Pretty Sketchy & Warren Out

Jaws Poster Parody

2012-01-20T14:43:00.000-08:00

SOPA/PIPA

2012-01-18T04:26:00.001-08:00

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2011 Art Project #37 Water 01 RO

2012-01-14T19:45:00.000-08:00

Title: Water 01 RO

D.M. Sketch

July 2, 2011

2011 Art Project #36 Ma Bell

2012-01-14T19:42:00.000-08:00

Taken during our Royal Oak Photography Meetup in Royal Oak Michigan
by Dawn Sketch Photography

Title: Ma Bell
D.M. Sketch
July 2, 2011

2011 Art Project #35 Bebb Oak

2012-01-14T19:34:00.000-08:00

America's Largest Bebb Oak Tree is in Rochester Hills Michigan
by Dawn Sketch Photography

Title: Bebb Oak Summer - Arm
D.M. Sketch
July 1, 2011

Title: Bebb Oak Summer
D.M. Sketch
July 1, 2011

2011 Art Project #34 Acrylic bursts

2012-01-14T19:09:00.000-08:00

Switching it up to Acrylics. The photographs do NOT do these paintings justice. I will need to do this with better lighting, and in focus. But, I just want these up and to finish this 52 project. So, forgive me this blog post.

Untitled Blue
D.M. Sketch
September 2011

Untitled Green
D.M. Sketch
September 2011

Untitled Red
D.M. Sketch
September 2011

The white on white was really tough to photograph. But imagine it in your mind. Very minimal.

2011 Art Project #33 Made in USA 01

2012-01-14T19:02:00.000-08:00

Tag back to 2011 Art Project #26 Made in USA. I took this picture while waiting to get on the Stanten Island Ferry in NYC back in...2005, 2006, or 2007.

2011 Art Project #32 Wanda & Winky

2012-01-14T18:55:00.000-08:00

Title: Remembering Wanda and Winky
D.M. Sketch
Date - circa 2005-2009

Please do not replicate this. I did not add my usual watermark on this. I love this photo, and I know it wasn't taken during the 2011 project, but I'm placing it here anyways. I hope you like it. :)

2011 Art Project #31 Model (k)T

2012-01-14T18:48:00.000-08:00

OK! I'm going to get my art work up here and finish posting my 52 project from 2011. Although it didn't turn out to be on per week, I did produce a great deal of fine art photographs during 2011. Here are some model shots I did with KT.
by Dawn Sketch Photography

Title: Shooting KT (3,4,7,11,13,17,20,22)
D.M. Sketch
August 20, 2011

2011 Art Project #30 Brittany Pups

2012-01-14T18:35:00.000-08:00

Title: Tunnel Playtime

D.M. Sketch

May 9, 2011

Brittany pups from Tiny's litter. Thanks Kelly for the photo fun time with your pups!

2011 Art Project #29 Tulips

2012-01-14T18:32:00.000-08:00

Tulips by Dawn Sketch Photography

Title: Tulip Detail

D.M. Sketch

May 9, 2011

Title: Tulip Garden

D.M. Sketch

May 9, 2011

White Chapel Cemetery held a contest in the spring.

Lazy Artist

2012-01-14T18:14:00.000-08:00

Hello! This is your artist Dawn.
The photos are on the other computer.
I will try to get them on the blog tomorrow...soon.
In the meantime, head on over to my Dawn Sketch Photography FaceBook page and take a look at some newer work there.

I really will get some pictures up here soon.

Oh, look, there's one right now from David Shepherd Park in Oak Park on January 10, 2012 at dawn!

I realize my 52 project didn't make it past 26 last year, so this year, I won't be putting a number on it. I will try to add artwork regularly to this site for you non Book Face people.
Love you and thanks for stopping by to check on our Sketchy blog. I'm Warren out. hehehe

hippo gnu ire

2012-01-01T08:34:00.001-08:00

matching mixology and music since 2011

2011-12-25T11:49:00.001-08:00

http://drinkify.org/

2011 Art Project #28 B&W Stirrup

2011-12-11T09:02:00.000-08:00

by Dawn Sketch Photography

Title: Horse Farm-3

D.M. Sketch

Date June 11, 2011

2011 Art Project #27 Horse Farm

2011-12-10T10:33:00.001-08:00

Title: Horse Farm-2

D.M. Sketch

Date: June 11, 2011

Title: Horse Farm-7

D.M. Sketch

Date: June 11, 2011

Title: Horse Farm-5

D.M. Sketch

Date: June 11, 2011

Title: Horse Farm-6

D.M. Sketch

Date: June 11, 2011

ART! 52 project!

2011-12-10T08:13:00.001-08:00

Yes! I am alive and lazy! I see it's been five months since I posted about my 52 art project. I better get cracking to get #27-52 up before the end of the year. Please expect to see stuff over the next two weeks.

