editorial outtake, and some ottawa art

Not a lot of writing this time, just wanted to mention a couple things. First up, a while ago I did a People Feature shoot for Our Homes Ottawa magazine, which is now on stands. Did a few different portraits of home improvement specialists around town. Here's an outtake of Shannon Callaghan of Panoramik Home Improvements Inc. laughing when I just about fell out the front door taking the previous shot.

A couple weeks ago I came across the work of an Ottawa artist by the name of Michael Harrington. I really enjoy this kind of moody work, so I googled but couldn't find an artist website. I did find lots of work posted around though, so here's some of my favorites. 

Michael Harrington, Cowboy Calling, 2009

Michael Harrington, On Raceway Road, 2009

Michael Harrington, Streaming, 2009

Michael Harrington, Portland Maine Is Just The Same, 2009

Michael Harrington, Paradise At Night, 2010

Michael Harrington, Figures In The Backseat, 2006

Michael Harrington, Lookout

Michael Harrington, Taxi

Michael Harrington, Blue Bank

I forgot to add a TED Talk last week, so I'll give a couple this time, both with humorous bits. Here is Amy Tan on creativity, and with a little science, Dan Gilbert on happiness.