Emet Martinez Photography

Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar

2012-01-22T02:19:00.001-08:00

Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, a set on Flickr.

Food & Restaurant Photography

2011-10-29T17:11:00.001-07:00

370Common, a set on Flickr.

Three Seventy Common Kitchen + Drink
370 Glenneyre Street
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

British Columbia 2011

2011-08-31T01:18:00.001-07:00

British Columbia 2011, a set on Flickr.

Finally had the chance to visit beautiful Vancouver - downtown area, City of Victoria and the Butchart Gardens. Enjoy the images.

Little_Tokyo_LA_#03

2011-03-05T01:42:00.001-08:00

Little_Tokyo_LA_#03, originally uploaded by Emet Martinez Photography.

One fine day in Little Tokyo - downtown Los Angeles

Revisiting Mission San Juan Capistrano

2011-01-30T22:04:00.001-08:00

msjc_revisited_01, originally uploaded by Emet Martinez Photography.

Newer Mission San Juan Capistrano images with new watercolor filter

Boracay 2010

2011-01-11T23:53:00.001-08:00

EmetMartinez_Boracay2010_34, originally uploaded by Emet Martinez Photography.

Images created from a recent trip to Boracay Island (Aklan, Philippines)

'All Media 2010' Winners!

2011-01-05T14:53:00.000-08:00

http://www.ocweekly.com/2010-12-23/culture/all-media-2010-irvine-fine-arts-center/

'All Media 2010' Winners!

And other pieces to view at the Irvine Fine Arts Center

By DAVE BARTON

published: December 23, 2010

Karen Moss is the deputy director of exhibitions and programs at the Orange County Museum of Art. Brilliant curator and Irvine Fine Arts Center’s “All Media 2010” juror. You think I’m going to second-guess her choices? Hell, no. Fact is, she nailed the winners and curated the good work, with a streamlined clarity of vision. No filler. No clutter. Anything I’d say to contradict it would just sound stupid. In the world of art smackdowns, I’d get my ass handed to me.

Let’s talk about her winners:

FIRST PLACE: I can’t say for certain what sculptor David French’s glossy, pearl-white sculpture I Believe means, but it certainly catches your attention. A smooth surface, like a heart or the flat surface of someone’s back, is wrapped and held by a sensual wave of ridges, protrusions and spikes, suggesting that our beliefs are untidy, twisted things despite the whitewashing. Because the color of the Styrofoam and fiberglass piece is painted a similar color to the wall, it’s almost as if some madman’s creation—and what else are our beliefs but that?—is appearing from a hidden place and spilling and flowing out into the room.

SECOND PLACE: The stunning, digitally manipulated photograph Ravaged by John A. Stewart was the first piece I saw in the exhibition, and it had me coming back again and again to take another look. Reminiscent of Michelangelo’s homoerotic The Dying Captive, the young man pictured is nude from the torso up, his hands wrapped above his head. The picture is cracked and peeling, the edges of the picture and much of his face looking like blistering film stock. The placid, nonchalant attitude toward decay and death suggests Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray. Sexy and haunting, I hope there’s more of Stewart’s work down the pike.

THIRD PLACE: The unabashed glee of creation is writ large in the clever photographic installation Dance, Dance, Dance by Beatta M. Bosworth. Nine photographs of a woman pivoting, prancing, leaping and throwing herself into the air are suspended from the ceiling by wires. As patrons pass by—or the center’s air conditioner blows—the pictures weave and sway ever so slightly, implying movement. A CD player and tiny speaker system play a dance tune, adding to the ambiance.

It should also be noted that there were a handful of collectible photographic pieces and two assemblages that didn’t receive awards but are strong enough that I think they also deserve recognition: Emet Martinez’s photos Paris Christmas Eve #1 and Paris Christmas Eve #2 are full of French romance—wet streets, people under umbrellas, architecture, holiday reds and yellows. Both are digitally doctored so that the expected smoothness of the image has roughened and pixilated.