I was in two art shows this year and have another four that I intend to enter...let's see if that happens. Also, I found out about a coffee shop in mid-town that is looking for artists to show their work (AND SELL IT)! So, Let's get going!!!!

Psycho-Noir: No Rules: RON WARREN

2011-11-04T09:24:00.000-07:00

Psycho-Noir: No Rules: RON WARREN:

Ron here: I'm the guest-blogger today over at Heath Lowrance's blog, "Psycho-Noir". Hope you can take a minute to check it out. Thanks.

Happy Halloween!

2011-10-31T12:07:00.001-07:00

MOCAD

2011-09-02T05:43:00.000-07:00

As you may know, I left my teaching career last year. It took several months to figure out what the next step in my life would be. I landed on art. With the experience of photographing weddings and fine art with Ron Warren Photography, I felt this was a good choice. I started painting and going to galleries. Ron and I entered photographs in a couple of Call For Entries and made it into two shows this year so far. In April, we were in the Lawrence Street Gallery's "Exposure '11" in Ferndale and in August, we were featured in the "Roots of Detroit Show" in Farmington. Applying for various art type jobs has rendered no results thus far. So, in order to work my way into the field. I applied for an internship at MOCAD the Museum of Contemporary Arts Detroit.

A new-ish museum, it is only five years old. So, this fall, I will be assisting the Educational Director and helping out with show openings, family day activities and whatever else is needed from September-December. So, adventure, here I come!!!

~D

P.S. For all of you who haven't been there yet, it's in mid-town, about three blocks south of Warren - five blocks south of the DIA -Detroit Institute of Arts. Within walking distance is the N'namdi Gallery, DAM - Detroit Artist Market, and the new 71 Pop.

Jother Woods and More Photos to Come

2011-08-27T10:37:00.000-07:00

Hello friends and followers!
August sure has been a busy month! I am working two part-time jobs and doing more portrait photography. Also helping promote Ron Warren Photography.

Within the next week, I will post some more fine art pieces as well as some of the portraits I've done. Wonderful weather for Katie and Kara's photo shoots this past week. Learning some new off-camera lighting techniques that I still need to perfect. Always looking for more free seminars and webinars. So shoot some links to me!

I do want to share with you, in case you haven't been over there lately, Ron's photo blog. Yesterday, we were in Midtown Detroit and met Jother Woods, an artist who uses all recycled materials. You need to head down to the N'namdi Gallery behind the Chicken Shack on Forest (east of Woodward) to see his work and hear his stories. Fabulous! The show "Homeland" only runs until September 10th, 2011.

Link to Ron's blog about Jother Woods.

I'm Picking out a Thermos For You...

2011-07-28T23:14:00.000-07:00

OK, Well, I'm not really picking out a thermos for you...I am picking out my photos for the "Roots in Detroit" Exhibit which is coming up in a couple of weeks. 15 Days to be precise. So, I know I haven't uploaded all of my photos that are potentially going into the show. But I currently have 82 in mind. Do you have a favorite? Let me know on the comment section and I will try and get that printed as well for this show.

"Ghost of Future Detroit" is my honorable mention in the show and the sponsors have provided us with a bit 24"x36" print of our winning images. There are 11 artists featured in this show. Ron beat me by getting second place in the show! Isn't that great? His image, "Metro Gothic" will be featured too.

In case you haven't penciled it in yet, I would like to invite you to the Historic Farmington Winery at 31505 Grand River Avenue, Farmington, MI 48336 on August 13th from 6-9pm. Check out the Event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=156192427787371

OK, here's the song for you...

2011 Art Project #26 Made in USA 02 Grate

2011-07-06T12:45:00.000-07:00

Made in the USA

Title: Made in USA 02 RO

D.M. Sketch

Date: July 2, 2011

OK, I realize there is only one photo here. I need to find the other one for this project (even though it wasn't taken in 2011 - I want to add it to my Made in the USA theme). Check back on this one soon.

2011 Art Project #25 O Great, A Grate x2

2011-07-06T12:42:00.001-07:00

Title: O Great, A Grate

D.M. Sketch

Date: July 2, 2011

Title: O Great, Another Grate

D.M. Sketch

Date: July 2, 2011

Still in Royal Oak for these photos...

2011 Art Project #24 Abstract Fountain RO

2011-07-06T12:32:00.000-07:00

Title: Fount in RO-1

D.M. Sketch

Date: July 2,, 2011

Title: Fount in RO-2

D.M. Sketch

Date: July 2,, 2011

Title: Fount in RO-3

D.M. Sketch

Date: July 2,, 2011

Title: Fount in RO-4

D.M. Sketch

Date: July 2,, 2011

Title: Fount in RO-5

D.M. Sketch

Date: July 2,, 2011

2011 Art Project #23 Found in RO

2011-07-06T12:17:00.001-07:00

Title: Found in RO-30

D.M. Sketch

Date: July 2, 2011

Title: Found in RO-29

D.M. Sketch

Date: July 2, 2011

Title: Found in RO-20

D.M. Sketch

Date: July 2,, 2011

Title: Found in RO-14

D.M. Sketch

Date: July 2, 2011

I think these would look great in a large urban loft printed HUGE!

