Portrait Pieces

Here they are... Fruits of my labors.

Josh and Leanna!

Two of the best people in the world have decided to get married! Congrats to them.

Squirrel!

I found this gal on the sidewalk as I was walking to class! She scampered around my feet. I think she was the same one i fed a pretzel to 3 weeks ago, cause otherwise I don't know why it was so friendly. I was only a little afraid it was going to eat my face this time so i got really close up and shot this like 2 feet away.

Location assignment

this is the first assignment for my portrait class I'm taking this semester.

Field Trip!

Portrait class took a field trip to St. Anthony

Since i've been gone...

Here are some highlights from the year I was not prone to post. the guy in front of the temple took 2nd place in an art contest at BYUI. that was pretty sweet...

the color shifted when i posted them, anybody know why?

pretty...

just playing today

Merry Christmas!!

Heralds

Heralds |ˈherəlds|
noun
1. an official messenger bringing news.
2. a person or thing viewed as a sign that something is about to happen.

We as human beings are constantly sending signals to each other based around our unique cultures. We silently communicate using objects. We converse with colors. We squabble through symbols. Whether conscious or subconscious, we surround and even adorn ourselves with things that tell something about us. Even if it is miniscule, we are always sending messages.

I’ve entitled this series Heralds because these objects and symbols and things we call a home, or clothing, or toys are also just as much, mediums to catagorize ourselves. In essence we are sending out silent warnings or inaudible welcomes all the time.

For this series I have chosen to focus on two mediums that are some of the first heralds perceived when meeting someone new. The welcome mat to our home, and the clothing we choose to wear.

-Doug McKay

More thanksgiving

Clockwise - Vacaville, CA, San Fransisco harbor, Sacramento (I think) bowling alley.