Amanda Stevenson: The Creative Process

  Text by Amanda Stevenson, Copyright 2022 . The Creative Process . Is that a painting? No, it is a photograph. This is the question I have heard during my entire 35yr. photography career. Now in 2022, I only have clients I choose that give me full creative freedom. Let’s start from the beginning. I … Read more

Mikel Elam: Diverse Works of Art

Text and Artwork by Mikel Elam, Copyright 2022 . Diverse Works of Art . Can diverse works of art be understood by people who have little to no understanding of its origins? This is an ongoing conversation I am having with my daughter. Similar to the conversations I have had with her about abstraction versus … Read more

A.H. Scott: True Believers and Tallywhackers (The Elephant’s Underbelly)

True Believers and Tallywhackers (The Elephant’s Underbelly) By A.H. Scott   “Lord, lift us up where we belong….” Oh no, it’s not a humming of a romantic theme from the film “An Officer and A Gentleman”, but, an undertone score of those who benefit from the perks of marrying well.  One might think that if … Read more

Bob Shell: Virginia Enters the Dark Ages

Last November, Virginia elected a new conservative Republican administration. The new Attorney General is Jason Miyares. Last year, the AG at that time, Mark Herring, set up a new unit in the AG’s office called the Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU), because the administration finally realized that Virginia had far too many innocent people in prison. … Read more