by Danny | Mar 16, 2010 | Creative Process, Milagros
I find myself at a place of new beginnings in my art. Ever since my daughter was born in May 2008, much of my creative energy has gone toward parenting. Now, as she is getting bigger and a little more independent, I find myself itchy to dive more deeply into my...
by Danny | Aug 17, 2009 | Creative Process, gardening
Today I sit in my studio and think about my garden. This year’s vegetables are beset by weeds and critters. Gophers have eaten whole heads of lettuce and bunnies have gnawed down kale and broccoli. As the parent of toddler, I just don’t have the kind of time I used to...
by Danny | Feb 27, 2009 | Creative Process, gardening
I am so grateful for this view from my studio. To some, this may look terribly overgrown. But if you had seen it when we first moved here, you’d realise that this is actually quite tame. The fact that you are free to wonder around the garden is an improvement in...
by Danny | Feb 10, 2009 | business of art, Creative Process, PhotoAlliance
Two important parts of the creative process are feedback and community. Portfolio reviews can be a great way to get both. I blogged a while back about my experience at Photo Lucida and why I find such reviews so helpful. Here in the Bay Area two of my favorite arts...
by Danny | Jan 29, 2009 | contemporary photography, Creative Process
Last night, I left cozy Muir Beach to head toward downtown San Francisco for a gathering of photographers at Gallery 291. One of the hardest parts about living in Muir Beach for me is leaving. It is such a beautiful, soothing place to be, and it takes a fifteen minute...
by Danny | Oct 24, 2008 | books, Creative Process, Inspiration, podcast
I have been thinking a lot about what inspires me lately and making sure I fill each day with a hit of inspiration. This word is also on my mind because I am going to be on a panel on this very topic on the evening of November 14 for the SPE West Conference in San...
