New Calendars for 2010 coming soon!

I’ve just placed my initial order with the publisher  for NEW 2010 WEST VIRGINIA COLLECTION Calendars!!!!
These will be available for sale  on the website –  www.claytonspangler.com  – very soon- And the 2010 NEW CHARLESTON COLLECTION Calendars are almost complete as well…..so stay tuned for updates on their release and arrival!

(The images inside the calendar are of my digital photgraphic paintings of West Virginia and will be available for sale as well! )

Charleston Daily Mail Interview

“Ladies at the Farmers Market”

I recently did an interview with the Charleston Daily Mail newspaper here in my home town.
They wrote a feature on my “Charleston Collection” exhibit I have hanging at the Robert C. Byrd Federal Courthouse ( until the end of August)

These are all 20×30 Canvas Gallery Wrap “Digital Paintings” that I have been working on over the past year-

Here’s a link :
Claytons Article

NEW Charleston Collection Exhibit!

NEW ARTWORK FOR  © The Charleston Collection

NEW ART-NEW EXHIBIT

It’s been almost a year in coming, but my first public showing of new “Charleston Collection” is about to go on exhibit!!

18- 20×30 Canvas Gallery Wrapped pieces of my artwork will be hanging at the Robert C. Byrd Federal Courthouse in Charleston West Virginia from July thru August.

The show is open to the public, keeping in mind it is a federal courthouse, so you will have to pass thru a security checkpoint to gain access thru the main doors.

If you can, I’d love for you to go and take a look- better yet, visit my online store and pick up some art for your home or office!

What is a gallery wrapped canvas?

It is a high quality print on artist canvas. 
The canvas is stretched over custom made wood supports.
Its depth is 1.5″ 

What’s so cool about gallery-wrapped canvases?

These images stand out boldly without the distraction of a frame
They appear to “float” on your wall.
You don’t need a frame for stability; the structure is inside the art.

Joe McNally interview

Got an email from Kara- she works over at Peach Pit Press, and she wanted me to let you know of a interview Joe McNally gave- so I thought I’d share….

Clayton
I work for Peachpit Press I wanted to let you know that Joe was interviewed by our Publisher in a recent podcast. He shares some more anecdotes about flash photography and what inspired him to write ‘The Hot Shoe Diaries.’ I thought it would be of interest to your readers.

http://tr.im/kzL6

Thanks Kara- Awsome of you to share this….

Cass Scenic Railroad Photography Workshop

 

Cass Scenic Railroad Photography Workshop on September 11,12,13-2009!

The workshop instruction fee is $100.00 ( meals and lodging NOT included)

 You must make the reservation thru Cass and have the option of staying at their  lodging facilities. Click here to be taken to the cass website for a look 
(Cass also allows RV and pop up camper parking in our main parking lot area. They dont have hookups or shower facility. 10.00 a night)

OR  there are a couple of options for lodging off site :

Boyer Motel 10 miles from Cass 304-456-4667

  EJ’s Cottages 12 miles from Cass (he also has a rental  in Cass)
  www.ejcottages.net 1-800-354-0821

  Seneca State Forest 12 miles from Cass 304-799-6213
 
Workshop Description:

I’ll will be showing participants how to visually speak thru imagery and what’s important to consider in each and every photograph.

Photography lessons will be thru a combination of relaxed lectures followed up with photographing “in the field” and putting techniques to work in real world situations. Keeping class size small by design will insure an intimate atmosphere with plenty of time for class / instructor interaction.
  

WORKSHOP TOPICS TO INCLUDE:

 

Discussion of areas we will  be photographing

advanced composition techniques

What makes a succesful photograph

visualization exorcises

equipment being used

using flash effectively

field work to reinforce lessons

best workflow practices

image enhancement techniques

 

I’ll be posting some photographs in the next few days of the locations we’ll be exploring and what you can expect to see…. so be sure and check back in the next few days!

 

The Photography Workshop Reservation line at Cass Scenic Railroad is now open! 304-456-4300 (reservations Ext 101).  

( OR call  WV Tourism at 1-800-CALL WVA  =1-800-225-5982 and ask to be connected with the Cass Scenic Railroad State Park)

The Worksop does not show up on their website yet; you- my faithful bloggers, get first dibs!  The workshop is limited to 25 people and is expected to fill up quickly!

Be sure and tell them Clayton sent you!

New Project

I hope everyone had a great New Years with family and friends- I know I did!

Each year I reflect back on the previous one and think about what I could do better, any changes I could’ve made, did I reach my goals, etc.. and for the most part- even with the economy downturn- I had a good year; not a great one ,but good. ( FYI:Sucess isn’t always about money either)
One of the things I gave a lot of thought about business wise  was contracting a third party to design me a new  website. I’m happy to say that the website is almost complete and will be in addition to my www.claytonspangler.com website. The difference will be that I now have another domain being set up called spanglerstudio.com- this will focus more on my professional and commercial work, whereas claytonspangler.com will be reserved for online shopping and creative/artistic endeavors.

The reason for having two websites is that I am growing as an artist as well as a photographer- but I have to market to different segments to be sucessful in either one. I hope I’ve done this in such a way that will make sense and enhance your interactive experience with me online.( The blog, by the way, will remain the same- I’m liking the power of wordpress)
In many ways- it’s like having twins- they are still your kids, but they often have two distinct personalities! LOL

I’ll update everyone here when it comes online……..

Photography Workshop News

I’m getting ready add a new Photography Workshop to my schedule for 2009! I can’t go into too much detail as paperwork and contracts are involved; but I am 3/4 way there! It’s going to happen- and I’m excited!

This is going to be really cool as it will be hands on and plenty of shooting opportunities-but different than any other workshop I’ve been able to do before! There will be  some lecture time at a great venue as well, but the emphesis will be on shooting! Of course, there will only be so many spots available- but you will  hear about it all first here!!!
I’ll be sure and post ALL THE DETAILS as soon as they are ready for release- Get ready for a unique opportunity……

Charleston Daily Mail article on “The Charleston Collection”

© Clayton Spangler 2008

I did an interview a few days ago for my new “Charleston Collection” of fine art prints showing city landmarks and streetscapes.
Here is the link to the story:  Charleston Daily Mail Article
Like most people from around the area- Charleston is home- even if you’ve moved far away. I hope I’ve done it( the city ) justice!

You can view them all online here: The Charleston Collection

The story breaks against XDR-TB

Not sure what XDR-TB is? Then take 3 minutes out of your schedule and WATCH THIS- It’s that important!
After you watch this- goto http://www.xdrtb.org/ and sign the petition to end this – it has to happen and it’s up to us….-

The Story Breaks