Truth and reality in art do not arise until you no longer understand what you are doing and are capable of, but nevertheless sense a power that grows in proportion to your resistance. ~ Henri Matisse
Today marks Day 23 of the birth of our new studio. The name will be announced later on in an "Official sounding, in your face, mind-blowing, significant and important special update press release!" but for now we'll just call it...home. Where photography lives.
As I was working with my assistant to prime the walls for a fresh coat of "primal white" paint, two things occurred to me...
1. This is a huge room.
2. I'm a photographer, dag-nabit it! What am I doing painting a room?
I've come to realize that I love the hands-on approach to everything. Trouble is, I only have two hands.
Any of you who have ever started, worked with or thought about the entrepreneurial way of life are surely rolling your eyes right about now. "When will he learn??" you might be saying. "You've got to let go and allow others into your vision for it to grow." I know...I know! Please forgive me.This studio is all about sharing the joy of photography with the world. It's about inviting other photographers and artists in and allowing their vision to grow and spread throughout our community and to the rest of the world. I'm letting go...This moment. Right now. The future beckons and we will answer.
Photography is about to take a giant leap forward in our community. This studio is going to push that wave in ways even I cannot begin to imagine...
Inspiration or Aspiration?
