Roddy's thoughts and pictures at the close of the day
It’s been such a long time since I did a light painting shoot with a model - and though it’s something I really enjoy, it can be hard to find a model and then the time and place for the shoot. But early this week the stars aligned and I put up a small set... Continue Reading →
One of the most delightful pieces of Målerås Glass is Mats Jonasson's Otters Playing - two twisting otters chasing a fish, all embedded within a matrix of sheer lead crystal glass. I wanted to see if I could use light painting to add the effect of a flow of liquid to his creation so I... Continue Reading →
I think there's a good deal of fun to be had light painting. It's like a mini performance. You have to imagine a dark scene to light up, get your camera organised, put on your darkest clothes, start the camera and then take your light into the space, weaving and turning, circling and waving. Then... Continue Reading →
Freddy's been circling in my studio ever since he swam over to me from Sally Scott's wonderful exhibition at the Johan Carinus Art School. That must be five or six years ago during South Africa's National Arts Festival! Last night he got a real break. I gave him a dust over and a new (black)... Continue Reading →
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