2011 Art Project #22 Bike Close Ups

2011-07-06T12:06:00.001-07:00

Title: Bike Coils

D.M. Sketch

Date: July 2, 2011

Title: Bike Chain Thin

D.M. Sketch

Date: July 2, 2011

Title: Bike Seat Spring

D.M. Sketch

Date: July 2, 2011

Title: Bike Chain Spoker

D.M. Sketch

Date: July 2, 2011

Title: Bike Pedal

D.M. Sketch

Date: July 2, 2011

Getting out for the Royal Oak Photography Meetup this past week got me some interesting shots...although they are not all macro photography, which the meetup was all about, I shot a whole range of stuff. I think some of it will be in the Roots of Detroit Exhibit on August 13, 2011. This will be the beginning of my bike theme.

Roots in Detroit Date Announced!

2011-07-04T12:55:00.000-07:00

Happy Fourth of July everyone! I am sorry I've been lax in my upkeep of this blog. I have been shooting and painting a little. The paintings seem unfinished, so they may make an appearance later this year.

Ron and I did a lot of shooting this weekend with the Royal Oak Photography Meetup Group, and we need to get more work for our upcoming "Roots in Detroit" Exhibit. The two of us, along with 9 other photographers will be showing our work in August. SAVE THE DATE!

Roots in Detroit Exhibit

At the Historic Farmington Winery

Saturday, August 13, 2011 6:00pm

One of the cool things about this is the organizer for the Royal Oak Meetup group is also a finalist in this competition! Check out her work as well as the other winning artists on the Roots in Detroit facebook photo page by clicking here.

2011 Art Project #21 Let Your Fingers Do the Walking

2011-05-11T05:56:00.000-07:00

Title: Let Your Fingers Do the Walking 01

D.M. Sketch

Date: May 11, 2011

Title: Let Your Fingers Do the Walking 02

D.M. Sketch

Date: May 11, 2011

Title: Let Your Fingers Do the Walking 03

D.M. Sketch

Date: May 11, 2011

2011 Art Project #20 Buddy's

2011-05-11T05:49:00.000-07:00

Title: Buddy's Rendezvous Street View

D.M. Sketch

Date: May 11, 2011

Title: Buddy's Rendezvous Sign

D.M. Sketch

Date: May 11, 2011

Rust Belt Market Opening

2011-05-06T06:21:00.000-07:00

This weekend, The Rust Belt Market opens at 9 & Woodward! This is similar to the Russell Industrial Center in Detroit. Both offer local artists a space to create and sell their work. Today, there was an article in the FREEP. Also, theFerndale Patch has been following this and other local news.

So check it out Saturday and Sunday (May 7-8) from 11am - 7 pm (metered parking in Ferndale runs 25cents/ mins or 30 mins...I don't recall).

2011 Art Project #19 Tulips for Kissing

2011-05-03T15:25:00.000-07:00

Title: Tulips for Kissing

D.M. Sketch

Date: April, 2011

SOLD!

2011-04-18T15:12:00.000-07:00

This past week, I sold my first fine art photos! WOOO HOOO!

2011 Art Project # 11 & 12 ("Birds Fly the Old School Way" and "Untitled") sold in metallic to a dear friend of mine. YAY!

Dawn

2011 Art Project #18 Rooftop Contraption

2011-04-18T15:06:00.000-07:00

Title: Rooftop Contraption 01

D.M. Sketch & R.D. Warren

Date: April 18, 2011

Title: Rooftop Contraption 02

D.M. Sketch & R.D. Warren

Date: April 18, 2011

So, how many times did I drive past this and say, "I'm going to photograph that!"? A BUNCH! So, today was the day. A little help here, what in the world is that thing?

2011 Art Project #17 Ferocious Tiger

2011-04-18T15:03:00.001-07:00

Title: Ferocious Tiger

D.M. Sketch & R.D. Warren

Date: April 18, 2011

Looks a little old school with the rounded Detroit Tiger on blue in the background. Shot by Dawn, Processed by Ron

2011 Art Project #16 Snow Tiger

2011-04-18T15:02:00.000-07:00

Title: Snow Tiger B&W

D.M. Sketch & R.D. Warren

Date: April 18, 2011

What an excellent day to shoot!

2011 Art Project #15 SnowArt DIA

2011-04-18T15:00:00.001-07:00

Title: SnowArt DIA Bench

D.M. Sketch & R.D. Warren

Date: April 18, 2011

It is as titled. Near Grace Hopper. (some shots of that sculpture to come on this blog).

