Megan calls this piece “I Like Your Color” and I’m so honored to be part of it.
“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: “What! You too? I thought I was the only one.” ― C.S. Lewis
Category Archives: Meg
Wonder
In this documentary, artist Megan Leong discusses her latest body of work: “Wonder”. Megan is a mixed media artist living in Kansas City, MO. She studied art at the University of Central Missouri and Kendall College of Art and Design (MFA). Her work is inspired by feminine traditions, memories, landscape, and textiles. Visit facebook.com/meganleongart and meganleong.com to learn more.
Filming and editing: King Pui Leong thegrabble.com
Music: “Eastminster” by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com
Portraits with a Single Light Source
For this set, I switched off all the lights in the apartment and hung a 100-watt fluorescent ‘daylight’ bulb from inside a closet. Then I controlled the light using the closet door—my DIY version of ‘barn doors.’ I taped up sheets of wax paper as a diffuser. I tried first to light the side of the face while using a reflector to fill in the shadows (not successful as the bulb, being diffused, did not produce enough light). Most of the better photos materialized when I shot from inside the closet. Another lesson: In low-light situations, shoot sitting down to reduce shakiness. Many photos came out soft/blurry and were not as sharp as they could have been. A big ‘thank you’ to my model, my wife Meg. Lens: 50mm 1.8. VIEW PHOTOS
Entering Art Prize
Art Prize, the world’s largest art prize, took place in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan from September 22 to October 10, 2010. Founded in 2009 by entrepreneur Rick DeVos, the competition is open to artists around the world with the winners determined by public vote. Organizers gave away $449,000 in total with $250,000 going to the first place winner. The competition drew 1,713 artists from 44 states and 21 countries. This photo collection follows Illinois-based artist Megan Leong and her entry, Parts and Pieces. VIEW PHOTOS
A Visit to the Cabin
The Naylor/Mathews family spent the 4th of July weekend at their lakeside cabin in the Ozarks, Missouri. It may be their last time gathering at that particular site; patriarch and landowner Vern Naylor has plans to sell the property. VIEW PHOTOS
