She’s from Colorado and is amazing! Her energy could light up a room and her spirit soars! Originally from Argentina but born to Italian parents she’s quite the exotic blend. Not traditionally pretty but gorgeous in a way you can’t put your finger on. It all comes together in a way that is one incredibly stunning woman who is super sweet person! I’m glad I met her and hope she’s in my life for a long time!

Check out all of her photo by going to PHOTOGRAPHY then clicking the little green square titled PORTRAITURE.

Thanks

Lee

On our vacation we spent some time in airports and while in these airports I see a lot of things and am ALWAYS look for inspiration. I find it in the oddest places too, like outside the bathroom in a piece of art hanging on the wall. There was this large poster art drawing of a simply designed chair in a simply drawn room. I took a photo of it to remind me of it and how it seemed similar to my own style of art. I just thought it needed something else, like a doggy sitting in it! So here’ my interpretation of what I saw. I’m doing a whole series too! Check them out in my FINE ART section and click the little blue box for DOGS

My partner Tim and I went to Europe for a our  vacation, Paris and Venice to be specific. I had met a nice model named Roberto from www.ModelMayhem.com, a net working site for models/ photographers/make up artists and stylists. We chatted and friended each other on Face Book and now were besties! We planned and discussed what the shoot would be like in Venice, how he’d be like a rich playboy on holiday. He was very amenable and had a lot of ideas himself. I like that when a model comes to the shoot with ideas! Roberto and I met in St. Marco Square and it’s like we’d known each other a long time! We had such a great time and to shoot such a beautiful Italian man in such an amazing location was a dream come true! Check Roberto’s photos out by going to the PHOTOGRAPHY button and then clicking on square titled FASHION.

We went to Paris first and I didn’t have a photo shoot set up but really wanted to say I’d done one in the City of Lights! So while Tim and I were walking on the Champs-Élysées I decided to go into a perfume store and smell around for a bit, Tim chose to wait outside. While there I spotted this amazing creature of heroic proportions in a skin tight white T shirt. An exotic face that was not Parisian but incredibly handsome! I asked if he spoke english he said he spoke a little, very little, but we were able to communicated and agreed upon doing a shoot the next day! The results are also in PHOTOGRAPHY and the click the green square marked EDITORIAL.

I’m leaving in the morning for Paris then off to Venice!! I actually have a photo shoot in Venice with a real 100% Italian man, Roberto, so excited! Before I go, let me post one last shoot for me stateside with Philippe. Now to see this guy walk around the gym you’d never guess he was as big or ripped as he is  in these photos but low and behold he’s rock solid! Not to mention those killer eyes, beautiful skin and a low key, calming personality that made him great work with! I hope we shoot again…when I get back from the trip…now let’s see, suit case packed, check. iPad, check. Camera, check. If I don’t have it with me then I guess I’ll just have to buy it there!

Check out all of Philippe’s photos by clicking on PHOTOGRAPHY and then the green button EDITORIAL.

See you in a couple of weeks!

Lee

It’s that time of year again, time for the Winter Park Doggy Art Festival! I’ve been so busy finishing up “Wibur the Christmas Mouse” I haven’t had time to do a lot of new animal inspired art. I do so enjoy my dog inspired art. I get a lot of ideas from my own little dog, Gus and Sophia on a daily basis. This animal inspired show was stared 8 years ago as a “retaliation” to the Winter park Art Festival that is held bi annually to artists from around the country, they forbid dogs at that show (but you can bring your double wide strollers) so the owners of the The Doggie Door ( http://bullfish.net/ ) on Park Ave. decided they’d have their own art show with animal inspired art that you COULD bring your dog too.

Since I’ve participated in the show for the past 8 years, I’ve discovered so many different types of dog breeds and met some really amazing pet owners! It’s loads of fun, no pretension and some really talented artists! Plus it’s right there in down town Winter Park and Canton Ave. and Park Ave. with shopping up and down the avenue!

Here are a couple of pieces I’ve done recently, one being a commission for David of his girl Saffy and the other is a piece for sale and will be at the show. “Terry from Boston”

If you can make it come out this Sunday, April 3rd from 10AM-4PM

Hope to see you there!

Always,

Lee

I’m currently working on “Wilbur the Christmas Mouse” illustrating that for the writer Ken Eulo and so busy doing shoot after shoot! I love meeting new modeling or helping people find their “inner model” I’ve met a lot of nice people off  and networking site for models, photographers, make up artists www.modelmayhem.com I met Hunter Williams there and he came from Mississippi to do a shoot with me! He was amazing and at 42 still giving the 21 year olds a run for there money! He was great to work with! Check more of him out under PHOTOGRAPHY then click on the FASHION button.

Next, I shot with Aaron and Alex again but this time I wanted to do something a little more gritty and “Fight Club” themed. I had wanted to do this a while back with Bart Colom but he’s gone off to be a model in NYC and I’m so very excited for him! Go Bart! Aaron and Alex were perfect for this shoot though, playing on that sibling rivalry! I hired Amanda Bianchi as the make up artist for this shoot and she was amazing! I was standing there and was grossed out but it was EXACTLY what I was looking for! Thanks so much Amanda, Aaron and Alex for helping me create this vision! You can see the whole bloody thing under PHOTOGRAPHY then click on the AARON AND ALEX button

Then I shot with my personal trainer (New Years Resolution) Jared. It was kind of nice making him work out for a change! He kicks my ass in the gym 3 days a week and in between gasps of breath I’ve been telling him he should stand in front of my camera. He finally did and it was just what I thought it would be, amazing! He photographed so well and he has goals of being a mega personal trainer with his own gym and videos and really has a passion for the industry and helping people attain their goals! I know he’s helping me and if I can help him get where he needs to be then I’ll do what ever I can! He’s a good guy from New Jersey! Check out his entire shoot under PHOTOGRAPHY then click the FASHION button.