In Coral Lee’s photograph Exposure, the dark interior of a cathedral lit up by two rays of sunshine coming from above may or may not be manipulated, but the result is fairly intriguing, suggesting the presence of the Divine, photographer’s luck or an illumination of the Church’s dank secrets, depending on your point of view.

From the angle Jim Topping took his picture Stairs In the Tunnel-Hoover Dam, I couldn’t tell if the steps were going up or down. The coldness of the steel, concrete, metal conduits and exposed electrical wiring left me feeling as if I were in an isolated war bunker.

Eileen Anderson’s mourning at ecology’s altar assemblage, Tears for the Earth, felt unfinished and roll-your-eyes obvious, but I couldn’t took take my eyes off her puzzling assemblage Fragility. A small black shadow box holds an angel with butterfly wings hovering in front of a metal mandala. Chains have fallen off and landed on eight spotted quail eggs below it, crushing several of them. Attached to the top of the box is a brass measuring-scale beam, with stirrups supporting a single quail egg on each side where the pan would usually be. Odd, for sure, but the idea that freedom is transitory—the angel is still trapped in the box, despite no longer being chained—left a lasting impression.

“All Media 2010” at Irvine Fine Arts Center, 14321 Yale Ave., Irvine, (949) 724-6880; www.cityofirvine.org/cityhall/cs/finearts. Open Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Through Jan. 22, 2011. Free.

This article appeared in print as "Win, Place, Show Us More! The winners of the Irvine Fine Arts Center’s ‘All Media 2010’ contest and other pieces of note."

Christmas @ the Mission

2010-12-05T01:03:00.001-08:00

MSJC_Christmas2010_emetmartinez.com_ - 1, originally uploaded by Emet Martinez Photography.

Had a great time at the Mission San Juan Capistrano "Christmas at the Mission" event last night, Dec. 4. Music, lights, food & merriment at the most popular mission in California.

All Media 2010 Opening Night Reception

2010-11-20T10:39:00.001-08:00

all_media_2010_ifac_em_14, originally uploaded by Emet Martinez Photography.

2 night scene images taken in Paris, France got juried to this Southern California Regional Art Show curated by Karen Moss of the Orange County Museum of Arts

All Media 2010
Irvine Fine Arts Center
Friday, November 19 at 10:00 am
Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 5:00 pm
www.irvinefinearts.org

Ramos House Cafe Fall Colors

2010-10-25T23:18:00.001-07:00

Emet_Martinez_RH_Fall_Images_#3, originally uploaded by Emet Martinez Photography.

Ramos House Cafe Fall Colors 2010

Winning Images - Tustin, Smile Photographic Contest

2010-10-25T21:55:00.001-07:00


BPBBQ, 2nd Place winner

Tendrils, 3rd Place winner

Juried Entries to All Media 2010 - Irvine Fine Arts Center

2010-10-18T22:34:00.001-07:00

Juried Entries to All Media 2010 - Irvine Fine Arts Center, originally uploaded by Emet Martinez Photography.

My 2 photobased artwork got juried in at the All Media 2010 Exhibition. Thanks to this year's juror, Karen Moss, Deputy Director of Exhibitions and Programs Orange County Museum of Art for the thumbs up.

Holiday Faire @ the Irvine Fine Arts Center - 11.05-06.2010

2010-10-17T19:03:00.000-07:00

Luz-Stephen's Wedding - Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden

2010-08-26T23:44:00.000-07:00

Recent garden wedding photoshoot for Luz and Stephen. Cheers!

Kolo Blog Feature

2010-08-18T16:56:00.000-07:00

http://koloist.com/index.php/2010/08/18/a-modern-look-at-old-tustin

Art Thing Event Pictures

2010-07-19T19:25:00.001-07:00

ART THING

2010-06-12T23:12:00.000-07:00

Nuvisions, a photo catalog studio based in Santa Ana is sponsoring an art exhibit with artist reception for four local OC artists - Lilla Hangay, Emet Martinez, Jim Sakai and Rich Bohn. Photo-based images, drawings and watercolor artwork will be on display on this 1 day by invitation only art exhibition and artist reception. Music and light refreshments will be served during the event. RSVP - Laura @ 714.327.1650 or laura@nuvisionsstudio.com.