2011 Art Project #14 Street Folk with Alien Visit

2011-04-18T14:50:00.000-07:00

Title: Street Folk with Alien Visit

D.M. Sketch & R.D. Warren

Date: April 18, 2011

Snowy Tax Day! I was inspired to photograph a statue that I missed out on the day I shot "Ghost of Future Detroit". That will be on this blog soon. So, after driving around town looking for more snow art to shoot, I found Tyree Guyton's latest project (he also did the Heidelberg Project). Take a look at this link for more info about his "Street Folk".

My shot, Ron's processing...so cool. We work so well together. (toot toot).

Roots in Detroit Honorable Mention

2011-04-13T17:38:00.000-07:00

I just got the message from Roots in Detroit via facebook:

"Congratulations to DAWN SKETCH for her image titled "Ghost of Future Detroit". Her image has received a 2011 Roots in Detroit Honorable Mention and will be included in the public exhibition in August."

How cool is that?!??!?!?!?!?! Over 100 entries! YAY!

it's Cosmo's 8th birthday!

2011-04-13T06:31:00.001-07:00

Free Ben & Jerry ice cream in Detroit

2011-04-12T08:02:00.000-07:00

Free Ice Cream today only! Tuesday, April 12, 2011 Noon-8 pm.

Exposures '11

2011-04-11T09:23:00.000-07:00

Two fabulous photographs by Ron Warren and Dawn Sketch are in the Lawrence Street Gallery Exhibit "Exposures '11" until April 29, 2011.

Metro Gothic

Ghost of Future Detroit

gonna stray...

2011-03-17T07:41:00.000-07:00

Going to stray from one type of art today, to another.

Heath Lowrance's book, The Bastard Hand, is now available to order!

On Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Bastard-Hand-Heath-Lowrance/dp/0982843623/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1300314363&sr=1-1

And at Barnes and Noble.com : http://search.barnesandnoble.com/The-Bastard-Hand/Heath-Lowrance/e/9780982843628/?itm=1&USRI=heath+lowrance

This is Heath's debut published novel (and, ahem, I designed the cover!) and it is a terrific, pulpy story w/ a bit of a speculative edge.

Synopsis (from B&N site):
Charlie Wesley is not right in the head. He's escaped from a mental hospital up north and hitchhiked his way south, the voice of his dead brother urging him on. But when Charlie hits Memphis, the fine line between his delusions and reality shift in the form of the Reverend Phineas Childe-a preacher bent on booze and women; a Man of God with a dark agenda. Charlie is the perfect pawn in the Reverend's game of retribution. And the small North Mississippi town of Cuba Landing will be the setting for the Reverend's very personal Apocalypse. . . .

Oh, and see the youtube book trailer here (with original music by Nat Pike):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETOrN-_HOwo

I ordered mine last night. Can't wait to re-read and get the ol' boy to sign it!

2011-03-12T15:07:00.000-08:00

Just finished working with Heath Lowrance and Nat Pike on this terrific book trailer for Heath's upcoming novel, The Bastard Hand, available March 20 via New Pulp Press. Heath did the voiceover, Nat provided original music in the vein of N. Mississippi Blues, and I've got my hand in the mix a bit, too.

Now get ready to buy the book come March 20th! www.newpulppress.com!

2011 Art Project #13 Red at the DIA

2011-03-06T15:17:00.000-08:00

Red at the DIA in 3 forms

So, Ron and I were at the DIA (Detroit Institute of Arts) today THANKS LILA AND PAPA Oooo! When we were in the contemporary art area, Little Red Riding Hood was there! I was able to snap a shot as her mom led her to another area of the modern stuff. It looked AWESOME in the camera...really pissed Ron off at how cool it looked. Well, it's a blur. I was about to give up, when Ron showed me some tricky Lightroom and Photoshop filters. Viola!

Title: Red at the DIA #1 Glow

DM Sketch

Date: March 6, 2011

Title: Red at the DIA #2 Pop

DM Sketch

Date: March 6, 2011

Title: Red at the DIA #3 Ripple

DM Sketch

Date: March 6, 2011

2011 Art Project #12 Birds Fly the Old-School Way

2011-03-03T08:54:00.000-08:00

Title: Birds Fly the Old-School Way

D.M. Sketch

Date: February 20, 2011

Inspired! Thinking of Icicle Works' song "Whisper to a Scream (Birds Fly)"

Taken on Belle Isle, feet from the canal photo (currently Untitled). Looked old school, so it's treated old school.

2011 Art Project #11 Belle Isle Canal

2011-03-03T08:49:00.001-08:00

Title: Belle Isle Canal

D.M. Sketch

Date: February 20, 2011

Hidden treasure on Belle Isle?

