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August 25, 2012

art study, beauty, color, f164, Fine Art, journal, musings, signature, technique, travel

Survivors – Mount St. Helens Volcanic Monument

Oddly it was the first time I had been to St. Helens. A remote park and does not get as much attention as it deserves. My brother and I spent a few days up there filming for my EXposed light workshop and of course, hunting for landscapes.

This place astounds my eyes. Not for it’s serene perfection. But for it’s lack of it. A forest picked up, as by God himself and scattered across the landscape like toothpicks. Some areas have no trees standing. Others have new growth coming back with vigor. And here, the skeletons of the past still stand proud, having survived May 18, 1980, when Mount St. Helens erupted and blew down or scorched 230 square miles of forest.

There are many remarkable stories from that day. And if you live in the Pacific Northwest you may know some of the people that experienced them. But to me these trees still standing, are a reminder and the awesome power in creation and of the valiant effort to stand your ground. They will make a beautiful print… Gavin

Release details: Prints Available.. Order Open Edition originals.. Master prints and Signature Limited Editions are listed below and can be ordered by contacting gallery.

Released prints….

50 inch Master Original on Canvas – Limited edition of, 1 (contact the gallery)

41 inch Signature Canvas – Limited Edition of, 25 (contact the gallery)

30 inch Signature Metal – Limited Edition of, 50 (contact the gallery)

24 inch open edition mounted print (order above)

For Photographers. How it was made…

August 20, 2012

4x5, beauty, color, f164, Fine Art, Nature, technique, travel

Winters End – Solder Summit Utah

Seim_Studios_001 16-16-35 — Winters End – Solder Summit Utah, Early Spring

What a beautiful place to spend the morning with my son. It was mid April and in the mountains of Utah there were still dotted with snow. We camped off Sheep Creek Road the previous night and I went out early with my son to Solder Summit.

I made this on my large format system in the Utah mountains. I had seen all this beautiful color the day before and was amazed by how vibrant it was. We’re used to seeing such colors in the Fall. But Spring was just coming in and still the color sang in the Utah hills. I love this State.

I love Aspens too. No matter when you look at them they’re stunning. My 4 year old and I discovered this remote spot filled with color and lots of bare Aspen groves, just as the sun was streaking across the hills. The sky was blue and the snows were melting. Afterward we stopped an a little gas station on the summit and bought snacks before heading back to the trailer and the rest of the family for a peaceful afternoon drive into Salt Lake.

Release details: Prints Available.. Order Open Edition originals above.. Master prints and Signature Limited Editions are listed below and can be ordered by contacting gallery.

Released prints….

43 inch Signature Canvas – Limited Edition of, 20 (contact the gallery)

36 inch Signature Canvas – Limited Edition of, 100 (contact the gallery)

31 inch Signature Art Print – Limited Edition of, 150 (contact the gallery)

24 inch open edition mounted print (order above)

For Photographers. How it was made…

August 10, 2012

art study, f164, Fine Art, journal, signature

American Originals Gallery – Opening Night

Here’s a quick video from the night of mt recent gallery opening after things quieted down. We had a great turnout and a good time. Just a peek inside my studio/gallery and a look at some of the new work. Gav

July 21, 2012

beauty, f164, Fine Art, Nature, signature

Join Gavin at the Gallery for the Summer Collection Opening | 07/27/12

Opening night is over but the show goes on.

We had a great opening night. Thanks to all who came out. There’s still lots to enjoy however. Images from my Summer Collection will be showcased throughout the Summer at my American Originals Gallery. Don’t miss this years collection. Stop by and say hello. 227 HWY 28 West, Soap Lake WA.

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Focus this summer has been on my new gallery here in Central WA and our first big opening, The Summer Collection.

I hope you’ll come join us for art, appetizers and good conversation as I share my latest releases and original prints from the winter tour. If you have any questions, please get in touch… Gav

July 10, 2012

4x5, f164, Fine Art, journal, Nature, science, signature, silver, technique, travel

Ghostlands

It was towards the end of our Winter 2012 your. More like Spring as it was late already early May. But we were still on the road and winding thru the nearly deserted back country of Oregon towards home. These are hills and forest where you find a tiny town every hundred miles or more and if you’re lucky it might have gas and groceries.

I saw this neat old house turned store turned abandoned farm off of the highway and turned the truck around in a truly tiny town a mile or so down the road. I returned and setup my for large format film, using the height of our camper roof to get me a high vantage point.

I must have taken at least a half and hour setting up for a single frame of film. When I finally had it composed just the way I wanted I waited for the late afternoon sun to peek through just right and release the shutter. The light and shadows were magic and the result is exactly what I had hoped for. Ghostlands.

Release details: Prints Available.. Order Open Edition originals above.. Master prints and Signature Limited Editions are listed below and can be ordered by contacting gallery.. Learn about Limited Edition values here.

Released prints….

62 inch Master Original on Canvas – Limited edition of, 1 (contact the gallery)

40 inch Signature Canvas – Limited Edition of, 3o (contact the gallery)

33 inch Signature Fiber Art Print – Limited Edition of, 60 (contact the gallery)

24 inch open edition mounted print (order above)

For Photographers. How it was made…

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