If you need an invite, contact me at 714.865.0783/em@emetmartinez.com.

Abtract Lights Portfolio

Studio Arts Festival

2010-06-04T23:11:00.000-07:00

Spent Friday morning setting up my art booth inside the Irvine Fine Arts Center for Saturday's 2010 Studio Arts Festival. All set-up and ready to sell including new images from Paris and Venice, Botanical Still Life and Wildflowers.

Mini Portfolios - Kolo Albums

2010-05-20T13:27:00.001-07:00

Kolo_Albums_01, originally uploaded by Emet Martinez Photography.

My mini portfolios - Venezia, Italy & Botanicals on Kolo Albums - Vineyard and Lux Cortina.

Wildflowers in Irvine, Ca

2010-04-30T13:03:00.000-07:00

SOKA University's 9th International Festival - May 1

2010-04-02T18:41:00.000-07:00

Paris Winter 2009

2010-02-17T19:29:00.000-08:00

Beach Pit BBQ Restaurant

2010-02-17T01:35:00.000-08:00

I'm the featured artist for the next 3 months at the Beach Pit BBQ restaurant in Old Town Tustin. 5 of the 20 images in my 2008 TACFA art grant are on display at their Local Artist Corner section of the restaurant which is housed at the old Tustin Garage. Here are some photos of the displayed images

Beach Pit BBQ Restaurant
560 El Camino Real (Old Town)
Tustin, CA 92780
714.929.RIBS

2008 TACFA Art Grant Image Slideshow

Red Rabbit Arts & Craft Market - Orange County -12.13.09

2009-12-11T22:46:00.001-08:00

After two successful shows in the LA area, Red Rabbit heads South! Come join us at the 1st Annual Red Rabbit Holiday Art & Craft Show - Orange County on Sunday December 13 from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm at the beautiful Concordia University campus in Irvine.

Red Rabbit will feature 30 local Southern California Artists, Craftspeople and Crafters selling their handmade crafts just in time for holiday shoppers! Included will be unique works in glass, ceramics, jewelry, clothing, fiber arts, painting & prints, mixed media and more.

And as always, our first 100 visitors get a Goody Bag plus we'll have free hands-on craft projects for all ages. Classes include "Upcycled Soda Can Pins" & "Wire-Wrapped Rocks & Broken Glass Ornaments".

So please join us Sunday, December 13th to support local artists, craftspeople and indie crafters and explore the arts for yourself. It's gonna be fun!

The Red Rabbit Arts & Crafts Market - Orange County will be held at Concordia University between 9:30 am - 3:30 pm on Sunday December 13, 2009.

Concordia University – Gym Breezeway
1530 Concordia West
Irvine, CA 92612-3299

Admission to the is Market free. Parking is free.

For more details please visit our website: http://redrabbitworkshop.weebly.com
or write us at: info@redrabbitworkshop.com

All Media 2009

2009-11-11T21:09:00.000-08:00

My 2 entries, photo-based artwork got juried in at the All Media 2009 art show. Details as follows:

All Media 2009
Nov. 20, 2009 to Jan. 23, 2010
Reception: Nov. 20, Friday, 5 - 8 p.m.
Irvine Fine Arts Center
14321 Yale Avenue (Heritage Park)
Irvine, CA 92604
Phone: 949.724.6880
Web: www.irvinefinearts.org

Nice Time at the Holiday Faire 2009 - Irvine Fine Art Center

2009-11-08T16:31:00.000-08:00

I had a great time at the recently concluded Holiday Faire at the Irvine Fine Arts Center. Live festive music from music students from Irvine, fundraising food and pottery sales, great art and crafts from talented artists from SoCal all contributing to this favorite shopping/fundraising event in Irvine. Thanks to all the new folks who acquired my artwork - Elizabeth P, Elizabeth L, Neha and the Trevinos and to all my previous clients and friends who dropped by.

