Meg Wachter.
Artistic Compass
Today, I got some constructive criticism about my work, which unless I’m in a really cranky mood, I’m all for hearing. I want to get better, and you need to know what can be improved upon before you can change. Also, what I’m talking about now isn’t about this person’s particular thoughts, but it’s got me thinking about the overall question of art and identity. First off, begin successful at almost anything is hard. This may be doubly true in… Read More
Highlights, Skintones, and Newly Minted Doctors
An old friend came over this afternoon for some portraits. She just yesterday successfully defended her dissertation, so now I have to call her Dr Pillsbury. It’s all very intimidating, but huge congratulations go her way and I’ve very proud of my friend. Anyway, while kerfutzing with the results, I thought it was about time to talk about some of my problems. Or rather, bring up some of the walls I find myself pushing against in my work and to start a discussion… Read More
Laid-Off: Craig Mingus
Craig Mingus – Human Resources Director, Upper West Side (Click image to view larger) Read More
Laid-Off: Lucy
Today I began my new project tentatively titled: Laid-Off I’ll be shooting a series of diptychs of people in New York City in their own homes, who have lost their jobs and not yet found new ones. One shot in their work clothes, the other casual, in the same setting. If anyone out there has ideas for potential subjects, maybe friends or family who have lost their jobs, please let them know. If they’re interested in volunteering, have them email me with their story and… Read More
Quick interview.
My friend Sarah Morgan did a little interview of me a while back and wrote it up on her blog today. Might be an interesting read for those of you interested in how and why I make pictures.http://sarah-morgan.com/2009/05/21/guest-post-bill-wadman/ Read More
Sheila
Liz Burns
Hero – Matthew Carter
This is the first of a series of portraits of what I’m calling ‘heroes’ of mine. A list of people who inspire and interest me that I think would make great subjects. You can see the list and explanation here: http://billwadman.com/thelist/ Matthew CarterFor those of you who have ever used the fonts Verdana, or Georgia, or Bell Centennial, or a myriad others, thank Matthew Carter. He’s the man who designed them. And yes he still uses the G3… Read More
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