"CLASSIC POSES"

It is not the first time when I want to produce a presentation of classic possess that are being used by photographers.  
I will do that inside www.Van-Art-Studios.com     In the past I attempted to build such a collection and it resulted in an unfinished product that I have put on the back burner.   You are welcome to take a pick at this unfinished and abandoned at this time page  -   LINK

In presenting many models, photographers resort to the same poses to which models are molded.   I call theses "Classic Posses" because most of great photographers used them.   Today's outstanding image link for this short editorial is linked to one of these well captured classic poses.   It is a graceful and elegant pose where the beautiful feminine lines are the main focus -   LINK
 

"AN OLD ADVISE"

One full day is left before the end of 2007.   While in San Antonio Texas, the day before I saw a photographer woman diligently positioning herself behind the decorative water fountain while attempting to make an artistic image of famous "Alamo".   The effort and attention to details were obvious, however,  the equipment she was using was an average small personal camera.    This scene absorbed me immediately because I saw someone like myself trying to do the best with what is available.   The equipment that she was using could not possible compete with my equipment but the level of her enthusiasm could easily matched mine if not exceed at that moment.   Who knows - maybe the image she made that day will outclass many of these made by professional photographers.   The message of this short editorial is - "do the best with what you have".   One thing will lead to another resulting in progress being made.   This famous saying is not of my design as it was invented by one of former USA presidents'.  

In 2008 we will continue to do the best with what we have available.   We will make progress as we get access to more interesting images and sources.   Sometime in mid 2008 expect to start seeing more of Van-Art own images as we have ambition to become an entity of its own while still partnering with the best.   The link provided to an outstanding image is a demonstration of first class images that are available to us for your artistic enjoyment.  -   LINK

"BUSY TIME"
 
The concept of this web is to combine visual arts with information, and editorials under one roof.    This approach is not new as Playboy already has been doing that for years.   But Playboy is to mild and has to change in order to maintain its superiority on the market.   Van-Art is a bit to spicy in some ways.   This is because there is not enough time to produce enough of intellectual resources while maintaining our visitors actively engaged in daily review of our web.    To let you know we have regained our contacts with New Orleans artists and as we work on this Van-Art web we began to re-design our New Orleans web www.Spring9.com  as well.   There is a new page that has a pleasant format and incorporates some webmaster and Photoshop tricks that we have learned.   It is not completed all the way but you can take a pick if curious -   LINK

The link provided to an outstanding image this time is one of the most beautiful representation of a very classic pose in nude photography.  -   LINK

"DIFFICULT CHOICES"
 
If you have to choose one image from a poor set of images – there is no problem. But if the set contains 4-5 great images the task may become frustrating. Although review of good material is rewarding, I get awfully tired and distort while choosing the best image from such set. It may sound strange but in many instances I just give up and write – “Great” next to the file name. This usually means that I am unable to make my mind and will have to come back to this again in some later time. To illustrate my point I am providing you with an example in which you may participate. The thumb on the left is the image that I think could be the best choice. The three thumbs on the right lead to three other choices from the same set. Which one would you choose? And finally and honestly – the best one from the set is this one -  LINK         
You can view the entire set -  LINK

"PURE ART CANDIDATES"
 
The image on the left has been selected by me as Pure Art image.   The set from which the image was derived contains some other and equally great images.   There is no really any order to the madness of deciding what is good and what is not.   Each of us could pick different image and most likely the choice would be equally justified.   On the right there are three other great images from that set.
I support my choice with the following arguments.   There is a definite and stunning contrast with what is in the foreground versus what is in the background.   The image transitions from a sleep and peace to a provocative and well enticing fruit of life ready to be consumed.   That contrast is what provoked me.  
The most interesting image from the set is this one (in my humble opinion) -  LINK      or this (well?) -  LINK      
You can view the entire set -  LINK

"CHANGING THE FOCUS" After three days of holiday travel it was time to resume daily work.   My art partners provided 45 models presentations that I had to process.   One set by Femjoy.com stood up with its enticing arrangements and harmony of colors.  Images were outstanding and shouted – Use us for short editorial - please.   I viewed each image and enjoyed the talents of the photographer that created them.   Yes – I will use the images to create this short editorial.   But sometime later something felt not right.   Although I have reviewed all images I did not remember the details of the model.   The essential body port of the model was not remembered.   It appears that the colors and arrangements absorbed all of my attention.   How does she really look like? – I returned to view the images again.   Oh yes, she looks great – I verified.       Best image from the set (our selection) -  LINK         You can view the entire set -  LINK