Photos from Old Town Tustin Art Walk

2009-10-25T19:34:00.000-07:00

I received fantastic feedback from many people at yesterday's Old Town Tustin Art Walk. Great to hear compliments from the president and members of TACFA, OC Register's photographer covering the event, TACFA members and employees of the City of Tustin Parks and Recreation department on my "A Modern Look at Old Tustin" photo exhibit. Here are some pics of my booth:

Old Town Tustin Art Walk 09

2009-10-18T14:17:00.000-07:00

I'm joining the 2nd Annual Old Town Tustin Art Walk on Saturday, October 24, 10am - 4pm. Great time for some art activity and a break from my day job. I will also be displaying large prints on canvas of my 2008 TACFA Art Grant Project called " A Modern Look at Old Tustin." Whether you're in the market for large images of Old Town Tustin, San Juan Capistrano Mission, Japanese Gardens, Hummingbirds, Koi Fish, Waterlilies or need commissioned images, drop by my booth.

Live music, tours of Old Town Tustin, live Plein air competition and artwork from other artists awaits you at this wonderful event.

Event details as follows:
Old Town Art Walk & Plein Air Contest
October 24, 2009, Saturday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
El Camino Real and Main Street
in Old Town Tustin
714.573-3326
Flyer download

New Retailer in Northern California

2009-09-02T22:27:00.000-07:00

My Asian-inspired images - Japanese Gardens, Koi Fish and Waterlilies are now available at Cha-ya Japanese Tea & Things in Monterey, CA. Whenever you are in the Monterey Peninsula, visit this very special store.

Here's a poster showcasing this wonderful store.

Cha-ya Japanese Tea & Things
118 Webster Street
Monterey, CA 93940
Phone 831.646.5486
Email info@chaya4tea.com
Web: www.chaya4tea.com
Mon - Sat.: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm

Contacts Sheets - Art Show At Casanooah

2009-07-12T00:22:00.001-07:00

Beauty in Nature Art Show - Emet Martinez

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June 27 - August 29, 2009

Opening Reception
Saturday, June 27, 2009
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Please come join us for food, beverages and music at the opening reception!

For sale: flavored tea leaves, book on Japanese culture including: food, geisha, kimonos, sake, sushi, pottery and more .

Click here for more details.

A Modern Look at Old Tustin

2009-05-26T21:38:00.000-07:00

The nice folks at Pelican Properties, builders of The Prospect Village, the first and only live/work development in Old Town Tustin has been gracious enough to allow me to display my artwork at their property, Unit 12 (beside the Sales Office) on June 7, Sunday from 10 am - 5 pm - indefinite. Seventeen large scale ( 26 x 40 inches) gallery wrapped canvas prints of my images of Old Town Tustin.

A Modern Look at Old Tustin
2008 Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts Grant Award Art Show
Emet Martinez Photography
June 7 - indefinite
The Prospect Village
272-A S. Prospect Ave., Tustin CA 92780
Phone: 714.734.2335
Email: prospectvillage@yahoo.com
Web: www.Pelican-Properties.net

City of Trees Show

2009-05-14T21:43:00.000-07:00

One of my images, Tustin Abstract #2 got accepted at the Tustin Art League's sponsored "City of Trees" show at the Chemer's Gallery from May 16-30, 2009.

Click here for details.

From Jan to April

2009-04-28T23:17:00.000-07:00

Wow, time flies so fast. My last blog entry was Jan. 26.

I went back to the workforce mid-Feb and my time for art creation and art related stuff has been relegated to the rare free times that I now have.

