Writing Artist’s Statements

It’s important to learn how to make the visual verbal, by crafting artist’s statements. Many artists feel that images are better seen and not heard. I understand their point of view. But, face it, things will be said and written about your images. If you...

John Paul Caponigro – Environmental Artist & EpsonStylusPro Master Printer

Find printing tips is my latest interview with Ron Martinsen. Find more tips in my Lessons. Find out about my fine art digital printing workshops here.

Artist's Statement – Mandala in Silver & Gold

Like any art form, writing reveals new things every time you engage the process. You can use writing to explore dimensions in images that aren’t immediately obvious. Here’s an excerpt from the first statement I wrote on Mandala in Silver & Gold. I later wrote...

3 Keys for Artistic Growth – Look, Speak, Listen

How do you help people make more authentic work? The most important thing to do is to find out where they are now and what they need most. How do you find this out? Look at their work. Listen to them speak. Watch them work....

Christopher James – Artist's On Art

Alternative process master Christopher James speaks in this in-depth conversation. “The salted paper process is unpretentious, low in acidity, with hints of pencil lead and musty cork and intense spicy aromas of cinnamon, beach plum, and low tide. It has an “old world” nose and...

Moose Peterson – Artists On Art

Acclaimed wildlife photographer Moose Peterson speaks in this in depth conversation. “Our travels and experiences translates into having one of the largest collection of images of threatened and endangered critters on the planet. While we’re very proud of our own efforts that have made this...

Tributes To Paul Caponigro R.I.P.

© Ginette Vachon   Paul Caponigro died of congestive heart failure on Sunday, Nov 10. Born in Boston in 1932, at a young age, Paul Caponigro displayed dual passions for photography and music. He studied at Boston University College of Music in 1950 before deciding...

12 Photographers Share Their Top 5 Influences

 I talk about my top five photographic influences with Jeff Larason (The Crit House).  It’s always useful to be familiar with a host’s sensibilities, so check out Jeff Larason’s Top 5.   At The Crit House, Jeff Larason has been hosting a fascinating series...

Photographer Sam Abell Discusses His New 2 Volume Book With Jeff Larason Of The Crit House

 Jeff Larason (The Crit House) hosts a 4 segment series on a new book by legendary photographer Sam Abell. Watch Sam Abell’s top five influences here. . Watch my top Five influences here. . Read more on Influence here.  

June 18, 8 PM EST – The Nature of Photographs – Stephen Shore & John Paul Caponigro

 Wed, June 18, 2025 > 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST Santa Fe Workshops collection of free online events, Creativity Continues features a summer evening with fine-art photographers Stephen Shore and John Paul Caponigro. In this special hour of inspiration, Stephen and John Paul...