When you look at one of my pieces of art, do you find yourself wondering, “What is this?” or “Where was this taken?” Part of my process is taking something old and photographing an intriguing aspect of it that creates a completely new piece of art and new perspective. Take a look behind the macro lens and peek inside the process of what I start with and how it evolves to artwork for your home.

This glass tray was photographed to create the piece “Alchemy”



The bow tie on the little kitty match holder is the subject of the piece “Panthera Onca (Jaguar)”



This is a little hand made log cabin that someone made into a night light. The little piece of glass by the door is about 1” x 2” (very difficult to photograph because it is so small) and it became “My Heart’s on Fire”



Here are two images from a recent exhibit at the Main Street Gallery in Grand Junction, CO. We had the antique pieces on hand to display next to the pieces of art. A great experience for guests to see up close.

  

 

To make shopping for art easier we've developed an interactive online tool that allows you to easily view any of Look Studio's artwork within a room, and then scale the size of that art up or down to your liking! 
Use it to explore what kind of statement you'd like to make in your room or to create a custom-sized piece that fits your wall perfectly.

You may be surprised just how macro Look Studio abstract photography can get!

Here's how it works:


The scaling tool can be found on each pricing page throughout lookstudio.net. To find a pricing page click on a piece of art then click "choose size and price" and you're ready to start experimenting! 

Try the tool out here or start shopping for artwork via Look Studio's latest images or complete portfolio.
 

I adore minimalist decor with its modern, open, airy spaces, free from clutter and disorder.  Fashioning a minimalist space that has personality, originality and impact, without losing its understated allure can be difficult.  This is where a picture says it all.  Art is the accessory that does not infringe on your living space, providing interest without covering your tables, counters or furniture.  Additionally, art can break the minimal palette rule without interrupting the overall minimalism of the décor.  Take a look at these “before and after” shots and notice how the artwork draws you into the space…

  

  

  

Here is a great article from decoist.com showing a variety of minimalist interiors paired with art: Minimalist Art For Your Home

Enjoy!

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PRESS RELEASE (courtesy of Ann Korologos Gallery)

Four fine art photographers with four very different points of view come together in a colorful mix of styles in the exhibition 4 Photographers, at the Ann Korologos Gallery in Historic Downtown Basalt. The group show with works by Michael Fain, Tom Korologos, Kathryn Rabinow and Gayle C. Waterman will be on view through August 11. All four artists will be in attendance for the artists’ reception on Friday, July 29 from 5-7 pm.

The Ann Korologos Gallery is a premier source for collectors seeking both traditional and modern art photography for their homes in the Roaring Fork Valley and all around the country. Artful images from the cameras of our photographers strike distinctly varied tones: from minimalist black and whites by Michael Fain to the colorful macro worlds of Gayle C. Waterman to the crisp, double-take abstracts of Kathryn Rabinow to the western warmth of Tom Korologos’ landscapes, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

“FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY is a wonderful addition to any collection. It can complement paintings and sculpture, as well as being sought after on its own merit. It isn’t all about silver gelatin prints any more. New materials and techniques are making photography an exciting and attractive choice, especially for the young collector.”

Aspen resident Gayle C. Waterman combines her love of contemporary design with her appreciation for objects from the past. She uses a digital camera and macro lens to unveil a secret world of beauty hidden beneath the surface, capturing the abstract world that becomes visible when viewed in extreme close-up. The macro images give objects a new life that allows the viewer to experience the everyday and ordinary in a fresh light.

Michael Fain has been a photographer for over 60 years, his work reflecting the changes in the technological aspects of photography. He is interested in recording the natural world in stages of disintegration and growth. Twelve years ago he converted his darkroom to a digital imaging lab, took courses in Photoshop and fine art digital printing at Anderson Ranch Arts Center and evolved the scope and tone of his images to a sophisticated blend of representational and abstract.

Tom Korologos’ photographs combine a journalistic sensibility with an eye for capturing the poetic in the ordinary world. Sights such as agricultural irrigation sprinklers sparkling in the sunset, and morning rays filtering through aspen groves attract his attention. His images are sought after for their authenticity in preserving a visual record of the Colorado West. Before becoming a professional photographer Mr. Korologos had a long career in the federal government, including a tour as U.S. Ambassador to Belgium from 2004 to 2007. He has been taking photographs for more than 70 years.

Using her camera and computer, Houston-based photographer Kathryn Rabinow creates large, abstract and traditional images that reveal the essence and unexpected beauty of everyday scenes and objects. Dr. Rabinow spent her professional career in academe where she served on the graduate faculties of Harvard, Seton Hall University and the University of Houston. A world traveler, Rabinow finds beautiful compositions in both obvious and unexpected places. From flowers, trees, sunsets and animals to abstract manipulated images, her work excites the eye and accelerates the pulse.

4 Photographers will be on view at the Ann Korologos Gallery July 29 through August 11, 2016.

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