Quantum Elements, #4062, copyright 2021 Douglas Stockdale - Here in the States, such an announcement in a supermarket of a 'Clean-up needed on some Aisle', means that there is a mess that was made, such as perhaps some shopper dropped something and one of the staff needs to go fix what happen. Likewise, I have... Continue Reading →
Illusionary nature landscape – Clear Lake – Oregon
Clear Lake, Shoreline, Fall copyright 2021 Douglas Stockdale - While up in Oregon earlier this month we did a couple of day trips, one of which was a drive out of Eugene up along the Willamette River up to its headwaters that included a stop of Clear Lake. OhMyGoodness, this lake was really fitting of... Continue Reading →
European Book representation – Anzenberger Gallery bookshop
I am very excited to announce that my limited edition artist book 'Middle Ground' is now available in Europe though the Anzenberger Gallery Bookshop! This Vienna (Austria) bookshop is run by the wonderful and talented gallerist and bookmaker Regina Maria Anzenberger. It is a real pleasure to work with her and her gallery team as... Continue Reading →
Ciociaria – Now in Frick Fine Arts Library collection
I am very honored to announce that my Ciociaria Limited Edition Fiuggi (book + print) is now in the permanent collection of the Frick Fine Arts Library at the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Ciociaria – Fiuggi edition will join my other books that in their permanent collection. Ciociaria was published by Edizioni Punctum in 2011 and two book + print limited... Continue Reading →
Morolo – An Italian urban landscape
Morolo, Italy (Ciociaria) copyright Douglas Stockdale 2010 While preparing to make another book announcement or two, I realized that it has been 10 years since my first book Ciociaria was published by Edizioni Punctum. Cool! Also realized that it's been almost as long as I have checked on the status of my social media and... Continue Reading →
Costal California – still a little bit foggy this morning
I had another day-trip down to San Diego and although I had not planned on it, there was some coastal fog again. Yes, when I left my studio/home in Orange County, the sky was blue and cloudless. But as I approached the beach area to catch the I-5 freeway South, I could see the coastal... Continue Reading →
Trail Head – O’Neill Park
O’Neill Park, 2021 Copyright Douglas Stockdale - I think that I have to admit that I am still a landscape junkie. Yeah, I know, I need some therapy, so I get to blame this on my anxiety, so it ain't my fault. Yeah, right, as though there was someone else who composed this photograph and pressed... Continue Reading →
A walk in the park: rattlesnakes, mountain lions and unexploded ordnance
Morning walk in the adjacent O'Neill Park where there are signs warning of all things; rattlesnakes, mountain lions and Unexploded (Military) Ordnance. Just a normal day here in Southern California. The rattlesnake and mountain lion warnings are posted at the trail head entrance while the Unexploded Ordnance (aka UXO) signage is scattered around in this... Continue Reading →
Hongqiao nightscape – a second look
Hongqaio, night copyright Douglas Stockdale 2008 Sometimes I find that I get into a mode in which I assume what I see is what is 'really' there versus paying attention to what is actually there. Case in point is the night landscape, above, that I made many years ago in China and for some dang... Continue Reading →
Restricted Area – Urban landscape
Yesterday morning I woke to some heavy coastal fog and since I had to drive down to San Diego to pick-up some family at the airport, I realized that this might be a win-win opportunity. There is a Vista Point on the south-bound I-5 that I am familiar with on my route and I was... Continue Reading →