To Be Archived

LANDING IN LAUDERDALE

PHOTO BY JJD

PHOTO BY JJD

KARI'S 43RD BIRTHDAY PARTY

PHOTO BY JJD

THE PARTY

PHOTO BY JJD

HAMMIN' IT UP

PHOTO BY JJD

PIX OF FOLKS TAKIN' PHOTOS

PHOTO BY JJD

GREEN APPLE FESTIVAL - EARTH DAY CHICAGO

PHOTO BY JJD

THE BAND

PHOTO BY JJD

ART IN PROGRESS I -- seems to be a new trend . . . having artists paint on stage while bands perform . . . nice touch

PHOTO BY JJD

ART IN PROGRESS ii

PHOTO BY JJD

WRIGLEYVILLE 4-6-08

PHOTO BY JJD

RESUME / BIO / ARTIST STATEMENT

I have been actively pursuing photography for the past 4 - 5 years. I've collected a catalogue in excess of 1,500 photos. In November of 2007 I decided to sell online and through brick and mortar establishments.
Six pieces were purchase by CGC Communications at 1039 W. Grand. I have 5 - 10 pieces at AJs Posters and Prints at 1227 W. Diversey. I had 2 gallery openings on Friday February 8th at 'The Black Walnut Gallery' at 2135 W. Division and at Morpho Gallery at 5216 N. Damen. Last month I did a show at Chameleon in Oak Park with 12 pieces of varying size. My site is at http://yououghttobeinpictures.blogspot.com and I can be reached at 312-339-3381 or email druzik@sbcglobal.net. My medium is obviously photography. Sizes, prices and photos would depend on what you need.

ARTIST’S STATEMENT

Photography provides me with a tool to unlock my imagination and share with the world the photographic perspective in my mind. After a number of years creating 8mm film and video this new lens I’ve been seeing through for the past four or five years offers a new and exciting experience.

I have three digital cameras and one, if not all three, are with me at all times. I never want to say “Boy, do I wish I had my camera with me. That could be a great photo.”

I will go out with a mission in mind on what I want to photograph . . . Art, people, architecture, etc. That mission will change if I’m inspired by something else that catches my photographic eye. I think being flexible enhances my creativity and allows it a certain freedom. There’s always tomorrow to get back to that original mission.

A life-long dabbler in the arts . . . Clay sculpture, 8mm stop animation, painting . . . I find that photography is the one art-form that has consumed me. I achieve more enjoyment and gratification from photography than anything else I’ve done.

I also enjoy working in the virtual darkroom know as photoshop. Unlike the days of 35mm film digital gives me instant and unlimited satisfaction.

After years of building a catalog of photography I’ve decided to start selling my work last year. I have sold to individuals, businesses, gallery shows and on-line.

Jim Druzik
Chicago, Il.
February 2008