Edward Fielding Blogs

Seems like some "artists" can't wait to hand over their artistic endeavors to robots. Like George Jetson, they rather experience live from an arm chair as their robot maid cooks, cleans, thinks and creates "art" for them. Why put in 10,000 hours le... 

When begining photographers start out, they head out to "take" photographs. The camera enthusiast points their new camera at things and snaps a photograph of a thing. They create an endless catalog of things. "I saw a bird. Here it is." "I sa... 

Jigsaw fanatics know which type of images make for great puzzles. Photographs with lots of color, an interesting subject, a variety of textures and surfaces, is sharp from front to back, photographs with little blank space and images with lots of de... 

Summer days down at Old Saybrook were spent swimming, building sand castles, fishing off the rocky jetties and crabbing in the tidal marshes. Maybe going for a ride on a neighbor’s sail fish boat if the window was blowing. Crabbing was always a fu... 

Follow along as fine art photographer Edward M. Fielding treks to a remote ghost town high in the mountains of Montana. Elkhorn, Montana was once a boom mining town with 2,500 inhabitants, several saloons and train service. A few decades later it wa... 

My fine art photography has been recently licensed for use on a major publishing release. A novel "The Resemblance" by Lauren Nossett. Detective Marlitt Kaplan is first on the scene. An Athens native and the daughter of a UGA professor, she knows a... 

When the pandemic hit my travel plans for Switzerland were dashed and the lockdowns really took the air out of roaming around for photography subjects. I took a break from photography and started to work closer to home on projects involving vintage ... 

Fine art prints, museum-quality framed and matted, canvas prints, acrylic prints, metal prints and more are available from this collection of beautifully photographed technology. Perfect for the office or technology lover. Art and technology have a ... 

"Made in the USA" by fine art photographer Edward M. Fielding (edwardfielding.com) is a new piece featuring a classic vintage American automobile and the USA flag in all of it's red, white and blue glory. More patriotic images can be found here: htt... 

So you are interested in sprucing up your short-term rental space for AirBnB or VRBO. Art can help your rental offering stand out from the crowded field. Vacationers decide on which short-term rental to book based on photographs. The pictures need t... 

Tips for Better Still Life Photographs Still life fine art photographs can be some of the most challenging photographs to make. Sure, simply taking a photograph of a group of objects is simple, but making a still life interesting and compelling to ... 

A chair is a familiar object. One we all use every day, an object distinctly created for the human body. The chair is a physical reminder of human occupation of space, a proxy for humans not currently in the space. A chair can have character. Charac... 

Fine artist and photographer Edward Fielding has just release a new series of pop art pieces celebrating the great start of Texas. Bold, graphic and colorful artwork mixing the Texas State Flag and various elements captured around the state of Texas... 

I did it again. I bought another vintage pinball machine to restore. Last summer's pandemic project was restoring a 1972 Gottlieb "World Series" pinball machine - https://www.dogfordstudios.com/pinball-restore-project-1972-gottlieb-world-series/ R... 

Feeling pinned against Life's wall, She chanced upon a robot tall And said, "Please come and share with me Whatever Fate has deemed to be. I'm through with love, done with chances Spirit crushed by past romances, Just be a friend in word and deed. Th... 

In Dr. Suess’s book, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, there is a pivotal scene where The Grinch, dressed up like Santa Claus with a sleigh full of empty sacks ready to be filled by looting Whoville, wonders about who will pull his sleigh. Then he s... 

The retro vintage pop art collection features icons from the past presented in bold new ways. Perfect for game rooms, gamer's caves and kid's rooms. Exciting graphics, retro feel. https://edward-fielding.pixels.com/art/polka 

Hot wieners are firmly planted in Rhode Island’s culinary psyche. They’re to the Ocean State what cheesesteak is to Philly, what barbecue is to Kansas City and what street tacos are to Los Angeles. Everyone has the wienie joint (their words, not ... 

Fine Art America and Pixels use a print and frame shop in North Carolina that has been serving the artist community for over 50 years and ever time I place an order for my work for a show or home display, the results are outstanding. The museum-qual... 

When the pandemic hit and canceled a trip to Switzerland, fine art photographer Edward Fielding decided to stay close to home in Grantham, NH and tackle a project – restoring a 1970s era electromechanical pinball machine. He started by moving out ... 

