An article by Nick Cave made me reflect on a different perspective about self expressive art. Instead of lamenting writer’s block or the absence of a muse, get going as an artist, because as you will read inside this blog article there is a deeper purpose behind artistic creation and its profound impact on the human experience. Discover how artists play a pivotal role in enriching lives and providing solace in times of crisis. Read about redefining the essence of creativity as a beacon of light and empathy in an ever-changing world.
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My packlist for photo tours
I often get asked what to take with on photo tours. Here is my packing list with some insight into why I use and recommend these things.
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Vinyl records and landscape photography
What do record player, turntables, records and music have to do with photography? A whole lot more than you might think. Renowned German landscape photographer Kai Hornung about rediscovering his love for vinyl and why it is as real as being in one of the most precious landscapes of the world. Read about his hifi-system and turntable and his favorite records, and why slowing down is a mindful win.
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an unforgettable moment during this workshop: photographing the northern lights
Iceland workshop diary
Diary of a photography workshop in Iceland. Day by day, in real time, almost.
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New series out
‘In reds’ is the new photo series released by German fine art and landscape photographer Kai Hornung. In this blog article Kai explains why it took him quite some time to work on themed collections and how he felt a more relaxed mindset was extremely helpful on getting his work done.
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Merry Christmas and a happy new year!
Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you!
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The main ingredients of the medium bundle: sleeve, medium tablet, quick keys, pen case including a 3 button pen, a thin 2 button pen, several drawing nibs, usb adapter, dongle and a nib extracting ring. Not shown is a drawing glove, just because I do not use it.
Review of the Xencelabs pen tablet medium
A pen tablet for creative work better than the Wacom tablets? Here is my opinion on the Xencelabs pen tablet.
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Settling with yourself (about finding style)
Starting out with photography I often read advice like “you need to have a distinct style” and “your work needs to be cohesive”. Here is why I believe this is not a helpful advice at all.
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Some refresh: with that beautiful waterfall deep in a forest. And on my homepage, too.
Update to my homepage
An update to my homepage. Here is why.
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One of the images that somehow got lost in the selecting process. Nevertheless one that I like and that I might have been unfair to.
Leftovers and b-sides
Some images matter more than others. And only a few are picked to form a strong portfolio. But what to do with those others that do still complete an artist? It is a sort of dilemma. And it is worth thinking about because history has shown: some b-sides went on to become world class hits.
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