron Zito, another artist I met at the showing.


"Aspen Solitude" by Judith Babcock was one of my favorite's at the showing.

Do you practice both art forms? If so, do you have any suggestions on how I could get started? Many of the artists said they often start painting an image they've seen in a photo...hmmmm