2011 Art Project #10 Holy Catholic Shamrock (Shake)

2011-03-03T08:35:00.000-08:00

Title: Holy Catholic Shamrock (Shake)

D. M. Sketch

Date: March 2, 2011

Secretive area of a private church in metro Detroit. We got shooed away, but I'm posting this gem anyway! HA!

2011 Art Project #9 Ghost of Future Detroit

2011-02-21T18:09:00.000-08:00

Title: Ghost of Future Detroit

D.M. Sketch

Date: February 20, 2011

Beginning of the snow storm that landed metro-Detroit 8-9 inches. Heading west on Jefferson, after a photo shoot on Belle Isle.

Photo Contest Winner!!!

2011-02-08T17:19:00.000-08:00

Looks like mom (Carole) has a good eye!

This picture was the winner at the North American International Auto Show Photo Contest in the Black and White category.

http://photocontest.naias.com/

2011 Art Project #8 SNART SnowArt Brick Wall

2011-02-08T12:11:00.000-08:00

Title: SnowART Brick Wall

D.Sketch

Date: February 2011

I could not have made this work in San Tan Valley, AZ! You need downright cold and snow for this kind of art. Shoveling the driveway for the umteenth time this month. I decided to write on the walls! It melted within hours. Glad we had the camera! It's helpful to have a professional photographer who knows Lightroom for post-processing. I actually did the post-processing, but he helped me along. Thanks Ron!

2011 Art Project #7 Bowling White

2011-02-08T12:07:00.000-08:00

Title: Bowling White

D. Sketch

Date: January 2011

Part II of Papa's birthday gift. The bowling paintings are 8x8 done in acrylic. Trying to learn depth and shadow here. Just fun and whimsical.

2011 Art Project #6 Bowling Blue

2011-02-08T12:01:00.000-08:00

Title Bowling Blue

D. Sketch

Date: January 2011

For the past couple years, dad has been having a bowling party for his birthday. Usually some of the grandkids come along. (He has 10 grandkids now). So, I figured I would do a bowling theme picture...then I did a second one. That's project #7...

2011 Art Project #5 Cosmo's Tuft

2011-01-30T05:36:00.000-08:00

Title: Cosmo's Tuft

D. Sketch

Date: January, 2011

This was my second abstract painting with brown and white, then I added the black and red which was exactly what was needed. This inspired me to go back and complete the painting which ended up being "Into the Woods/Out of the Woods". My dear friend, Janine, inspired the title, which was inspired by Cosmo, the Wonder Dog, who as a red tri-colored Australian Shepherd, has similar colors.

Again, the detail of this work came out better than the whole. So, that's all I'm sharing.

2011 Art Project #4 Into the Woods/Out of the Woods

2011-01-30T05:29:00.000-08:00

Title: Into the Woods/Out of the Woods

By: DM Sketch

Date: January 2011

I am including a shot that shows the details too. I actually like that part better than the whole...on the computer screen. I am realizing that it's hard to capture the art just right with a camera.

Originally, this was a simple abstract of brown and white, but looking unfinished, I added the black and red framing. Then the people appeared.

2011 Art Project #3 Mischievous Grin

2011-01-28T19:17:00.000-08:00

Sorry, I fell behind on posting.

Title: Mischievous Grin

By: DM Sketch

Date: January 2011

This is another 5x7 acrylic painting. A friend said it looks like a "happy Jackson Pollock". If I hadn't already titled it, that would have been the title!

Free Preview of DIA's "Fakes, Forgery, and Mysteries" at the Berkley Library Jan 11, 2011

2011-01-07T07:00:00.000-08:00

I just love, love, LOVE free stuff - especially about art. I found this through this week's email from the City of Berkley. You, too can sign up for a free email from the city HERE.

Library Corner

On Tuesday, January 11 at 7:00 pm the library will offer a preview of the Detroit Institute of Arts’ new exhibit, “Fakes, Forgery, and Mysteries.” The exhibition highlights some of the mistakes and other discoveries made through the years regarding artist attribution, authenticity, and value of works in the DIA’s collection. It illustrates how the DIA constantly re-assesses artworks through research, science, and technology, revealing an aspect of the museum’s work rarely seen by the public. Space is limited so advance registration is required. Call the library at 248-658-3440 to register. This program is presented by the Friends of the Library.

2011 Art Project #2 Hafa Adai Latte Stone

2011-01-05T12:31:00.000-08:00

Title: Hafa Adai Latte Stone #1

By: DM Sketch

Date: January 2011

Created as 5"x7" for tonight's "This Week in Art: 7th Anniversary Show" at the Motor City Brew Works. This will be my first showing. The show starts at 7pm. Hope lots of people come out to enjoy. I am so glad Bobbie shared the information with the facebook world yesterday.