Mojito (At a crowded table. Mojitos. Indoor springs of electric lights.) I think if how people are like mountain pools. Illuminated is the not-so-pure ascorbic silt of our years, the mint, a weed that, turning, uncovers our secrets at midday lunch. (... 

Landscapes appeal to the masses. Places make a personal connection to the art buyer by invoking past memories. Landscapes can appeal to anyone in a general sense of appreciation for nature’s marvels. Places hold a deeper connection for those who ha... 

Pssst. I'll let you in on a little secret. You know what the difference is between a million-dollar fine art print and a print on demand fine art print from the portfolio of Edward Fielding (https://edward-fielding.pixels.com/)? The signature. ... 

Finding appropriate artwork for the game room can be challenging. Images billiards, pool, ping-pong, pinball, cards, and games. Fine art photography of vintage pinball machines by fine art photographer Edward M. Fielding are available for purchase ... 

Before the untamed American West became civilized it has to go through periods of unrest, toil, boom and bust. Much of this was driven by the lust for gold, silver and other precious metals. Bannack, Montana, now a ghost town in Beaverhead Count... 

Many of my photographs have graced the cover of novels in the United States as well as around the world. My portfolio for book cover images for the publishing industry can be found at Arcangel Images - https://www.arcangel.com/CS.aspx?VP3=SearchResu... 

We're almost a year into this global pandemic now. After a year of slowing down, staying home and learning to move at a slower pace, just about any break in the daily routine becomes something exciting. Take laundry day for example. The basket i... 

A few years ago we lived next to a farm, or at least a house with a big old dairy barn and hayfields. The fields are left to grow early in the summer for the Bobolinks birds that nest in the tall grass and then an old vintage tractor comes a few t... 

NOTE: the watermark in the lower right does not appear in the final print. ..... Two rusty old abandoned trucks in the Arizona desert. Fine art photography by Edward M. Fielding. .... Old Friends - two old rusty vintage cars in the high desert of... 

This photograph of a classic 1957 Chevy Bel Air two-tone vintage car was totally lucky. We had gone over to the beach to take some family photographs at sunset. The no-see-ums and mosquitos started to eat us alive so we headed back to the car only to... 

Above: “Winter Arrives” Fine art photograph of a classic New England red barn in winter with a beautiful rosy sunset. Who says winter can’t have color? Customer purchase print with beautiful frame choice. 14″ x 8″ print of Winter Arrives t... 

Cocktail photographs and cocktail artwork make a fine, elegant statement in your home, bar or nightclub. Elegant fine art photography by Edward M. Fielding of luscious crafted cocktails like martinis and old fashioned. Browse the entire collection ... 

A simple reminder. For all the negative aspects of the global pandemic, there isn't much the average individual can do other then avoiding others, wearing a mask and reducing contact with potential virus carriers. Meanwhile, when you aren't out and... 

What does summer sound like? For me the ingrained sound of summer is "Turkey in the Straw" blaring from the loudspeakers of the Good Humor Ice Cream truck. As soon as we heard that old tune we'd be racing to break open the piggy banks or beg Mom fo... 

What does the perfect summer mean to you? Hanging out by the pool, skinny dipping in the lake on a hot summer night, listening to the cricket and frogs through an open window, casting a lure to catch a catfish, cruising out on the lake in a Sunf... 

Pinterest is a visual scrapbook used by consumers to organize wishes, dreams and future purchases. Wedding planners, home redecorators, designers, planners, and of course shoppers use Pinterest to get ideas and organize future projects. Pinterest... 

Many fellow artists fail to understand how to use social media to promote their artwork. Marketing is simple really. It is about filling your target audience's needs. Think about how you yourself use social media. Is your goal to look at ads ... 

May has been a hot month with Mother's Day and Father's Day right around the corner. Plus weddings, graduations and birthdays. Even with people shut indoors they are still buying fleece blankets, throw pillows, coffee mugs, t-shirts, and of course ... 

The state of New York and New York City especially has been hit hard by the Corvid-19 pandemic. One of the world's greatest cities, NYC is often the target of crisis manmade and those from nature. But New Yorkers are resilient and know how to fig... 

"Route 66 Vintage Postcard" by Edward Fielding is popular as prints as well as shower curtains. Note: the watermark in the lower right does not appear in the final print. U.S. Route 66 (US 66 or Route 66), also known as the Will Rogers Highway,... 

All 6K+ photographs and artworks in the Edward Fielding collection of high-quality art is available as prints including prints on wood for a rustic look. Also available as prints, frame and matted art, canvas prints, acrylic prints and more. 