I just finished submitting the 20 images that comprised my project " A Modern Look at Old Tustin" to the Tustin Area Council for the Fine Arts (TACFA) who awarded me an art grant to fund this endeavor of visually documenting Old Town Tustin. It's been a 10-month long project and I'm happy about the outcome and glad that it's done.

Coming up - June art fair at the Irvine Fine Arts, a solo show at Casanooah, web site projects and new image collections to prepare/post. 'til then have a great Spring.

San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary

2009-01-26T00:05:00.000-08:00

I spent the late afternoon of Sunday at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary - nature walk and bird photography. With my affinity towards abstract images, I went crazy with the sunset hitting the waterfilled ponds that attracts migratory birds.

Happy Holidays

2008-12-09T17:22:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to wish everyone A Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza and Happy Holidays. May the New Year bring Peace, Joy and Prosperity to everyone.

And THANK YOU VERY MUCH to all the wonderful people who have acquired my artwork and have supported my art career.

Nuvisions, Inc.

2008-12-03T14:54:00.000-08:00

Thanks to George and his crew at Nuvisions, Inc for the help in promoting my artwork. Here's a snapshot and the link .

Irvine Fine Arts Center Store

2008-12-02T22:14:00.000-08:00

The nice folks at the Irvine Fine Arts Center - www.irvinefinearts.org has chosen me as their Art Center store featured artist for December 2008 to January 2009. For this month, we're featuring the following images in table top single image frames or in multi-opening frames - angels, hummingbirds, tulips, waterlilies, boats/doors/windows all taken from recent trip in Italy, Japanese gardens and Mission San Juan Capistrano. Next month's display will be mainly botanical images and abstract work.

If you're looking for great artwork, visit the Irvine Fine Arts Center store and support the arts community.

Here's my new promo card that will be available in my display area.

Red Rabbit Holiday Arts & Crafts Market

2008-11-09T11:30:00.000-08:00

I have signed up for the first Red Rabbit Holiday Arts & Crafts Market with 27 artists at the Descanso Gardens on December 7. This will be my last art fair for 2008 and will have a very limited 2009 art fair schedule. Here are the details of the Red Rabbit Holiday Arts & Crafts Market:

Red Rabbit Holiday Arts & Craft Market
December 7, 2008, Sunday
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Descanso Gardens - Van Kamp Hall
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
Phone: (818) 949-4200
Web: www.redrabbitholiday .com
Admission to craft show is free with paid Descanso Gardens admission: General $7. Senior/Students $5. Children (5 to 12 years) $2. Guild members and Children under 5 free.

Irvine Fine Arts Center Holiday Faire

2008-11-05T21:20:00.000-08:00

Join me and 149 other artisans at the Irvine Fine Arts Center's 26th Annual Holiday Faire on Friday, Nov. 7, 5 - 9pm and Saturday, Nov. 8 , 9am - 4pm. Here are the details.

Aside from my popular hummingbird images, I'm planning to bring some of my new images taken during my recent trip to Italy.

Artistic License Fair Show

2008-10-17T22:39:00.000-07:00

I got in at this year's Artistic License Fair to be held on Oct, 24 & 25 (Fri & Sat) from 10 am to 4 pm at the Estancia Park in Costa Mesa.

Details as follows:

Artistic License Fair ( Booth #6)
October 24 & 25, Fri & Sat
10 am - 4 pm
Estancia Park
1900 Adams Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA
Phone: 951. 371.6507
Web: www.artisticlicensefair.com

First Annual Tustin Art Walk

2008-10-12T12:17:00.000-07:00

I have signed up for the First Annual Tustin Art Walk to be held on October 18, 2008, Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm . The Tustin Preservation Conservancy, the Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts and the City of Tustin Parks and Recreation Dept. is co-sponsoring the event in Old Town Tustin.

The event will feature artists displaying and selling their work along El Camino Real and Main Streets, a Trolley tour and a Plein Air Festival. There will also be live music along the route and local restaurants will have special brunches and lunches for the public to enjoy.

