Virtual

The power of the "vitual" cannot be overstated. It allows millions the opportunity for education, communication and comunity that otherwise would be largely inaccessible. I went to the (virtual) dictionary for definitions.

virtual adj. 1. being actually such in almost every way (emphasis mine) 2. existing in essence though not in actual fact

Today that changed for me when I received Willow #7 from muse-ings Tim Atherton.

Willow #7 Tim Athterton

The blogosphere, web sites, even books do not hold a candle to the pleasure of holding a print made by the photographer in one's hands. The passage from "almost" to "actual" is profound. This is the completion of the circle.

In the coming weeks I will be receiving Tim's second offering from Looking Glass Editions. A beautiful piece that is included in the current Humble Art's Group Show.

Alleyway # 5 83rd Street Tim Atherton

I am also eagerly looking forward to receiving Julian Thomas' limited edition offering.

Julian Thomas

If I get my work to the place where I would make similar offerings I believe I would call them
360 Degrees editions. As I said...full circle. Tim and Julian both wrote of their motivations for taking this route to sell their work. Let me just say that I am hugely grateful.