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Who is Rick Shaw?

On my recent trip to NY for the PDN PhotoPlus Expo, the farmer's market at Prospect Park was on the list for a Saturday morning excursion. The market is fairly large and had a great selection of fresh veggies, cheeses, fresh yogurts and milk, and pickles. Lots of stuff going on, and if you happen to arrive hungry, you are sure to leave with more than you can carry. The fresh apple cider was particularly good! We loaded up on some cheese, apples, and an apple pie. On the way home I ran into this food truck...now who the heck is Rick Shaw, was he some hockey player or something? Only did it hit me when I got home and started reviewing the photos from the day... I get it, duh! It's a little offensive but the Middle Eastern guy running the truck seemed to be doing a brisk business.

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Fogle Artist

fogle It's official, I am now being represented by Fogle Fine Art and Consulting here in NE FL. This is something that has been in the works and I am very proud to be one of the many outstanding artists in this group. Check out my Artist Profile on their website. Fogle Fine Art is the leading art gallery in Jacksonville. My introduction actually came through Facebook, when a high school classmate told me about a Fogle Fan Page request for photography at the new Shands Cancer Hospital in Gainesville. I submitted several images that were selected. This was a good introduction to see my other work and to produce some images of downtown Jacksonville for their corporate collection. Fogle is also an art consultant to healthcare, corporate, hospitality, and residential clients. I'm looking forward to having a strong business partner who can represent my work in several markets.

I will still be active at the Southlight Gallery Cooperative where I plan to show new work to the public. This provides another avenue for me to talk to other artists and the public about my work. Self promotion is every artist's responsibility. In order to sell a product, people need to know that you exist and the type of work that you do. No one is going to "discover" you if you sit in your studio all day.

More news about some exciting events are forthcoming!