New Website Launched for Digital Art
by Photog on Jan.29, 2012, under gallery updates, News
Since more of my work is headed in the direction of original digital art and not remotely photographic in nature, it seemed a new website / identity was required. Several domains are registered and parked as a result and PixelMusings.com is currently the active domain for this unique content. While it’s not complete or even fully functional just yet, there are some full galleries online for you to browse. The updates and news will continue to be published right here. This is our clearing house for all Press Releases and news regarding any information relative to my creative endeavors.
So keep your eyes peeled for updates and take a look at the new galleries when you have a few minutes.
And check out the new site. This is the location for my Visceral Vulcan series of abstract art, the Vortex abstract art series and my Alien Vistas project.
Enjoy.
Pixel Musings dot Com
Alien Vistas Series
by Photog on Jan.29, 2012, under News, Projects, Recent Projects
A new project I’ve been working on is my Alien Vistas Series. (Just moved to my new Digital Art site) Early on in my exploration of the art of photography, some of my work took on a similar style. In the interest of commercial broad appeal, I detoured from that dark, strange, other-worldly look to a more “pure” style – but with some added processing to bring up the detail and contrast. This is why many of my images receive the comment “I feel like I can reach into the picture”. My goal has been to produce hyper-real (or über-real) images over the last two or three years. And I’m very happy with the final product.
But I really like the dark side… The vivid colors combined with hyper-realistic details – the metallic surfaces, that I am able to achieve with some serious investment of time, combined with very powerful processing tools.
So back to one of my original favorite themes – the Alien Landscape.
Enjoy the gallery. It’s a growing concern, as I re-process archival images and shoot new ones specifically for this project.
Alien Beach Scene 3
BLINK Gallery Show Coverage for ArtHash
by Photog on Jan.22, 2012, under Art Shows, Events, News, Recent Projects
So last week, fellow artist and ArtHash blogger Sonia Semone posted a request for a photographer to cover an opening at Hotel ZaZa in Dallas. Since I was not otherwise committed (although some would opine that I should be…) I jumped at the chance. Well – more like reached with my one good arm for the opportunity to check out some art – and a gallery I was not familiar with.
So off I went to check out the Turner Carroll Gallery – shot some photos and met some very interesting people. Not the least of which is Alex Baker who curates the art at ZaZa and is junior publicist at The Buzzell Company. She is a delight.
Read Sonia’s Blog on this event.
Turner Carroll BLINK
Book Signings This Weekend
by Photog on Jan.20, 2012, under Art Shows, Events, News
Two book signings for my book, “Texas As I See It” are slated for what looks like a Perfect weekend to get out and explore.
The first signing is at the very new Dallas Omni Hotel. If you have not taken the opportunity to visit this amazing hotel, this is an excellent opportunity.
Why is it so amazing?
For starters, every room displays local art. That’s right. The Omni has taken an incredible position in support of local artists and has adorned every single room and common area with local original art.
Then there’s the architecture. One of the most beautiful hotels I’ve ever seen. Clever spaces, custom lighting, a pool that is a stunning trapezoid, lined with dichroic blue glass mosaic tiles – and with an amazing view.
The gift shop. Wow! This is a gift shop like you would expect in the Dallas Museum of Art. Open, spacious, bright and airy — and they carry my book!
And… If you have been living in a cave with no connection to the outside word — the entire exterior of the building lights up in stripes of variable colors that are computer controlled to produce designs, messages and just plain vibrant color over the surface of the hotel. It is very simply the crown jewel in the already- stunning Dallas night skyline.
Essentially, the Dallas Omni Hotel is more like a contemporary art museum where your are able to spend the night. Seriously.
So come on down:
The Dallas Omni Hotel
Book Signing – Dallas Omni Hotel
Warren’s view of the Lone Star State is evocative, compelling and insightful. Capturing everyday vignettes from our surroundings and processing them to enhance texture, color and detail, much of his work seems more illustrative than simply photographic.
With a keen eye for composition, Harris brings us the mundane, as well as the unusual with compelling results. From the amusing to the poignant, his combinations of light and shadow, texture and relationships, evoke a visceral response in the viewer.
