Another great Connections event hosted by Le Book, this time in Chicago. Than you Chicago for being such welcoming hosts. It was so wonderful to see old friends and meet new ones too!
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Hunter Freeman is NOT responsible for this!*
© Hunter Freeman – http://www.hunterfreeman.com
When I first saw Hunter Freeman’s new series of work, “Kids with Power Tools,” I couldn’t believe what I was seeing! Did he really do this? When I asked him what he was thinknig giving power tools to kids, here is how he replied.
“It’s not like any of you haven’t thought of doing something like this yourself. Of course you have (it’s ok to admit it, especially the guys). Everyone’s been a kid, and as you recall, one of our young life’s goals was to maximize the fun we had. So, why not do that again? In my case, since I am no longer seven years old (except, perhaps, mentally), I thought that I’d just grab some little munchkins and some power tools and see what the h*!! would happen.
As we all know, you need the right tool for the right job. In a bit of a switch (if you’ll pardon the pun), I started with a tool. First up, a Milwaukee brand Hole Shot Corded Electric Drill with 1/2″ chuck – an awesome piece of equipment that can drill through anything. Next, where shall we drill? Why not a little home improvement? There’s always room (several rooms in fact) for improvement. So, cabinets it is! And, of course, they can always use some ventilation! Next, ask one of the neighbor’s sweet kids to make some nice, pretty holes in another neighbor’s cabinets. (Mazie was such a dear, hard-working helper, btw) Then, just capture the fun. Here’s how it all went…
Hunter: “Ok, Mazie, the little trigger makes the drill work, so just press it and push the drill nice and slowly into the cabinet.”
Mazie: “Mr. Freeman, are you sure it’s ok that we do this?”
H: “Oh, yes, Mazie, it’s just fine.”
M: “Um, are you sure, ’cause the Lerners aren’t home right now.”
H: “I’m sure they won’t mind at all. Ok, let’s go ahead!”
M: “Ok.” (sound of drill)
M: (shouting) “This makes a lot of noise, but it’s really fun!”
H: “It sure is, Mazie! It sure is!”
When we finished, we packed up my gear and swept up (didn’t want to leave a mess). Mazie asked if she could borrow the drill, but I told her that I don’t lend my tools to just anyone. But, I told her, I would be happy to let her use another one, like my disc sander. I told her how it could make tons and tons of pretty sparks when you grind on a metal surface, like on a car. She was really really excited about doing that. I asked her to start looking for a really nice car to try it on. She was totally up for that.
*Hunter Freeman is not responsible. And is shocked, shocked he says, that your son/daughter said he gave them the idea to do something like that.
© Hunter Freeman – http://www.hunterfreeman.com
© Hunter Freeman – http://www.hunterfreeman.com
Which art buyer attended over 50 high school proms? And, WHY?!?!
© Ron Berg - http://www.ronbergphoto.com
When we reached out to freelance art buyer Andrea Flaherty to contribute to our blog, she send along two posts. The first post was featured last month as part of our continuing Solving Mysteries series. The second post is a little less series and helps showcase the fun side of Andrea. Even those that know her might find some of these surprising. Enjoy!
10 things You Do Not Know About Andrea Flaherty (ok 11 – she couldn’t choose which one to delete!)
I attended over 50 high-school proms…in college as an event producer/photographer.
I am obsessed with dogs. I will stop any dog, anywhere to pet it.
I love all types of photography and am especially drawn to night imagery of houses.
I am a huge Avedon fan.
I prefer pie to cake.
Animal wranglers are cool.
I find inspiration in meeting new people.
One of my favorite things about art buying is collaborating with photographers.
I was detained at Frankfurt Airport in Germany because of a glass rooster.
I have been remodeling my house since 2005. No, it’s not finished yet.
I still enjoy receiving printed promotional materials from photographers.
We love our village. Sharing photos from Le Book Connections in Los Angeles.
Lauranne and I used to joke that our office used to consist of me, Lauranne and the “Fedex guy”. Well, now that we hardly send out portfolios, it is just she and I. We appreciate getting to travel because we are reminded of how special it is to be part of this wonderful community of friends, colleagues and peers. Every trip rewards us with opportunities to connect with old friends and make new ones. It is one of the best parts of our job.
On a recent trip to Los Angeles to present at Le Book’s Connections event, we were not disappointed. We were able to spend the day getting caught up with not only friends from LA but many from out of town as well. And of course, had an ample opportunity to make new connections as well.
We have a strong village and enjoyed spending the day with them all. If we still had a “Fedex guy” I am sure he would have been jealous.
Enjoy this slideshow and see for your self what a great time was had by all.
Just sharing: Andy Anderson shoots for Garden & Gun and Wildrose Kennels
If you didn’t get a chance to see Andy Anderson’s spread in the December of issue of Garden and Gun, take a peak at the photos here. And, if you know anything about gun dog training, you will know that Mike Stewart is indeed “The Leader of the Pack.” Be sure to seek out the article online to read all about it.
- © Andy Anderson – http://www.andyandersonphoto.com
Andy Anderson – like you have never seen him before.
Andy Anderson was fortunate to have been chosen to shoot for the Trump Hotel Collection and MMG Worldwide. It was shot over a few phases and we are just now getting to share some of the new. What a fantastic project. Thank you to everyone who made it happen!
Just Sharing. New Work from Andy Anderson and Ram Trucks.
Thank you Jimmy Bonner, The Richards Group and Ram Trucks for the opportunity to work on such a fantastic campaign. And, of course, thank you to our crew for helping making it all happen. Dust storms and all.
To see more of Andy Anderson’s work, including other work he has created for Ram, please link to his site.
FoundFolios suggests that Ann Elliott Cutting’s work has become “Unhinged”
Juliette Lewis from FoundFolios recently reached out to Ann Elliott Cutting to ask her permissions to share two of her images in their newsletter. The theme of the newsletter was “Unhinged; an exploration into what is real and not real.” Click here for the complete posting on their site.
Juliette asked Ann to provide some background on each of the images. Here is what she had to say about her Floating House image:
“This piece was created for an editorial assignment for Ladies Home Journal. The story was about a clean home. Knowing that many concepts are repeated in editorial stories, I try to have fun with the assignments and give them a fresh twist. When I sketch the ideas, the most important thing is to stay at it after all the expected ideas have been fleshed out. Sketching a few more ideas usually is when the gems appear. That is how this image came about. (The house model was built by an Architect, and the composite was made by photographing the house on a matt of grass and adding in the sky and flowers. The Art Director was Clare Lissaman.)
© Ann Elliott Cutting - http://www.cutting.com
Here is what she had to say about the image of Man and Clouds:
“This image was created for a promo piece. It was a new take on having your head in the clouds. I thought that taking it on location and having it be as if the guy is put a little off balance gave the concept a new twist. The final image is a composite with the cloud. “
Everyone loves a rubber duckie.
©Kevin Twomey - http://www.kevintwomey.com
And, of course, the rubber duckie song. Thank you Kevin Twomey for the reminder.
Just sharing. Andy Anderson shoots for Town and Country Magazine
Andy Anderson was so proud and excited to share with us the feature he shot for Town and Country Magazine about The American Hotel in Sag Habor, NY. He was honored to be able to collaborate with Design Director Edward Leida at the publication.