Thanks for check out my work!

Always,

Lee

Ok, so it’s a new year and I have TMJ and a case of Lumbago, it’s stress, simple as that. I’m working on finishing the children’s book “Wilbur the Christmas Mouse” and doing the photography thing. A couple of new discoveries are Aaron and Alex and Robbie. Aaron and Alex I literally found walking down the street after they left the gym. I was stopping at a traffic light and they caught my eye, I rolled my truck window down and yelled at them, seriously! I gave them my card and told them I’d love to photograph them so check out my web site. Never heard from them BUT as it was the new year and I’d made my resolutions to get in shape and be fit for 2011, I join a gym. A gym where Alex the younger of the 2 brothers work and Aaron works out. I was able to convince them to stand in front of my camera! I only hope I can get them to do it again!I put the photos of Robbie under PHOTOGRAPHY/AARON AND ALEX, Click the link above PHOTOGRAPHY then when you are on that page click the little green box marked AARON AND ALEX. Once there, just move your mouse over the thumb nail, click it and the full photo will appear

Next “discovery” is Robbie. I found him at Old Navy where he works part time. He just seemed so fresh and innocent and only 18 when I gave him my card. He seemed interested and we did just a test shoot. I think he did a great job and has such a sweet face!I I put the photos of Robbie under PHOTOGRAPHY/PORTRAITURE, Click the link above PHOTOGRAPHY then when you are on that page click the little green box marked PORTRAITURE. Once there, just move your mouse over the thumb nail, click it and the full photo will appear.

Philipp, as you know I have worked with before, he’s great, tall and chiseled and just fun to be around! He called me about a “Marlboro Man” shoot. I thought that could be fun and then I got on the phone to see if I could find horse stables in the area. I did, Dirty Jeans 4-H Ranch and Midnight Farms. Corolla and the girls at the ranch were so helpful and gracious to us and let us basically have run of the place. Philipps’ girl friend, Angela, join in on the fun as well as Bailey his 6 month old chocolate Lab. We were able to choose from some of the sweetest horses, like Red, Jose and Jewels, just to name a few. I want to go riding and do lots of shoots there! If you have a chance check them out and go for a ride or even lessons! dirtyjeans4h.org Check them out and tell them Lee sent you. I put the photos of Philipp at the Ranch under PHOTOGRAPHY/EDITORIAL Click the link above PHOTOGRAPHY then when you are on that page click the little green box marked EDITORIAL. Once there just move your mouse over the thumb nail, click it and the full photo will appear.

Thanks and Happy New Year All!
Always,
Lee

We concentrated on head shots this shoot and I found a new location I love! Check them out in PHOTOGRAPHY then click on PORTRAITURE.

This will be my last post of the year 2010 and I’m not sure if any one reads this but I hope everyone out there has a a wonderful holiday and a happy new year! I hope to do more art and more photography in the new year but just want my family and friends and all those people who touch my life in one way or another to have much health and love in their lives! Do something creative in 2011, even if your not creative, to a project that uses the right side of your brain. Make this world a more beautiful place by showing your artist originality! All the best!

Always,

Lee

As we all know it’s that time of the year where we go out and join the mobs at the mall or shop on line right here in the cyber world but I get a lot of calls and e mails for commissions this time of year and this is the first year I had to turn work down! Phoowie on the economy, though my government job still hasn’t given me a raise in over 4 years, I’m doing ok. I also try to give art and now photography as gifts. I feel it’s a little more personal and for the most part people seem to like it. I’m always so flattered when someone contacts me to commission me to do art as a gift. It always seems so deeply personal to the receiver. I’ve also work to Philipp again and I have to say he’s just amazing! Even with his height he’s graceful and poetic with his movements, must come from all that rowing he does for college. This last photo shoot Tim, my partner and sometimes photo assistant wasn’t able to help with the shoot so Philipp brought his roommate Lucas along to help out. He was very helpful and somehow ended up in front of my camera and not just as the guy who hold the reflector! He’s really quite good looking and unique! He reminds me of Jerard Butler but more attractive! We had planned a shoot for just him, he seem to enjoy it, but scheduling conflicts prevented it from happening so we’re aiming for next weekend. I hope to get all my commission work AND my personal work done before Christmas catches up to me! Check out more of Philipp and Lucas on the FASHION Fpage and the COMMISSION work , well there. Thanks and if I don’t see you before the big day, have a happy one!

Lee

He’s tall, he’s handsome and he’s a really nice guy too! My latest model, Philipp B. was sent to me by a model Marissa Kay. He e mailed me a while back inquiring about getting a portfolio together. We corresponded and “friended” each other on Face Book then met. I was blown away, though he’s 6′5″, which is kinda tall for modeling, he has everything else needed to make it in this business! I plan on shooting him as much as I can while I still can, before he’s snatched up like Bart by a big agency far, far away! I look forward to the future shoots and seeing this amazing novice model grow! He’s really one to watch!

Lee