UNPRECEDENTED PRICE BREAK!

2011-01-05T08:55:00.000-08:00

UNPRECEDENTED PRICE BREAK TO 2007 RATES! 8 HOURS OF WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY COVERAGE FOR ONLY $995.00!

8 Hour Wedding Coverage -- $995 (price break to 2007 rates)
- 1 photographer, unlimited photographs
- All images in high-resolution (suitable for printing) on disk
- All images in low-resolution (suitable for email, Facebook, blogs, etc.) on disk
- 50 images chosen and artistically edited to tell the story of the day (perfect for an optional [a la carte] wedding album)

a la carte options for this package:
- 2nd photographer available for an extra $200
- Wedding album, 20 sides (10 page) 10x10 in. for an extra $495

Another photo class, soon!

2011-01-04T12:04:00.001-08:00

Check out the previous blogpost for details ( http://ronwarrenphotography.blogspot.com/2010/09/hey-kids-lets-put-on-class.html ), but:

January 12 and 19, 7-9 pm at the Oak Park Recreation and Community Center. $49 and I will give you the basics of composition, aperture, shutter speed, the mysterious ISO, and more! Learn to take better photographs with that new camera you got for Christmas!

Thanks, Ron

2011 Art Project #1 Horsies, Atlanta, MI

2011-01-02T10:41:00.001-08:00

Title: Horsies, Atlanta, MI

By: DM Sketch

Date: January 2011

Ok, so technically, this was taken in 2010 and Ron helped by doing the Warhol coloring as per my prompting. But I'm counting this as 2011 Art Project #1.

2011 A New Year, A New Vision

2011-01-01T17:07:00.000-08:00

Goals for Dawney

weekly art project (52 pieces in a year)
monthly get-together with friends
enter art in an exhibit (possibly the Lawrence Street Gallery)
write witty prose on blog
stay inspired
oh, yeah, find one of those steady income things, like a job
show gratitude, possibly start a gratitude journal
continue to find free fun stuff to do
sketch

Please comment with inspirational words, or topics for my art. Acrylics or photography are my current mediums.

ny eve

2011-01-01T07:45:00.000-08:00

hny

2010-12-31T13:29:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas!

2010-12-24T12:41:00.001-08:00

threw some writing at Amazon to see if it would stick

2010-12-17T06:20:00.000-08:00

I made a sci-fi novel and two short stories (both horror/speculative) available on Amazon for Kindle. If you don't have a Kindle you can get the free "Kindle for PC" (although I would find it pretty annoying to read something very long at a computer -- but that's me).

My space opera of sorts, "Eclipsing Mars" can be found here: http://www.amazon.com/Eclipsing-Mars-ebook/dp/B004GEB258/ref=sr_1_27?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1292522761&sr=1-27 for $3.99. Phillip Stellini (aka: Fellini) is an extreme sports cinematographer. He is tapped to be a civilian crewmember of the first (and commercial) mission to Mars. What begins as merely epic, soon becomes a battle to save lives, onboard as well as back on Mother Earth.

In the world of voodoo, the caution "be careful what you wish for as you just might get it" couldn't be truer in my short story "Insecticide" that can be found here: http://www.amazon.com/Insecticide-ebook/dp/B004GEB78A/ref=sr_1_29?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1292522761&sr=1-29 for only $2.99.

And.... If destiny exists, can a clever fellow thwart it, to save his family?? Find out in "Slow Pan, Fast Zoom", my short story about fate here: http://www.amazon.com/Slow-Pan-Fast-Zoom-ebook/dp/B004GEB758/ref=sr_1_28?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1292522761&sr=1-28 also for $2.99.

Enjoy!

Special Offer Extended!

2010-12-06T10:27:00.000-08:00

Due to the overwhelming response to our Black Friday/Small Business Saturday/Cyber Monday offer (see below and/or post below), we've decided to extend the offer through the end of the year!

Here are the details again!

If you book Ron Warren Photography by December 31, 2010 and pay in full, you will get our standard $2,600 8-hour package (w/ album) for only $1,300! That's fully half off!

8 Hour Wedding Coverage

1 photographer
unlimited photographs taken
Engagement photo-shoot included (up to 2 hours)
All images edited for exposure
Select images edited artistically
All images in high-resolution (suitable for printing) on disk
All images in low-resolution (suitable for email, Facebook, blogs, etc.) on disk
Wedding album, 20 sides (10 page) 10x10 in. (designed, produced, and delivered)

2nd photographer available for an extra $200 (normally $400)

What a steal! And all you have to do is book us by the end of 2010 and pay that measly $1,300.00! It will seal the deal, lock in your day, and you'll have one less thing to worry about going into the holidays! So hurry and contact us, we're super excited to hear about your plans and meet new friends!

Call Dawn at 248-250-3368 ( Dawn@RonWarrenPhotography.com )

Call today! Dates are filling up!