For more details, please visi the Tustin Preservation Conservancy web site or the City of Tustin's web site.

Mi Tesoro Customer Appreciation Day

2008-09-19T16:01:00.001-07:00

The Mi Tesoro Gift Shop at the historic Los Rios District of San Juan Capistrano is having their Customer Appreciation Day on Oct. 12, 2008, Sunday from 11 am - 3 pm. Swing by to check out this very special place for your home and garden needs.

Mi Tesoro
31766 Los Rios Street
San Juan Capistrano
949.248.2501
949.248.2759
mitesorosjc@gmail.com

"O.C.'s Coolest New Wedding Venue"

2008-09-19T16:01:00.000-07:00

Some of my photographs of The Villa San Juan Capistrano owned by John Q. Humphreys of Ramos House Cafe was just published with the September 2008 issue of the mag, Riviera Magazine. Here's a link to a pdf version of the article on The Villa San Juan Capistrano which the Riviera Magazine just called "O.C.'s Coolest New Wedding Venue."

Art of Democracy Left, Right and Center

2008-09-15T12:02:00.000-07:00

My photographic artwork, "War & Peace" was just selected to be a part of Art of Democracy Left, Right and Center Show at the Tustin Old Town Gallery, 150 East Main Street, Tustin, California 92780 - (714) 734-9088. The Patrick Merrill curated show will be from October 8 to November 8, 2008 and the reception will be Sunday, November 2, 2-5 p.m.

This should be a very interesting art show to check out.

A Night of Indulgence - The Center Club

2008-09-15T11:33:00.000-07:00

Just in case any of you are members of The Center Club in Costa Mesa, please support their "A Night of Indulgence" event on Friday, September 26, 2008 from 6 - 10 pm. Aside from having an Art Walk, Musical Acts, World Cuisine, Wine & Spirit Tasting, Entertainment, Black, Starr & Frost Drawing and Valet Parking, they will have an Upscale Silent Auction where one of my art pieces will be available for bidding.

All proceeds to benefit the MDA Augie’s Quest Initiative, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the Employee Partners Care Foundation.

OC Register Article on my Fine Art Grant Proposal ' A Modern Look at Old Tustin"

2008-08-13T16:00:00.000-07:00

The OC Register got interested in my TACFA Fine Art grant proposal "A Modern Look at Old Tustin" so after the sit down interview and photoshoot, here's the online version of the article.

Thanks Elysse and Andrew.

"A Modern Look at Old Tustin"

2008-07-16T21:45:00.000-07:00

I just learned today that I was just selected as one of TACFA's (Tustin Area Council for the Fine Arts) 2008 Grant Awardees for my photo documentary project proposal called " A Modern Look at Old Tustin."

I'm excited and honored with this grant that will allow me to use my photography to document Old Tustin and share these images via large scale canvas prints and document the process in a photobook.

Here's the orginal OC Register article.

Photo Shoot and Postcard Design Project

2008-06-17T23:55:00.000-07:00

Just completed a whole morning photoshoot and afternoon postcard design for the Mi Tesoro Gift Shop in San Juan Capistrano. When you're in that area, visit this great store:

Mi Tesoro
31766 Los Rios Street
San Juan Capistrano
949.248.2501
949.248.2759
mitesorosjc@gmail.com

Los Angeles County Fair Photo Contest

2008-05-29T23:00:00.000-07:00

Here are the images I recently submitted to the 2008 LA County Fair Photo Contest, Professional Division, Theme: Movement/Motion

Prayers to the Fallen and the Injured and to their Loved Ones

2008-05-26T14:24:00.000-07:00

Old Town Tustin's 2008 Promenade Home & Garden Tour

2008-05-09T01:39:00.000-07:00

I will be one of the art vendors at the Old Town Tustin's 2008 Promenade Home & Garden Tour - "A Walk in Tustin's Shady Lanes" on Saturday, May 17th, 2008 from 9 am to 4 pm.

