Want To See My Artwork In Person?

Come visit me at the East Austin Studio Tour between 11:00 am and 6:00pm on November 13 & 14 and 20 & 21 at 809 East 16th Street in Austin, TX. It is listed as Studio #102 on the tour map.

I will be displaying photography and art and will have a large screen to display additional work available by special order.


There will be 10 artists showing their work throughout The Village and a DJ/Dub artist spinning tunes to match the day.

Slice of Life

A peaceful afternoon spent enjoying friendship, creativity, and joy. I am so thankful for with we have been gifted with and the beauty available in this life.

What Did You Do For Canada Day?

This is what I did:

(photo by Arlene Waghalter)

Then came the fireworks. I was the one behind the camera this time.

Canadians really love their Canada Day. When you mix in FunFest, the merriment doesn't stop.

Some Fun

I did this piece a few years back and stumbled across it today.

Study Break

What do photo geeks do on breaks between tests?

(photo by Arlene Waghalter)

Oh Happy Day!

I see Arlene tonight.

We re-enter Canada on Saturday!

Special thanks to George and Dino.

We love you guys!

Your eyes...

called to me

lured me in

pushed me away

held me hostage

gave me comfort

never left my innermost

they called to me

greeted me anew

looked deep inside me

trusted me

smiled at me

loved me

traveled with me

said I do

o, how they call to me

love me

empower me

miss me

comfort me

make me try harder

they always call to me

enchant me

bless me

drink me in

know mine best

are with me, always

Shooting for the Okanagan!

We re-filed our visa papers today. Being raised in South Central Texas, people often ask why I want to live in a place where you can only run around naked 3 months out of the year.

First, I have the ability to go well beyond the training available to me in the U.S.:

Then, there is the view from the home of our dear friends and sponsors. It is a beautiful place that inspires my artistic side and calms my other side. You may recognize this shot from my very first blog post:

For those of you who think this was photoshopped, I share this video taken in the same yard:

To top it off, we would have the opportunity to live with our dear friends and sponsors, the O'Briens:

Life is an amazing adventure and everything seems to point us North right now. We will miss Austin (if our visas are approved) with our entire being. Austin has been our home, close to our families, surrounded and supported by amazing friends. It is a warm, dynamic city of dreams, creativity, music, magic and possibilities. I will miss it and it's weird inhabitants so very much.

I will be returning regularly to the United States, even while I am in school. I have friends, family and clientele that demand it. Plus, I'm not allowed to work in Canada while I am studying and someone needs to pay for my extravagant lifestyle. Ha!

Paschke Girl

Here's a sneak peak at Arlene's newest project entitled, "Paschke Girl" as it was inspired by Ed Paschke's, "Electralady". The design is sitting on a light-board, so the colors and textures are much different than they appear in this photo.

(Click on photo to enlarge)

Solitary Morning

I reach for you and wake with a start

No eyes, no smile, no soft touch

I breathe and try to remind myself

Taking sweet respite in the image

Of you - painted across my insides

A cinema so lovely has never been seen

Your eyes are the path to my to my destiny

The connection to creation and passion

In this life and the next

Joint Project-Electro Circus

We had an amazing time at the Electro Circus in Austin, TX. As we were both enjoying the circus and shooting, Arlene and I decided to do a joint project. For this shot, she took the photo and I did the editing and after-effects. I think I will post it on my Astral Cowboy blog, too.

(Click on photo to enlarge)

Merriment, sunshine and new friends

Colors permeate and dissipate

Life begins anew, thankful, shared

We are here...NOW

An Afternoon together

Juggling, dancing, dreaming

Share my sunshine

Share this space

Be here...NOW

My Wife

Searching shadows. Fingers dance through

A mirror of water, cool in the night

Inviting the magical love we have

To dance, design and delight our lives

I seek your splendor, your special light

Your breath breathes color into my world

An Evening Out - SXSW

I know no one as blessed by the friends he keeps.

A great evening at Auditorium Shores, waiting for the two-song performance of Erykah Badu.

Long, Sleepless Nights

Long, sleepless nights alone.

Then...There's your smile.

More sleepless nights as I lay

Basking in your smile.

Long, sleepless nights alone.

Then...There's your eyes.

More sleepless nights as I lay 

Living lifetimes in your eyes.

Pursuit, are you kidding me?

Yes, pursuit.  Your eyes call.

I find you. You push me away.

Pursuit, are you kidding me?

You know not what it means.

You feel the importance inside.

I'll pursue. I'll always pursue.

Your eyes and smile call to me.

Long, sleepless nights no more.

Your look, your energy, your touch

All fill me to over-flowing;

All more than I ever dreamed.

Inauguration Day 2009 - Austin, TX

Photos from today's gathering at Scholz Garten this afternoon.  

Many came to watch as Obama was sworn in as President.

It was packed in front,

packed in back,

...And packed in the back garten.

One of my favorite shots from the day:

Dinosaur at the Cocktail Party

This was taken at the Screamer's release of "Three".  I found Rex to be quite a charming fellow and a real master of networking.  I do not know who to credit for the art hanging on the wall.  

Although none of my work was selected for this year's publication, Arlene's work was selected for the back, inside cover.  Hers is the picture of her textile mixed media embroidery entitled, "Voyeur".

Beauty in a Red Dress

A fun one of the lovely

Arlene on her way to a show with her designs in it:

She makes me smile.

A Peek In Her Workshop Early Early in the Morning

Late at night, early in the morning and even on lunch breaks you can find her creating.

Arlene working on a muslin mock-up for clothing she was designing late last night/early this morning.

Over the Shoulder Cowboy Hat Holder

Maybe it's because I'm from Texas, but I think a cowboy hat makes a terribly sexy accessory, especially when it shades a set of eyes like this:

Guerilla Art Photo Capture

Arlene caught me in a moment of guerilla art.

She allowed me to digitally finish it.