As a long-time contributor to many local papers and magazines, Warren has captured some amazing events included in this book. But Warren’s love for his adopted home comes from exploring the back roads and small towns of Texas on his Harley and by car, for no other reason than to see what he can discover. A Licensed Texas Investigator, his natural curiosity serves him well in ferreting out the unusual among Texas’ hidden treasures. His experience as an architect, designing and building recording studios for 20 years, gives him a unique appreciation for line, light and shadow – and copious examples punctuate this volume.
While Warren has been best known for his time-exposures taken from unusual locations in the middle of the night, this first volume of three books is entirely daylight-centric. “After creating the prototype for this book in 2009, having the time-exposure work next to my daylight images seemed in conflict” says Harris. “As a result of adding a lot of new material from my library, it seemed best to break up the work into three volumes, which keeps the production costs lower and allowed us to produce a higher quality product.”
Spanning 158 pages with 204 images, the book is hardbound with dust jacket and sells for $34.95.
One dollar from the sale of every book is donated to Big Thought, a non-profit organization benefiting Dallas Independent School District.
Published by Brown Books in Dallas, Texas As I See It is endorsed by Ebby Halliday and Terry Box, the Sheriff of Collin County, among others.
Texas As I See It website:
www.texasasiseeit.net
Warren Paul Harris Photography:
www.warrenharris.net
Member:
- PPA (Professional Photographers of America)
- SEP (Society of Sport and Event Photographers)
- ASMP (American Society of Media Photographers)
- NPPA (National Press Photographers Association)
- IAAP (International Association of Architectural Photographers)
- PSA (Photographic Society of America)
Guests may purchase copies of the book during this event. A small selection of very large canvas prints from Texas As I See It will be on display (and for sale) as well.
Books can be ordered from the website, for delivery in 3-7 days.
January 21, 2012 1-3pm
Omni Hotel 555 Lamar St Dallas, TX 75202-5324 214-744-6664 See website for additional dates.
Barnes and Noble Firewheel
Book Signing Press Release – Barnes and Noble Firewheel
Frisco photographer Warren Paul Harris, in conjunction with the release of his first coffee table book, Texas As I See It, will be available to sign copies of the book at Barnes and Noble’s Firewheel location on January 22, 2012 from 1-3 pm.
Warren’s view of the Lone Star State is evocative, compelling and insightful. Capturing everyday vignettes from our surroundings and processing them to enhance texture, color and detail, much of his work seems more illustrative than simply photographic.
With a keen eye for composition, Harris brings us the mundane, as well as the unusual with compelling results. From the amusing to the poignant, his combinations of light and shadow, texture and relationships, evoke a visceral response in the viewer.
As a long-time contributor to many local papers and magazines, Warren has captured some amazing events included in this book. But Warren’s love for his adopted home comes from exploring the back roads and small towns of Texas on his Harley and by car, for no other reason than to see what he can discover. A Licensed Texas Investigator, his natural curiosity serves him well in ferreting out the unusual among Texas’ hidden treasures. His experience as an architect, designing and building recording studios for 20 years, gives him a unique appreciation for line, light and shadow – and copious examples punctuate this volume.
While Warren has been best known for his time-exposures taken from unusual locations in the middle of the night, this first volume of three books is entirely daylight-centric. “After creating the prototype for this book in 2009, having the time-exposure work next to my daylight images seemed in conflict” says Harris. “As a result of adding a lot of new material from my library, it seemed best to break up the work into three volumes, which keeps the production costs lower and allowed us to produce a higher quality product.”
Spanning 158 pages with 204 images, the book is hardbound with dust jacket and sells for $34.95.
One dollar from the sale of every book is donated to Big Thought, a non-profit organization benefiting Dallas Independent School District.
Published by Brown Books in Dallas, Texas As I See It is endorsed by Ebby Halliday and Terry Box, the Sheriff of Collin County, among others.
Texas As I See It website:
www.texasasiseeit.net
Warren Paul Harris Photography:
www.warrenharris.net
Member:
- PPA (Professional Photographers of America)
- SEP (Society of Sport and Event Photographers)
- ASMP (American Society of Media Photographers)
- NPPA (National Press Photographers Association)
- IAAP (International Association of Architectural Photographers)
- PSA (Photographic Society of America)
Guests may purchase copies of the book during this event. A small selection of very large canvas prints from Texas As I See It will be on display (and for sale) as well.