Noel Night 2010

2010-12-06T06:34:00.000-08:00

Nick and Lorna's 50th

2010-11-28T08:15:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was the celebration for Nick and Lorna's 50th wedding anniversary (I believe today is the actual anniversary). We all enjoyed a showing of "Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings" at the Gem Theatre. It was a terrific, silly, fun show. Great way to shift into the holidays.

Then dinner next door and gifts and well-wishes. It was a very nice time. Congratulations to Nick and Lorna and thank you to Marie, Lila, Odette and

everyone else who made it such a nice party.

Here's a pic of the happy couple:

rwp black friday/small biz saturday/cyber monday deal

2010-11-27T06:20:00.001-08:00

In order to properly jump on the bandwagon with the big boys, Ron Warren Photography would like to extend a special offer....

THE Ron Warren Photography Black Friday/Small Business Saturday/Cyber-Monday Deal on your wedding photography! READ ON!

If you book Ron Warren Photography by end of business on Cyber-Monday, Novenber, 29, 2010 and pay in full, you will get our standard $2,600 8 hour package (w/ album) for only $1,300! That's fully half off!

Here's what you get:

8 Hour Wedding Coverage

1 photographer
unlimited photographs taken
Engagement photo-shoot included (up to 2 hours)
All images edited for exposure
Select images edited artistically
All images in high-resolution (suitable for printing) on disk
All images in low-resolution (suitable for email, Facebook, blogs, etc.) on disk
Wedding album, 20 sides (10 page) 10x10 in. (designed, produced, and delivered)

2nd photographer available for an extra $200 (normally $400)

What a steal! And all you have to do is book us by the end of Cyber-Monday and pay that measly $1,300.00! It will seal the deal, lock in your day, and you'll have one less thing to worry about going into the holidays! So hurry and contact us, we're super excited to hear about your plans and meet new friends!

Ron 248-250-3369 ( Ron@RonWarrenPhotography.com )

Dawn 248-250-3368 (Dawn@RonWarrenPhotography.com )

had our seminar last night

2010-11-17T06:00:00.000-08:00

Last night, at Caribou Coffee, we held our "What You Should Know About Hiring a Wedding Photographer" seminar.

You won't believe how many ladies showed up!

lots of shooting, Mad Men, etc.

2010-11-15T06:48:00.000-08:00

A Dawner, Ronnie and Cosmo (recent new nickname Cosgrove)... update.

Dawn has a head-cold, poor thing. Get better soon, Pook!

We've been doing a lot of shooting lately, some families, some kids, a WID event, some landscapes, even a cool top-secret job, that is, you know, all secret and stuff, so I can't tell you. But I'll throw you a bone -- it involved light and shadow, things and stuff.

But no weddings! We need to find some of them thar engaged gals to meet with and show-off to!

What else....??? Oh, lots and lots of leaves! On the ground, in the gutters, and in the air!

We're giving a seminar tomorrow night at the Caribou Coffee at Woodward and Normandy about What You Should Know Before You Hire a Wedding Photographer. So there's that.

We've become hooked on Mad Men. We're halfway through season two right now. Been getting them at the Southfield Library. Ever been there? It's terrific.

Cosmo is good -- he loves to chase them squirrels!

That's about it! More another time!

gasoline alley

2010-11-03T10:07:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, I was putting gas in the ol' car and the aut0-shutoff thingy neither auto-ed, nor shutty-offy-ed. Much gas splooshed down the side of the car and onto the ground. Boo. And also hiss.

a harry lala halloween!

2010-10-31T12:31:00.000-07:00

dance lessons

2010-10-20T12:49:00.000-07:00

Have I mentioned that Dawn and I are taking dance lessons? (or is it dance lesions...???)

almost a skunk adventure

2010-10-18T11:19:00.000-07:00

Last night's dogwalk: Cosmo and I decided to be adventurous and, instead of circling the park like vultures, headed off toward Coolidge. We ended up by Our Lady of Fatima. I spied a cut-through, a courtyard of sorts and we headed through. Cosmo became very alert. I flashed the flashlight on... a skunk! We ran and ran and laughed like a couple of schoolgirls who recently also saw a skunk and then ran and laughed about it.

doin', doin', doin'....

2010-10-14T08:40:00.000-07:00

Doing, doing, doing!

We sure have been doing stuff! Workin' piecemeal gigs, shooting everything in sight, zombie walk, photography, dog, and networking meetups, dance lessons, dinners, birthdays, friends, family, bridal show, backyard fires, yard work, libraries, reading, teaching, designing, facebookin', bloggin', playin' w. puppies, golf outing gig, School of Rock concerts!, Goober and the Peas, Eastern Market, AJ's, Clawson 4th of July, Armenia Fest, Riverwalk, Mexican Village, the lake, DIY Fair, the Octagon House, Romeo, and more, more, more.

