a whole mess of stuff....

So first the bad news.

This week saw the passing of Jim Marshall. "Who is Jim Marshall?" you ask. Well, you may not have known it, but you have been looking at his images for years. He is often credited as being the grandfather of the Rock and Roll photography, both concert photos and backstage intimate stuff. His was a take no bullshit approach that served him well, while offending others. He wanted all access or no access. Don't waste his time with restrictions, he would rather walk. You can read the WaPo obit here. Also, Joe McNally gives his own obit to Jim here.

In more positive news, the grand opening of our building went fantastic. The press conference and ribbon cutting were standing room only. Many thanks to all who came out. There will be a closing ceremony for the show in the M-NCPPC gallery on April 10th from 4-8pm.

Also, there has been a lot of buzz lately on the upcoming Photoshop CS5. With it's new Content Aware Fill. Check it out here. You will never believe any photo you look at ever again. Not that you should believe them now.

Lots of new classes coming up in the future. We will continue to teach at the Art League School and at the Washington Glass School. Now Parks and Planning has tapped us to teach for Alternative process and photoshop workshops at their new gallery at the Gateway Arts Center building. These will be CRAZY cheap. I will reveal details as they are firmed up.

talk to you soon.
pete