Books can be ordered from the website, for delivery in 3-7 days.
January 22, 2012 1-3pm
Barnes & Noble Firewheel 190 Cedar Sage Dr. Unit BB01 Garland, TX 972-496-2000 See website for additional dates.
Press Release: Art Installation Benefits Dallas Schools
by Photog on Jan.19, 2012, under Art Shows, Exhibitions, News
Addison Conference Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
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K@4LegsMarketing.com
9741 Preston Road, Suite 303
Frisco, TX 75033
214.417.2197
www.4legsmarketing.com
Art Installation Benefits Dallas Schools
Frisco, Texas – January 17, 2012
Frisco artist Warren Paul Harris, in conjunction with the City of Addison, is displaying a collection of his work at the Addison Conference Center from January 17 through March 30, 2012. A percentage of the proceeds is being donated to benefit DISD.
While it is no secret that Dallas Independent School District (DISD) is in dire financial straits, support for the Arts in Texas education has been especially lacking for many years. This was made abundantly clear when Mr. Harris’ daughter began instructing at DISD as a music teacher in 2007. Her entire program, along with all other Arts programs were funded not by the State, but by a completely separate Grant.
Warren wanted the proceeds of his work to make a difference in education and the Arts. As a result, five percent from each sale is donated to Big Thought, a non-profit organization benefiting DISD.
Warren’s view of our world is evocative, compelling and insightful. Capturing everyday vignettes from our surroundings and processing them to enhance texture, color and detail, much of his work seems more illustrative than photographic.
With a keen eye for composition, Harris brings us the mundane, as well as the unusual with compelling results. From the amusing to the poignant, his combinations of light and shadow, texture and relationships, evoke a visceral response in the viewer.
This eclectic exhibition of vibrant images brings together scenes from Texas, New York City and Route 66 in an intentionally un-themed approach to an art show. Several of the images on display can be found in the pages of Harris’ coffee table book, Texas As I See It, published in 2011.
As a long-time contributor to many local papers and magazines, the artist has captured some amazing events over the years. But Warren’s love for his adopted home comes from exploring the back roads and small towns of Texas on his Harley and by car, for no other reason than to see what he can discover. A Licensed Texas Investigator, his natural curiosity serves him well in ferreting out the unusual among life’s hidden treasures. His experience as an architect, designing and building recording studios for 20 years, gives him a unique appreciation for line, light and shadow – and copious examples punctuate his work.
Art Exhibition Location:
Conference & Theatre Centre
15650 Addison Road
Addison, TX 75001-3285
972-450-6201
One dollar from the sale of every book is donated to Big Thought.
5% of all sales from this exhibition go to Big Thought.
Texas As I See It website:
www.texasasiseeit.net
Books can be ordered from the website, for delivery in 3-7 days.
Warren Paul Harris Photography:
www.warrenharris.net
Member:
- PPA (Professional Photographers of America)
- SEP (Society of Sport and Event Photographers)
- ASMP (American Society of Media Photographers)
- NPPA (National Press Photographers Association)
- IAAP (International Association of Architectural Photographers)
- PSA (Photographic Society of America)
Visitors may purchase copies of the book during this event for the standard price of $34.95,
Winston at Addison Conference Center
Vortex Abstracts
by Photog on Jan.16, 2012, under gallery updates, News, Recent Projects
In the process of editing my gallery of images, I decided on an entirely new approach in terms of producing an identifiable style and size of print I can reproduce reasonably and with a consistent size as well as style. This has resulted in theVortex Abstract Series.
The images in this series all have a similar (although each is uniquely processed) style and all are reproduced in 4 sizes of framed prints:
- 12″ Square (unlimited edition) – $69.00
- 24″ square (Limited Edition of 100) – $395.00
- 36″ Square (Limited Edition of 75) – $795.00
- 42″ Square (Limited Edition of 50) – $1,500.00
This makes for a nice grid-style display. All images are distinct with vivid contrasting colors and elements which make a dramatic impact.
