Portrait Painting of Me by Jerry Merrill

Wonderful portrait of me by Jerry Merril.

Here is a painting of me playing guitar created by artist Jerry Merrill, Rodman, NY. He painted it from a photo of me taken back in October while I was playing guitar at the Orion Art Gallery on Mullin St., Watertown, NY. Jerry revealed it to me and others at Orion Gallery during their Christmas Party on Dec. 14. I was very honored that Jerry took the time to paint me. I am also impressed with the result. I truly feel he captured my likeness. I was blown away by it. Jerry and I have been friends for quite a few years. I really got to know him when he took some guitar lessons with me. Jerry is quite a prolific painter and also a talented sculptor. 

Jerry Merrill shows photo his portrait of me during Orion Art Gallery Christmas party.

Drawing of Me With Guitar by James William Henley

 Presented here is a drawing of me playing guitar. It was created by artist James William Henley. He resides here in the NorthCountry somewhere. I confess that I only met him once and that was last summer (2023) at Orion Art Gallery where I was playing when he drew this. I don't remember where he said he lives. Adams or Brownville seem to be in my mind. Anyhow, I love it and thank him for the print. It's 16x20. He dropped the art off at Orion's new location on Mullin St., Watertown, NY. 

Drawing of me by artist James William Henley.

Beach Creature Art at Wilson's Bay, Cape Vincent, NY

Beach sculpture, Wilson's Bay, Cape Vincent, NY

Had a bad nights sleep last night that followed a wonderful family get together at our home in Chaumont, NY. Consequently got up later than usual this morning. It was a lovely Summer day, breezy and a temp around 80 degrees. Late this afternoon we decided to take a drive to one of our swimming spots, Wilson's Bay, Cape Vincent, NY.   We discovered this somewhat eerie artwork. The artist unknown. I love it and find it inspiring. 

Beach sculpture, Wilson's Bay, Cape Vincent, NY

Beach sculpture, Wilson's Bay, Cape Vincent, NY

Beach sculpture, Wilson's Bay, Cape Vincent, NY

Beach sculpture, Wilson's Bay, Cape Vincent, NY

Most years we go to this beach many times through the summer. One of our favorite spots. This Summer was different. Many, many days of rain, the Better Half dealing with some health issues, me putting extra time in at our Clay St house readying it for sale. So today the weather was exceptionally nice and the discovery of this artwork made this day special. 

My iPhone reports I walked 4,621 steps today. 

Pictures From An Exhibition: iPhone Hip Shots

 

This photo was NOT shot from the hip. I looked  and composed it normally.

Friday August 2, 2024

The following are some photos that I "shot from the hip" with my iPhone 6s set in one of the black and white modes. This was during an exhibition opening reception at Fibonacci Art Gallery in Watertown. NY.  I held the camera by my hip and snapped photos with one of the volume buttons. No shutter sound. Of course I couldn't see what exactly the camera was seeing.  CORRECTION: The top photo was not shot from the hip. All the following were.

"Shooting from the hip" iPhone photos at Fibonacci Art Gallery.  copyright Gary Walts 2024

"Shooting from the hip" iPhone photos at Fibonacci Art Gallery.  copyright Gary Walts 2024

"Shooting from the hip" iPhone photos at Fibonacci Art Gallery.  copyright Gary Walts 2024

"Shooting from the hip" iPhone photos at Fibonacci Art Gallery.  copyright Gary Walts 2024

"Shooting from the hip" iPhone photos at Fibonacci Art Gallery.  copyright Gary Walts 2024

Artist Kristy Hoover at Orion Art Gallery

 

Here is a photo I snapped of artist Kristy Hoover on August 28, 2022. This was at Orion Art Gallery, Alexandria Bay, NY.  She was preparing to paint a mural during the gallery's 1000 Islands Art Festival. I spent a goof potion of the day there, played some guitar, snapped a few photos.  Lately I've been burning the candle at both ends and have been to tired and uninspired to post about my activities.  I need to come out of this long slump I've been in. Anyhow, here is the photo of Kristy:

Artist Kristy Hoover on August 28, 2022. This was at Orion Art Gallery, Alexandria Bay, NY.