Ray Charles, the legend himself. His inspiring story was one of my favorites growing up and I read his son’s biography of him this last summer. The energy and joy that he radiates, especially through his huge smile, makes it impossible not to admire this larger-than-life figure.
The man, the legend. Been reading books about Walt Disney since grade school and don’t intend to stop anytime soon. He has been my top inspiration in the film and animation industry for the longest time.
To an individual that is highly missed. I was choosing from several pictures of Robin Williams, but when I came across the photo below, I knew it had to be a study of this one. I felt it represented him and also thought it would be a fun expression to
Perhaps my favorite movie theme regards the “other” or those who are misunderstood. The Breakfast Club is an eye-opening example of that; I think at some point everyone struggles with identity during high school, but this particular film stands out above other HS-centered movies. There’s a short scene in
I didn’t notice until after I had taken the picture how the cracks in the street and the electricity wires fall into an X shape, as if trapping the house in its place. One of my favorites from the north Tulsa series.
I found this mural somewhere on 11th street and of course it stood out. While the word Chaotic is the first thing that catches one’s attention, I mainly appreciate the phrase off to the side, “can’t stop art.” True words! Art doesn’t have to be limited to the traditional concept of fine art
This photo, 1 of 3 was honorably published in TU’s 2017 edition of Stylus Journal of Art and Writing.
Asking people for their permission to take pictures is not something I often do, but these sweet men were eager to have theirs taken!
Oh I love these local businesses with such unique attributes in north Tulsa. You wouldn’t find a zebra standing on top of a roof in any other part of town.
