Sebastian - one bad ass poodle

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                              Vintage 2012 show goes 'til July 31st.

I was invited to part of a group art show titled, Vintage 2012. The idea was to mix something old with something new. I decided to go with 3 pieces. This is one of them. I put a call out to show type poodles. And in a funny twist, I ended up with Sebastian the punker poodle! His groomer and part time dog owner- Erin Boyle so kindly brought him over after her work day. Sebastian was one of the most laid back dogs I have ever met! I set-up this bright blue back drop in my apartment. I don't normally shoot with backdrops, but I wanted Sebastian's Mohawk to be the center of attention. I love the finished piece with the fancy poodle statues.

James Steeno Gallery
 http://www.jamessteeno.com/
5700 w. Vliet St., MKE
 920- 639-1040

Madra Pet Styling
http://www.madrapetstyling.com/
1930 E. Park Place
414-332-2289

Summer Loving!

I had the great honor of photographing Megan and Evan, 2 years after their wedding! Sadly, the photographer they hired for their wedding goofed up their photos that day. So that's where I came in. Megan's loving 96 year old grandma, said she'd like a nice photo of the two of them in their wedding apparel.  Megan found me through facebook and our mutual friend Chris Muellenbach. Thanks Chris! Megan and Evan were delightful and playful, which helped make these photos what they are!

If you LOVE beer check out Evan's Draft Magazine- http://draftmag.com/
If you need a place well, to dwell, check out Chris's company http://www.my-dwelling.com/

And no, I no longer shoot weddings, but I do engagement photos and special shoots like this.

Odin & Stella

This past weekend, while at my friends, Robin & Kevin's rummage sale (and mine too) I had the opportunity to photograph their sweet pups. Stella is a border collie and Odin is a shepherd mix. Both incredibly sweet! Stella LOVED the attention and camera! Odin shied away a bit when I bought out the telephoto lens. I adore the way Odin's one ear stands up, kinda looks like a party hat to me, that's off kilter.  Both dogs I'd have brought home! Rummage sale with friends + dogs =  good times!

Joe silly & serious

The Vintage 2012 art show inspired my photo shoot with my guy, Joe. For the show you had to mix a vintage piece with something new. I selected a stereoscope or stereo viewer which  were one of America's most popular forms of entertainment in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Imagine that! I put the two together and ta-da!

Show is up until July 31st
James Steeno Gallery
5700 W.Vliet St.- Westside Milwaukee
920-639-1040

Pretty in Pink! Who's Zewing Girl? Vintage 2012- come see my art!

 Happy Birthday Molly! She's 2 years old, or in people years- a teenager!
For her birthday I outfitted her with a new cool collar from local artist Zewing Girl. You can friend her on facebook , buy from her shop on Etsy, and/or find her at a local art/market/event throughout the year! Tracy A.K.A Zewing girl, creates colorful skirts, watch bands, scarfs, bobbie pins,etc.
 Check out her site for more goodies!
http://www.zewinggirl.com/index.html

I was invited to be part of this art show, Vintage 2012.
 Art exploring old and new and the blending of the two
 This Friday is the opening reception.
 I'll be there about 7ish- until 9ish.
5700 W. Vliet St. West Side Milwaukee
5-9pm- runs through July 31st.
920-639-1040

Beer + Art = Brenner Brewery

This is Mike Brenner, an all around good guy, who's helped promote and support artists, is active in the art community, and loves beer. That was a little lame version of ALL that he has done and continues to do in the community.

Mike's starting up a brewery, but still could use your help!

 The Brenner Brewing Company is a brewery-in-planning in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It all started on a sunny spring morning four years ago while homebrewing a batch of beer in front of my art gallery, Hotcakes. I realized that for 8 years people had been coming to my arts events for the beer in the keg more than the art on the walls. Then it hit me. I needed to flip the whole process. Instead of luring people into my art gallery with free beer and then trying to convince them to buy art, I should sell the beer and use my brewery as a vehicle to support and promote local artists and musicians.


http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brennerbeer/brenner-brewing-co-on-the-road

$10,000 is a lot of money, but it's only .01% of the money I need to get the brewery up and running and survive the first couple years. So keep telling your friends and sharing the links I post on the Brenner Brewing Facebook page.

Potential investors constantly ask me if Milwaukeeans even wants another brewery. Even a $1 contribution is a Vote YES! See if you can convince a few of your friends to donate just $1. It would be a HUGE help. Thank You! Mike.

His kickstarter ends June 17th. Every $1 helps!

Rosie and Boris

I had an early morning shoot with Rosie( Airedale terrier) and Boris (mutt). Both so incredibly sweet. The location was the runway ROMP park near the airport (hence the name).