Award winning artists are addictive to be around. These are the people who are at the pinnacle of dedication and passion and are producing inspiring and evocative creations. I have had the honor of knowing this particular photographer since his early days when we played paintball together. His artwork is tattooed on my skin and the banner image on this website. To say he has been an inspiration is an understatement. On November 15th, his hard work and dedication to his art was rewarded by the local RAW: Natural Born Artists group when they announced that both the judges and the people agreed he was the 2012 RAW Reno Photographer of the Year.
Even in the face of this sought after accolade and rush of new attention, he kept humble and took the time to sit down for coffee and an interview with me this past Saturday. On a rainy grey Reno morning we chatted about the award, his art, and what comes next. The following is the transcript from that conversation. Read the rest of this entry »
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