This is an annual event hosted by the Tustin Area Historical Society and the Tustin Area Museum to celebrate Tustin heritage by conducting a leisurely tour of the area's historic houses, gardens, and churches.

Here's a link to the Tustin Historical Society's web site.

Speaking of Ramos House.....

2008-04-27T22:48:00.000-07:00

John Humphreys, owner of Ramos House hired me last October to photoshoot his newest project, The Villa San Juan Capistrano. During that time, a full blast renovation was going on - giving the 1920 Villa a new life. The place is being converted to an event venue with catering services. I've been visiting the place for a couple of times now and I'm extremely impressed with the over-all exterior and interior details.

For all your wedding & reception, engagement, birthday, anniversary, milestone life and corporate events venue needs, check out

The Villa San Juan Capistrano
31431 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Phone: 949 456-5680
Fax: 949 489-0901
Email: info@thevillasjc.com
Web: www. thevillasjc.com

Update on the Scenes of Tustin Juried Exhibit

2008-04-26T21:57:00.001-07:00

I attended the opening night of the Scenes of Tustin juried show this afternoon at the Chemers Gallery and was surprised and very happy to learn that I won the 1st place in the Professional division. Here's the framed version of my juried artwork.

Professional Artists participating are as follows:

Cathy Arneson
Mary Aslin
Dave Chapple
Bonnie Holmes
Christine Hooker
Emet Martinez
Scott McMillin
Jonde Northcutt
Pamela Panattoni
Colleen Premer
Pete Roberts
Sharyn Sakimoto
Jim Wodark
Vic Zuniga

Mi Tesoro

2008-04-25T10:58:00.000-07:00

I just found a great place to sell my artwork at the historic Los Rios district in San Juan Capistrano, California. The gift shop's name is Mi Tesoro which means my treasure. I think you will love this place for its selection of small treasures from around the world and for its location. It's right beside Ramos House, one of the best restaurants in Orange County.

Mi Tesoro
31766 Los Rios Street
San Juan Capistrano
949.248.2501
949.248.2759
mi.tesoro@live.com

Japanese Cherry Blossom Family Festival - 4/27

2008-04-22T23:14:00.000-07:00

I'll be one of the art vendors at the Japanese Cherry Blossom Family Festival at the Bowers Museum. I'll be bringing framed and matted images taken from Japanese gardens all over California - Earl Burns Miller, Hanna Carter, Huntington Library, San Francisco Golden Gate and Portland, Oregon. I'm also going to include my hummingbird, waterlilies, Cherry and Peach blossoms and Tulips images. 'hope to see you at the show.

Sunday, April 27, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
JAPANESE CHERRY BLOSSOM FAMILY FESTIVAL
Admission to Festival: Free
The Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 567-3600

In 1912 the Japanese people gave a beautiful gift of 3000 cherry trees from the city of Tokyo to the people of Washington, D.C. Come celebrate this lovely event in the Cleo and Margaret Courtyard where you can enjoy the Japanese culture through its music, art, dance, and food. Activities for the entire family with cultural craft demonstrations, face painting, and a spectacular Taiko Drum finale by the Daion Taiko Troupe! Sponsored by Target.

This is part of Imagination Celebration, an annual spring festival of the arts for children, teenagers, and families, is presented by Arts Orange County and the Orange County Department of Education.

Scenes of Tustin Juried Exhibit - 4/26 - 5/10

2008-04-22T22:44:00.000-07:00

I just got a phone call this afternoon from Jennifer of Chemers Gallery in Tustin informing me that I won an award (which I enventually learned as 1st Place in the Pofessional Division) at the Scenes of Tustin show from April 26 to May 10. Artist reception and awards night will be on Saturday, April 26 from 5-8 pm. My submitted piece taken at the corner of Main and El Camino Real in the Old Tustin area was treated with a posterized filter.

Chemers Gallery is hosting this juried exhibition in association with the Tustin Art League and the Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts.