We are producing framed Limited Editions of these prints. Feel free to contact me for availability.
The gallery of available images is right here.
A new website is being launched, dedicated exclusively to my digital art. Stay tuned for the announcement
Enjoy.
Liquid Neon
Please Vote For My Entry in Exposure 2011
by Photog on Dec.19, 2011, under Art Shows, Exhibitions, News
My entry in Exposure 2011 is nearing the end of the voting period, so if you wouldn’t mind clicking on this link and voting for me (and sharing it on Facebook) I would be most appreciative!
Thanks!
Fine Art Inventory Reduction Sale
by Photog on Dec.15, 2011, under Events, gallery updates, News, Recommendations
Inventory Reduction Sale!
Fine Art Prints at drastically reduced prices (for stock on hand)
- 50% to 75% off our Gallery pricing
- Only Until December 31!
- Only what is listed on this page is available!
- Stock is limited!
- Free delivery and installation within 20 miles of Frisco!
Act Now to take advantage of these ridiculously low prices on my work.
http://www.warrenharris.net/artsale.html
Feel free to pass this along to anyone you think might be interested.
Cute or Priceless?
by Photog on Dec.11, 2011, under Instructional
How to Take Better Pictures – An Instructional Series
I cannot possibly count the number of times people have told me how much they enjoy taking pictures, but never seem to get those “amazing” images that they see in my book on on my website. Part of this is technical. Not fully understanding your camera so you can get the best results with it. The solution to this problem is very simply RTFM
(Read the Manual…)
Seriously… Read your manual with the camera in reach and experiment with it.
You NEED to fully understand your equipment if you want the best results. Also, if you’re not fully comfortable with your camera, you’re going to spend precious seconds fooling with it instead of pressing the shutter at that critical, fleeting moment. This is the precise reason Annie Leibovitz recommends using your Smart Phone’s camera for this purpose. It’s simple to use and always at hand. Two of the most critical aspects in capturing that priceless moment.
Another critical aspect is “telling the story“. Sometimes you want to isolate your subject from it’s surroundings for artistic reasons, but other times the environment is crucial to telling the story.
For instance: At a wedding, when the bride is going to throw the bouquet… Capturing just the bride pitching a bunch of flowers only tells half the story. Capturing the bride on one side of the frame, with a clot of estrogen and alcohol-crazed young women on the opposite side, and frantically grasping for a flying bouquet – that is priceless.
An example:
At a three year-old’s birthday party, the little tyke is crouched in a booth, spending some quality time with GiGi (grandma). There’s the potential for some cute shots here. There is always the potential for cute with little kids. Priceless, however, is another story.
So I could have taken this picture, which is certainly cute:
Cute
But seeing what was about to transpire, I headed on over to where I thought the best vantage point was, and settled in to start shooting a series of photos like the one below, which I felt was Priceless.
See what I mean?
Sometimes it’s just the balance of the composition that is key. Other times, it’s very simply the “action” on both sides of an event – or in this case, the “communication” that’s taking place that makes the shot. There is a connection between these two people you need to capture to tell the story.
Now go do it.
Priceless
Fine Art iPhone 4 Cases Available
by Photog on Dec.09, 2011, under News, Projects, Recent Projects
iPhone Cases
I’ve just finished engineering the images for a substantial collection of iPhone 4 cases available from my fulfillment site.
It’s a small sampling of my library, with 33 designs online at this time.
Categories include:
- Models
- Cars
- New York City
- Texas
- Tuscany
- Abstract
- Music
- 9-11 Memorial (25% of profits go to a firefighter’s non-profit in Brooklyn)
Prices are reasonable and delivery is F.A.S.T.
Images include models, fashion, ferraris, 59 cadillac, lone tree, baby mockingbird, water towers, motel sign, telephone bank, brooklyn bridge, golden gate bridge, soaring BMX rider, 9-11 Memorial, Dallas, Tuscany, Violin, John Cipollina, fireworks, abstracts and more!
If you’re looking for a unique case for your iPhone 4 – one that you won’t see in someone else’s hand on a daily basis – check it out!
