Analog Dreams

"Perhaps one of the most difficult tasks of the contemporary artist 

is not to become swamped by the number of techno-tools 

capable of precision rendering of the visible world (photo, film, video) 

and to create with these systems the 'pure' images of the symbolic."

-Bill Viola Reasons for Knocking at an Empty House 

Here are a couple of stills from the footage I captured off my VHS camera today.

I shot it over a year ago, and while reviewing the footage it came to my attention that I need to use it more often. 

Now that I have a means of capturing, I most certainly will.

The Choke

New members to my family:



and



I'm totally in love with my new equipment. Oh, the possibilities!
I have also recently added a few books to my library:

1. Paint and Wallpaper

2. The Family Creative Workshop: Embroidery to Gingerbread (Amazing!)

3. Lighting and Set Design 4th Edition

4. 20th Century Drawings and Watercolors by Jean Selz (all of the best are in there)

I've transitioned from gaining knowledge from the internet, to books and experiences.



I believe I've split into two people.
There must be something askew....