Trees...

I dream of trees...

A few thoughts...

A few thoughts upon my reintroduction to my blog...


"Sometimes carrying on, just carrying on, is the superhuman achievement."

Albert Camus


"Raise your words, not your voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder."

Rumi


"The difference between Art and Life is that Art is more bearable."

Charles Bukowski

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Adirondack Heart Interview on NCPR

I was interviewed about my book, The Adirondack Heart, by Todd Moe of North Country Public Radio on Thursday, October 27 as part of his show The 8 O'Clock Hour.

You can hear the interview by clicking here.

The Adirondack Heart - Preorder Now!

My long awaited book (by me anyway!), The Adirondack Heart, has gone to press! I have a few advance copies that I will be carrying with me to promote the book, while I await the main shipment. I'm being told that the books will arrive here in Old Forge the first week in October!

I  have made it possible to preorder the book from the home page of my website at www.johnradigan.com. It will ship just as soon as they arrive...

More information on The Adirondack Heart will be coming soon...

Showing New Work at Gallery 3040

Forest Expression

I will be showing new work and signing posters tonight (Aug. 26) at Gallery 3040 in Old Forge. There will be snacks, refreshments, and entertainment by Norm Rannels. The reception takes place from 4-7 pm.

For more information, contact Gallery 3040 at (315) 369-1059.

I hope to see you there!

"The Way" at LPCA

My newest large triptych, "The Way", has been accepted for the 2015 Adirondack Juried Art Show at Lake Placid Center for the Arts. This is always a great show, so I'm excited to be a part of it. The exhibit runs from September 25 thru October 24.

Click here for more details.

WomenSafe Donation and Event

Lupine Meditation

I am so glad that I am able to help the cause of WomenSafe with a donation for the raffle to take place this weekend at their event, "New Beginnings, Seeds of Hope". I delivered "Lupine Meditation" today to a group of very nice and appreciative staff. Thanks to the inimitable Dr. James Oh for making this happen!

Adirondack Life Photography Show at View

Coinciding with the release of the 2015 Adirondack Life Photography issue, View will partner with the magazine in presenting highlights from this years issue. Adirondack Life Photography: A Celebration of Iconic Images features iconic images of the Adirondack park from some of the area’s top photographers—including work by:

Nancie Battaglia
Mark Bowie
Eric Dresser
Anne Diggory                                                                                             
Erika Edgley
Johnathan Esper
Nathan Farb                                                                                                 
Lisa Godfrey
Carl Heilman II                                                                                             
Joe LeFevre                                                                                               
Barry Lobdell
Robert A. Lubeck
Ben Stechschulte

A special opening reception will be held Sunday March 1, 2015 from 1pm-4pm. For more information visit View's website.

Reflecting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taken one week ago in Inlet, NY. Eighth Lake never ceases to amaze!

Personal Appearance in Old Forge

I’ll be visiting Gallery 3040 in Old Forge, NY next Friday, August 29 as the featured artist, from 3-6 pm. I’ll be saying hi to old friends, welcoming new friends, and answering questions about my newest work, which is on display at the gallery.



"Clouds"

Two other things of note will also be taking  place that afternoon: I’ll be unveiling a new (surprise) large triptych artwork AND we will be giving away a print of my image “Clouds”, seen above, to a lucky attendee. That’s right, I said giving away.

This will be a fun time! Come on out and say “Hey!”.

Featured in Thistle Magazine

My work is featured in the WILDERNESS issue of Thistle Magazine. Check it out!

Showcase Artist in Red Dog News

I am the Showcase Artist in the current issue of Red Dog News, a very fine online magazine devoted to all things photography produced by Tim Anderson, former publisher of the legendary magazine, Camera Arts.

Check it out!

A New Old Thing

First Light

I haven’t been in my darkroom since… Pause…

OK, I really don’t even know when. More than thirty years. Wow! Even I’m not sure that could be.

I spent hundreds of hours in there. Portraits, concerts, softball games (my favorite!). Everything but landscape, which is what I do. Go figure.

It’s been nagging at me. I love black & white. So I’m starting work on a black & white portfolio.

I want to find out if I’ve learned anything over the last thirty years…

April/May Print Sale

I am offering 20% off on fine prints during April and May 2014. See the website for pricing information. (Discount does not apply to framing costs as I have that done professionally.)

My Book Is Born!

It's finally here! After several years of work, lots of edits, re-writes, give-ups and start-overs. My new book, The Adirondack Heart, is a reality. I'll have more to say later, for now I just want to let it sink in...

Exhibit Reception at UH

Part of "Natural Resonance" - photo by Lori Diemer

University Hospitals and Geauga Council for Arts & Culture will be hosting a reception for my exhibit, Natural Resonance, on Sunday, December 1 from 2-4 pm in the medical center lobby. Cookies and refreshments will be provided.

As part of the festivities, I will be extending a 20% discount on any piece hanging in the show. I will also have on-hand a small number of unframed, unmounted, never before shown pieces for sale at greatly reduced prices. Frame them yourself and save big! Both of these offers are good only at the reception, so don't miss out!

I am very pleased with this exhibit and would love it if you can come out and enjoy it, too!

Directions to the medical center can be found here.

Collecting Birches

Three from my new Birch Collection, which consists of twelve images. I have something quite unusual and fun planned for these…

Back in Time

I haven’t done any serious black & white since just after high school (Don’t ask!). I decided to explore simplicity as my retreat project a few weeks ago. In exploring the minimalist approach I think I learned a great deal.
I’m always looking at the sky above the treetops. But I’m not sure it ever occurred to me to make a photo project out of that habit. I began at Raquette Lake, which has visible shoreline all over the place.

Focusing on the Positive




Trees near Cary Lake














This not being the best of weeks, I decided to focus only on the positive and let the rest take care of itself. My reward was lots of time in the field, where I finally got the procedure down for a new technique (totally in-camera) that I am all jazzed-up about. It is time-consuming and difficult to execute, but I think the results are fantastic!