Chemers Gallery
17300 17th Street
Tustin, CA 92780
714-731-5432

2008-04-20T21:31:00.000-07:00

Hahnemühle Bamboo 290

Last month, I came across Hahnemühle Bamboo 290 inkjet paper which I've started to use with all my new print outs. Since the paper is still very new, there are no printer color profiles available so I'm using the Epson Velvet Fine Art color profile for my Epson 2200 printer with great results. The paper is made of 90% Bamboo fiber and 10% Cotton Rag. Just my own little way of shifting to a more eco-friendly work/life style.

Here's the official Hahnemühle write-up :

The world’s first digital Fine Art Inkjet paper made from bamboo fibres combines spiritual photography with environmental friendliness. This is the first fine art inkjet paper that consists of approx. 90% fibres from highly renewable bamboo grass and whose production is therefore very eco-friendly.

This natural art paper with its premium inkjet coating guarantees Fine Art prints with a 3-dimensional image depth and is particularly suitable for warm-toned color and monochrome prints. Its fine soft haptic also lends a tangible fourth dimension to fine art prints.

Old But Still Great News

2008-04-18T14:39:00.000-07:00

One of my digitally watercolored photographs of the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden was chosen to be the the garden's official postcard image for 2007. This is one of my favorite Japanese gardens in Southern California which is located inside the Cal State Long Beach University campus.

Vision vs. Equipment

2008-04-18T12:27:00.000-07:00

After just posting a list of all the photo equipment I use, I wanted to clarify that I'm the anti-thesis of latest and the greatest with regards to equipment. I'm not a very photo technical person and don't want to be one. I shoot 80% of the time in Aperture priority mode, 10% with full auto mode and 10% manual. I spend more time in determining what I want to show to the viewer and composing my image - focusing on the real subject matter, getting rid of the clutter and to either follow or break common photo composition rules :-). At the end of the day, what matters is how your vision came thru - how well composed and exposed the image is.

I created a good number of my botanical macros that have sold fairly well with my now retired point and shoot digital camera - a Canon G2 4 megapixel point and shoot camera with close-up adapters. 3 of the images in this series had been juried in at the statewide Made in California 2005 show at the City of Brea gallery and at SOKA's Aliso Viejo's nationwide Uncharted Terrain: Contemporary Approaches to Landscape Art - 2004 show.

Here's my favorite close-up shot of a Maiden Hair Fern which most people have mistaken for a Gingkoba tree. Wonders/trickery of close-up photography.

I almost forgot that my #1 selling image - "Anonymous" was taken with this same point and shoot camera.

My Photography, Digital Printing and Computing Equipment

2008-04-14T09:35:00.000-07:00

Everytime I'm at an art fair or gallery show the question on what photo equipment I use always comes up. So here's the bulk of my photo and computing equipement:

Camera Body:

Canon EOS 5D (Digital)
Canon EOS Rebel XTi (Digital)
Nikon N90S (Film-based)

Camera Lens:

Canon 18-55 mm IS
Canon 24-70 mm 2.8
Canon 50 mm 1.8
Canon 85 mm 1.8
Canon 100 mm Macro 2.8
Canon 100-300 mm 4-5.6 IS
Nikon 35-70 mm 1.8

Accessories:
Canon Speedlite 420 and 580 EX

Computer:

Apple Desktop - Dual Processor G5
Apple 19 inch Flat Panel Display

Printer:

Epson 1280 (for portfolio and contact sheet production)
Epson 2200 (for archival fine art print production)

Books

Almost all of Scott Kelby's books

Welcome to my photo blog site

2008-04-12T18:08:00.001-07:00

Welcome to my blog site. I created this blog to share with you my photography resources to compliment my official photography web site - http://www.emetmartinez.com.

Information about my photo/printing/computing gear aside from photo tips, locations, books, instructors, workshops and other photo-related items will be added to this site.

Image of Tulips taken a week ago at the Descanso Gardens. Happy Spring to everyone!