Hello there.  If you’re such a fan as to link directly here, I just want you to know that we’ve moved again!  You can hit up the blog here: blog.benjaminchan.com .  We’ve got some changes in the works, including the official main site which is long long overdue.  Thanks for reading and following…

-Benjamin

( and if you’re careful, you might find some posts ( backdated but live in kicking!))

Thanks Jen Wallace.  Check em out!

Wow, thanks to friends and friends with Facebook, I got 295 hits on this blog yesterday.  That’s insane.  To put that in perspective, I’ve been averaging 5-10 views per day.  And it jumped to almost 300 yesterday.  I guess that Facething is good for something.  I haven’t joined yet, for many different reasons, but maybe one day I will.

Thanks to folks for spreading the word on the photo deal.  I’ve gotten some responses so far, so that’s been good!

I’m really tired!  I’ve been working on different things for my art show this weekend.  It’ll turn out that I’ll be going to San Francisco for seven days straight.  That’s totally crazy!  I guess someone’s got to pay for that new bridge!  Today I framed up my prints, and I just have a bit more work and I’ll be good to go!  Onto tmw!

Hi there, some of you may know, but if you don’t, here’s some more news:

I’ll be showing more of my work in about one week at San Francisco Open Studios with the Soma Artist Studios.  My friend Mike Kimball was kind enough to lend me some space he won’t be using, so I’ll be showing my work there.  I have several new prints I’ll be showing, so please come by and visit!

This is the information:

689 Bryant and 5th Sts. San Francisco

Friday, October 23, 6-9pm

Sat & Sun, October 24-25, 11am-6pm

flier attached…

Great news!  Kimmy and I have been accepted into the San Francisco Renegade Fair.  Oh yeah!  Now I have two shows to get ready for.

December 19 + 20, 11am-7pm, Fort Mason

Here we go!

So, I guess this is a short statement to say that I’m struggling a bit with the scope of my work, and well, my life.

Creative takes courage, and I’m trying to hold onto that.

Here are some random pictures from Angela and David’s wedding in Santa Cruz, California.  I wasn’t hired to take pictures ( thank goodness because I have a lot of work to come ), but I took some shots while there.  They’re pretty fun(ny).

Jaime vs.

Blacksuit Beeno

Wattah!

Housemates!

More here!

Sometimes travel can be pretty erie and weary.

Just thought I’d share that thought with you.

Eddy Soon is a good friend of mine from college.  He’s engaged and asked me to take pictures of him and his fiancee for their engagement time.  So, we headed out all over San Diego to take pictures.

Click more for some more of my favorites…

A still moment on the beach.  Man, I really like the light at this time of day.

Cheri’s yellow dress was a great background for their hands together.

This one is a great action shot.  Check out the water’s splash!

I like this one even better because this kid’s giggling at them.  I lucked out with a free ‘extra’.

I cracked up when I saw this and thought that it’d be a great background for a bride – to be.

This shot was kind of on a whim, but it turned out pretty cool.  I like how the subjects are in neutral tones and the backgrounds are screaming out.  I also think the square patterns in the back create a really interesting set of compositions as modular sections of color.  It’s always important to keep an eye out for interesting patterns especially for portraits.  I got really lucky on this one.

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Some of the quieter moments shared together by Eddy and Cheri.

And finally, these two.  I like how they like being together.  Maybe that’s what love’s about!  And on to the wedding…

East Bay Open Studios finished really well.  I was in San Luis Obispo for my sister’s college graduation, so I wasn’t able to make it Saturday.  Early on Sunday morning, I drove back up to the Oakland to attend the last day of the show.  To my surprise, one my art pieces was missing, and in it’s place was a nice red dot.  I was excited to hear the story of how the piece sold.  It’s a good feeling to have good things happen even when you’re not there.

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The rest of the day went really well.  One gentleman saw some prints he liked on Saturday and showed up on Sunday to buy a couple from me, Mike, and also Lexi.  A lot of friends came through, and I was even able to make a couple more sales.  All in all, it was great to meet new people and to talk to ( and engage with ) other people.  It’s neat being on the other side of Open Studios.  I like being able to show what I’m working on.  Usually I’m the one asking questions.

I was really worn out after Sunday.  I like meeting folks, and talking to people, but after a while, it just tires me out.  I think there’s something to social stamina, and maybe I’ll get more used to it after I show a bit more.  In any case, thanks to everyone who’s visited, checked out the art, and just been positive about my work and showing process.  I really appreciate all of the support and feedback.

One of my favorite things was the guestbook.  People were really encouraging in their comments of the work.  I still need to write a bit thank-you to folks who signed.  

Oakland Tree Screenprint

Birdwatching. screenprint on wood

Oakland Tree.  screenprint on wood

Here’s Pete Villasenor.

Some of Pete’s prints.

Mike did great!

Mike’s digital prints of the port.  These were a hit!