The Things
In keeping with Mapping the Edge tradition, we explore the creative process by lifting the veil on in-work projects. I …
Category Archives: Evolution of a Project
What I’m learning from a still life
Sometimes detail can detract from our art. Sometimes the best part of our art is found between the words or …
Drunk in a Tunnel
For those who follow my engineering blog, you saw a version of this post over the weekend. I made more …
Destroying the Myth of Appalachia
Appalachia is a north-south region in the eastern United States, for those not from the US or unfamiliar with the term. …
It’s Always the Engineer’s Fault
Cross-breeding is not always a good idea, but since engineering is a part of my creativity (and a part of …
Changing the Engine of a Project
I’m listening to the National Public Radio’s Car Talk podcast #1142 (“Do Cars Have Souls?”). A caller just said he’s …
The Doctor’s Other Comment
In my post, “What I Learned from a Doctor’s Visit,” I addressed a comment by author, professor, and photographic historian, Dr. Geoffrey …
Literally Playing in Collodion
Some of the most interesting artistic results have come to me through playing. The engineer in me wants to use …
What I Learned from a Doctor’s Visit
Author, professor, and photographic historian, Dr. Geoffrey Batchen, reviewed my wet plate collodion work during his visit to Savannah College …
He’s got potential
“He’s got potential,” is a compliment. For me, it is a critical comment pointing out my creative failures. It’s non-movement. …
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