For those Reed-ers who follow my Flickr accounts, there's been an abrupt shift in my visual style as a photographer. I spent two decades perfecting full scale, tack sharp black and white photographs. I can do that. Well. Digital photography has left me unimpressed. In the old days, film + developer + paper (fiber based, thank you) = an artist style. Now that we are all using basically the same CCD or CMOS, everyone's work basically looks the same. Therefore, I'm learning to use Photoshop techniques, that emulate darkroom techniques, to give my new work a look that is unique to me.

The strange art of this transitional process is I no longer have any interest in perfect images. I love to degrade color, add lens blur to the edges, and otherwise fuck up deconstruct images. Deliberate, stylistic imperfections are my new voice as a visual artist. I'm not sure if it's working, but I'm starting to accept digital.

Anyway, how did I get from my classic still-life work, "Coffee Pot," to my de-con color portraiture work,"Boogie Nights Chris." I'm not sure I have an answer. I am sure I'm having fun with photography again.




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Happy International Madonna day. The material middle aged girl turns 51 today, August 16th. In other news, today is my 47 birthday which I will spend driving Mildred to Charleston for her minor corrective surgery which takes place on Monday.

No, I'm not complaining. I'd joyous that Mildred is weeks ahead of her projected recovery form cancer surgery. For those you have not followed the drama on FaceBook, Mildred's surgery was completely successful, and she is cancer free.


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A nasogastric tube helps the medicine go down. I think I would know after the last three days.
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Dear Reed-ers;

I am pleased to tell you that the tissue around Mildred's tumor (the margin) is clear. Mildred's cancer has not spread. If fact, her cancer is LONG GONE. BYE BYE!

In addition, I have in my possession a pharmaceutical size bottle of liquid Lortab. Anybody wanna party? I did not think so. Hydrocodone is mondo nasty, but Mildred is comfortable.
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I took Mildred shopping for hospital pajamas. She's as picky as I. We turn two department stores upside down, and we found two sets Mildred like. This Lil' Kim ensemble was not one of them.



Anyway, goodbye everyone, I'm leaving this afternoon for two weeks. I do have the LJ app for my iPhone, but most of my posts will be on FaceBook.

Talk to ya when I get back

Reed

PS: Mildred asked, "You're not going to put this on the internet are you." I informed her that her photo was already on FaceBook by the time she asked.

Like, oh my God, that Donald Trump fag just, like, totally fired my ass or something. GODDAMN IT! But don't worry Christians and conservatives, I WILL SURVIVE! Wait, that song is totally gay. Sorry.

~ Carrie Prejudice

Hey Reed-ers;

I ha abandoned you for FaceBook. Nonetheless, I give you an LJ post on the current cancer situation with my mother...

Most plans are made and papers are signed except for the actual admission tentatively on 06-14-09. The actual surgery will take place on 06-15-09 and last 10 hours.

The first procedure is the cancer surgery lasting 5 hours. Mildred will lose between 1/3 and 1/2 of her tongue. In addition, the lymph nodes in her neck will be removed. She may lose a piece of her jaw. That detail will be determined during the surgery itself.

The second procedure is reconstruction by a plastic surgeon and will last the remaining 5 hours.

Mildred will spend 2 days in ICU to insure the grafts take. This is the most critical time. Finally, she will spend a total of 10 days to 2 weeks at The Medical University of Charleston's hospital.

Upon her return to to Anderson, she will wear an treachery and feed tube for approximately 6 weeks, and she will receive care from a home healthcare nurse. In addition, my cousins have agreed to assist me, so I may keep my job.

As new information is given to us, I will pass that on.

Reed

Is thereanything more ironic that a gay-for-pay porn star with multiple religous tattoos. I can think thing of anything.

The NWS link to Paul, the porn star for Jesus.
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Hey Reed-ers;

Like most of the LJ crew, I'm on FaceBook more than any other online service. Here's an update since I've left my LJ Reed-ers out of the loop.

Mildred's, my mother's, cancer is back in full force. Her conditions is so serious that her doctors in Upstate SC cannot treat her. We are traveling to Charleston SC, a four hour trek, next week 05-03 through 05-04. Once we return, I work on Thursday, and I'm taking Friday the 8th off to get a root canal. Until then, I will spend 9 days in mild pain as I clear my oral infection.

Life happens.
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I've finally posted the RevX3 Tour (aka my vacation) photos on my Flickr account...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/productreed/sets/72157613652721431/
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Hey Reed-ers;

The real Reed action has moved to FaceBook. I'm loving mobile posts and mobile photos from the iPhone in one place. If you consider yourself a Reed-er, and friend, please friend me on Facebook.

Reed
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I really like this photo.
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One of Mike's hot straight guy friends thought it cool to dress me up like an NYC cop. I liked it.
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Check out my photo from the road on The RevX3 Tour."

"http://www.flickr.com/photos/productreed/sets/72157613652721431/"
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This Saturday and Sunday, New York City. I am excited.
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Here's one more portrait before I go to bed. Digital color to B&W sucks, BUT, every once and a while, it works. This is one example where I actually created a believable gray scale image from digital color.

Enjoy;


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