That's how you make up for lost time after spending two years in the desert doing almost nothing good! Sheesh!

dancing fool

2010-10-12T10:25:00.000-07:00

Arthur Murray, here we come. Oh, and Fred Astaire...? Eat your heart out.

"I ain't got no natural rhythm,

That's why I sing this song,

One of my legs is shorter than the other,

And both of my feet are too long...

I'm a dancing fool, uh huh, uh huh...." -- Dancin' Fool by Frank Zappa

zombies!

2010-10-10T18:04:00.001-07:00

hip hop halloween

2010-10-07T09:49:00.000-07:00

Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!

all dolled up

2010-09-27T11:39:00.000-07:00

from yesterday's bridal show

(and fashion show) - click for larger

AJ's Music Cafe last night

2010-09-23T08:26:00.000-07:00

Open Mike Night

glenn and fam

2010-09-20T07:44:00.001-07:00

Photographed Glenn and his family in downtown D yesterday!

goober? and his peas?

2010-09-19T05:42:00.001-07:00

weekend

2010-09-07T14:26:00.000-07:00

Well, Labor Day weekend has come and gone. We successfully avoided Royal Oak (although WAR might have been pretty cool). Heath came by on Saturday to work on the ol' book cover. Stepped out for a coffee with Dawn's mom on Monday and the Jones' had a very nice bbq in the evening.

What is in store for us this week!?!?!

hey! let's put on a class!

2010-09-04T06:24:00.000-07:00

Yep, that's right. I'll be teaching a class in Oak Park this fall and winter. Oct. 6 & 13 and then again January 12 and 19.

Full Oak Park Recreation brochure with details can be found here: http://www.oakpark-mi.com/recreation/files/2010fw_family_fun_guide.pdf

Also, please contact me if you know of other communities or situations that might welcome my class. I love talking photography!

ambassador of good will

2010-08-29T08:26:00.001-07:00

us, zoo,last night

2010-08-27T10:32:00.001-07:00

priest

2010-08-23T11:22:00.000-07:00

da band

2010-08-15T06:54:00.000-07:00

The band from last night.

weddin'

2010-08-11T04:51:00.000-07:00

One from Saturday's wedding outside the boat Ovation (reception was a cruise down the river). Very nice way to throw a party!

updatin'

2010-07-22T05:14:00.000-07:00

Hello all~

Haven't been posting much to blogs lately. Most because of Facebook, but even there, going much lighter lately. This is because we've been a bit busy, which is a good thing. Still some things about settling in and seeing people. Lots of invitations to dinner. Thanks, everybody!

Dawn's been helping Mary Thumm over at Whiskers and Wags a bit, as well as Lila. I've had a couple opportunities to shoot or assist at weddings and we're both doing a golf event tomorrow. Just a little something/something, but already waaaay better than the desert.

Cosmo's been busy, too, with walks in the park and visits. Yesterday he played with a neighborhood boy for a very long time.

So thanks to all for all the good wishes and please keep us in mind for any photography needs. We love to shoot -- and it shows (can I bastardize a slogan like that?).....

Later!

clawson 4th of july

2010-07-06T06:53:00.000-07:00

Happy 4th

2010-07-04T20:03:00.000-07:00

detroit's eastern market

2010-07-03T12:23:00.001-07:00

few random pix from today's visit to Eastern market (click for larger)

Erin

2010-07-01T06:10:00.001-07:00

neighborhood guardian

2010-06-30T06:16:00.000-07:00

at the neighborhood baseball diamond last night

Jill and Logan!

2010-06-27T11:32:00.001-07:00

Jill and Logan came for a visit! We are very happy and Cosmo is thrilled to have someone to play with (and Logan, too!)....!

Ace

2010-06-27T10:49:00.000-07:00

This is my little buddy, Ace! Ain't he adorable?!?!

On the Road 2010 edition

2010-06-19T20:01:00.000-07:00

Destination: Oak Park, Michigan

Depart San Tan Valley, Arizona Thursday, June 17

Took a wrong turn, but made it to Albuquerque at the end of day one.

Day two- an hour to Santa Fe. Beautiful! Spent two hours there. Lost once, lack of gas stations, Dawn ended up with a sunburn.

Seven and a half hours later we arrived in Dodge City, Kansas. 11pm local time...late, long day, grouchy and tired.

Day three-Too hot to hang out in Dodge. So, we got out of Dodge.

Only 5 hours 40 minutes plus a few stops to Olathe, Kansas. Staying near The Great Mall of the Great Plains. We are just outside of Kansas City.

Plan for Day four - Head to Bloomington, Illinois

Plan for Day Five - Oak Park

Plan for Day Six - visit Kelly, Max, Mark, and Gretta's puppies. :)