Monday, June 20, 2011

R.I.P. Clarence Clemons



I had the privledge and honor of meeting and photographing Clarence Clemons in 2009. He was a gentle giant...soft spoken, good humored, and truly enjoyed meeting his fans. He was always smiling and loved to hear the stories the people told him regarding the first time they saw him in concert or hearing him on their first Bruce album/CD.


His sax solos touched my soul, especially the one on Jungleland. I'd close my eyes and let the emotions take over. Even today, his solo still has the same effect on me. He was amazing. He was gifted.


You will be missed, Clarence. May you rest now.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

New Exhibit


My floral photographs are featured in the window and throughout the Artful Framer Gallery to celebrate the arrival of the Philadelphia Flower Show. I am very excited for the opportunity and hope you will stop by the gallery. The exhibit runs from February 28 - March 17, 2011. The Artful Framer Gallery is located at 32 West Lancaster Ave. (Rt. 30), Paoli, PA. Click the link above to take you to their website to check out the gallery hours and what the gallery has to offer.

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Shows & Events

39th Annual Daylesford Abbey Fine Art Show
220 South Vally Road, Paoli, PA

February 12th - 27th
Daily 1-4pm
Wednesday 1-8pm

Admission is free

I am showing 5 large framed pieces, 6 framed miniature pieces, 15 portfolio pieces, and many notecard sets. This is my 3rd year showing my photography. I have participated in the show for 13 years.

28th Annual Immaculata University Art Show
1145 King Road, Immaculata, PA

May 13th - 22nd

Admission is free

I will be showing 4 large framed pieces, 4 miniature, 15 portfolio pieces, notecards, and my handcrafted beaded necklaces and earrings. This is my 17 year showing my jewelry and my 3rd year showing my photography.


Alzheimer's Association: Delaware Valley Chapter
Chocolate Symphony

I have been asked to donate one of my framed photographs for the auction the Alzheimer's Association will be conductiong on Sunday, May 1. I am honored in participating in this eventand wish them much success in raising money for a cure for Alzheimer's.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Wonderings...

There is an old, abandoned house down the street where I live that I pass once in a while. It takes on a different face, mask, persona during the different seasons. In the Spring and Summer months, the House disappears into a grave of lush green foliage...vines, branches, leaves, and grass make the coffin for this once majestic structure, full of life and memories. In the Fall and Winter, the House awakens out of its lush grave, and stands as a Ghost of the Past, a reminder to everyone that sooner or later, we all surrender to nature...It takes back what we have taken, by force or by other means. For me, the House holds a mystery - questions that I may never find the answers to - Who were you? What memories would you share with me, if you could? Why have the people, who you once sheltered and protected, suddenly leave you, alone and unprotected? Do you hate those who left you behind? Are you sad that they had to or were forced to leave? What would you say to them?

For me, photography is a way to capture some of these mysteries. A way to somehow give these abandoned objects some of their dignity and respect back to them by showing the world, those who are looking, their beauty, their souls, their mystery.

Peace.

Luis