May 21, 2013

A boy , a bench and a new world……………

                 

Portraits of Wes

Jim Ferringer

www.modelmayhem.com/1404482

&

http://www.redbubble.com/people/jimm150/portfolio/recent

I am fascinated by and in love with light. It’s what draws me to the art of photography and what I strive to capture in my imagery. To me the art of manipulated photographs is the ability to see and paint with light and combined images. Through the manipulation of images and the overlaying of textures, most of my work ends up looking like paintings. I am captivated by the beauty of men, all men, and have embarked on a journey to explore that in my current imagery. These manipulated photos explore the world of the beauty of the male body and soul. My work is a reflection of my thoughts as I make sense of the world around me. They are my notes as I navigate through. They are part of a process of a releasing of my sense of self and finding what is beyond my limited thoughts. To me, there is something about the beauty of the human figure which stimulates contemplation of life’s deepest mysteries and stories.'

Art that we live,art that we experience is a way of sharing what happens in our lives. My art is not trying to make a beautiful photograph, a pretty picture, it is about telling a story, sharing a thought or expressing what happens in my life and/or those close to me. There are lots of artists doing figurative work but the number is smaller when you count the ones who take the risk, put their lives/thoughts into what they show and express. Pretty pictures area dime a dozen and there is nothing wrong with that. For me art needs to do more than that. Art is timeless and comes with history, with thought and too often for the artist the pain society inflicts on them and others. it is the artist who often brings social issues to the front, it is the artist who takes the risk and it is the artist who often suffers the rejection and torment society shovels on them. I want to work with models who don't have to be perfect. We are all flawed, some live with that and become stronger, some deny those flaws and hide them, and others accept the changes we all experience and build on them. Perfection is not beauty, beauty comes from inside those who can accept what life has dealt them. These are the people and stories I want to build upon. Live,learn and share and the world is filled with ideas waiting to be told……..

                 Monday May 13,2013

The  simplicity of the White and Black                    

photograph…………




                Life is shades of grey


Photos/Post Production
jim ferringer
www.modelmayhem.com/1404482

Model: Patrick J
www.modelmayhem.com/2518000

………….……..Spring 2013…………………..

A visit with Patrick in the garden………………….

Sorry it has been so long. been very busy creating new work and spending time in my gardens………..

Thanks,

Jim

www.modelmayhem.com/1404482

http://pinterest.com/jimm150/pins/

For more of my art and works of males from history to comtemporary please visit:

www.tumblr.com/blog/artmale8

a GREAT surprise. 

www.thenewsgayper.com/art/

Thanks,

Peter

more new work very soon…………………….

Patrick and I have lots of new work going for summer 2013.

Jim Ferringer
4.15.13
West Lafayette,IN

www.modelmayhem.com/1404482

I’m always looking for male models who are confident and comfortable with their bodies and able to convey a sense of male sensuality. You don’t have the body of an Adonis and you do not have to shoot nudes. I’m not looking for boyfriends or to shoot porn. My goal as a photographer is to depict my vision of male beauty through my lens. I shoot a fair amount of TF so, if you feel that you have what it takes, message me! I’m easy to work with and willing to listen to your idea’s and projects.

I am an artist in Indiana,USA. Currently I am working on a series of male digital photographs. The are manipulated and done using several layers and combining photographs, textures and documents and other items. One of my most recent series is about Saints depicted as young ,beautiful men is backgrounds of magic and mystery.These have almost an icon feel to them and their size is small. I am always looking for new models to work on joint projects with. 

I am an adult over 18 years of age.





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