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jsweida
Jim Sweida
Pensacola, United States
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Ph.Artist since January 24, 2010
Is it a Photo or a Watercolor?
You may wonder, after viewing my work, if the images are really photos or watercolors. They certainly don’t look like photographs. The truth is, they really are photographs...with one big difference. They are not printed on traditional photo paper, but rather on 124 lb. rough watercolor paper. And therein lies the unique difference.
When printing on watercolor paper, the colors are softened, which produces a more subtle color tone and vibrancy. Plus, the watercolor paper provides a visible texture that is missing when printing the image on photo paper. The end result is an image that looks more like a painting than photography.
One day, I decided to see what would happen if I printed an image on watercolor paper. I liked it so much, I stayed with it. I have found a way to set my work apart from other photographers.
So if you’re asked, “Is it a photo or watercolor?, you’ll know the answer!
Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, I headed west in the mid-’70’s to escape the snow and cold of the frozen tundra.
First stop was Phoenix, Arizona. It was there that I became interested in the history and the ancient Native American and Spanish archeological sites of the Southwest. For the next 10 years I explored and photographed the area extensively.
From there it was on to California where he spent the next 21 years continuing my interest in the history of the area. Most notable are the historic 21 Spanish Missions of California.
Having recently relocated to the Pensacola area, I now capture all of the beauty and history that is the Emerald Coast of Florida.
My work is represented and sold through several U.S. National Parks and leading retail outlets throughout the Southwest, West, Alabama & Florida.
"I Art, therefore I Am"
Activities
I love photographing ancient and historic sites.
Interests
Besides photography, my interests include history, hiking, sports and movies.
Occupation:
Company:
Coast Lines Cards
Position:
Owner
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I love to take pictures of historic sites. I lived in Arizona for 10 years and California for 22 years. These areas are rich in historic sites; old Spanish Missions, Native American pueblos and ancient cities, etc.
Treatment:
I print all of my pictures on watercolor paper. It adds a visible texture to the image. The end result is an image that looks more like a painting than photography.
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My Gear:
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Sony
Camera Model:
DSC-F828
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Exhibitions:
Juried member artist at Blue Morning Gallery in Pensacola, Florida
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