Steam Train Dream by fine art photographer Edward Fielding features a vintage steam locomotive emerging from the mist of steam and fog. This photograph composite has proven to be a big hit among steam train fans and railroad buffs, selling many ... 

I love exploring the small towns of the American West. Places with a single bar full of video poker machines, bison burgers and a couple of cowboy sipping their beers and talking about the crop predictions. Classic old neon signs lend authenticity ... 

Camping in remote areas, exploring the backroads and hidden corners of America pulling the old Airstream. A dream of many especially in retirement when you have all the time in the world to hit the open road. Route 66 might have been largely forg... 

Couldn't we all use a bit more calm, peace and serenity these days? Some beautiful, relaxing artwork for our living room as an escape from what has been unleashed on the world? Note: the watermark in the lower right does not appear in the final... 

All kinds of photographs and artwork from the portfolio of Edward Fielding can look fantastic as throw pillows. Throw pillows are a quick way to wake up a stale interior. Cheaper than a new couch and fun that can change with the season or with the ... 

The House with Nobody In It by Joyce Kilmer Whenever I walk to Suffern along the Erie track I go by a poor old farmhouse with its shingles broken and black. I suppose I’ve passed it a hundred times, but I always stop for a minute And look at ... 

There are the photographs I think will be great sellers and then there are the photographs that sell. No matter what my tastes are, the buyer's tastes are what matters. All I can do is offer my particular slant on the world and give potential buy... 

We sit down to talk with fine art photographer Edward M. Fielding, back from the desert with a new set of fine art photographs from the American Southwest. “Do these photographs make you feel warm?” jokes photographer. “Do they make you f... 

Above: Stairs leading to the Beach Trail at Torrey Pines State Park - the next day. Prints available - https://edward-fielding.pixels.com/featured/beach-trail-torrey-pines-state-park-edward-fielding.html -----------------------------------... 

This past weekend my wife and I attended the silent auction at a local arts center. I teach kids robotics there and my wife is on the board. Our jobs for the night were to mingle around with the patrons and engage in conversations about the work fo... 

SIGNS OF OUR PAST – In a new fine art photography show, visual artist Edward M. Fielding explores to old neon signs from the old American west.  

Farmhouse Decor Get the farmhouse look with this artwork from fine art photographer and designer Edward M. Fielding. Farmhouse pieces have a casual and unfussy style that makes a home feel inviting and comfortable, while modern design feature... 

Hundreds of Followers See My Artwork My portfolio on Fine Art America and Pixels recently reached a milestone of 900 followers.  To earn hundreds of followers attention among the hundreds of thousands of artists on Fine Art America and its flagship... 

Free photography resources including free photography guides, free photography courses, free photography classes, free photography tips and more to help you improve your photography skills, get better pictures and have more fun with your photography.... 

Taking a look at some recent surreal imagery from the portfolio of Edward Fielding, some of the most biazarre and unreal photographic works. Surreal means have the disorienting, hallucinatory quality of a dream. It is a very creative style of photogr... 

Deep, thick fog is an exciting weather event to photograph. Fog reduces contrast, mutes colors, eliminates backgrounds and puts everything in a mysterious, atmospheric, even lighting. When we lived on Mount Desert Island Maine next to Acadia N... 

Tripods slow you down, help you compose, allow you to use lower ISO, smaller aperture, slower shutter speeds and shoot in less light than you can hand held. Tripods also allow for magic tricks such as blurring motion. Follow the link to learn more ... 

bob ross painting for sale? This is weird or a bad reflection of how well search engine ranking company like Alexa computes the stats on various web site’s traffic. According to Alexa the top search engine search term used to send people to Fine... 

We offer a wide variety to ways you can display artwork purchased from www.edwardfielding.com. Framed and matted prints in hundreds of different frame choices, canvas prints, acrylic prints, metal prints, wood prints and prints rolled in a tube for f... 

Learn Composition in Photography – More than any new camera purchase, learning to compose interesting and compelling photographs is a far better way to improve your photography. Composition isn’t a set of rules, requirements or standards, comp... 

Hundreds of Christmas card idea and images for your custom and unique Christmas cards this year. Don't send mass produced cards, send something new and different - https://edward-fielding.pixels.com/art/christmas+cards 

Great Christmas card featuring a vintage tractor and Christmas gift in the snow. Fine art photography by Edward M. Fielding. 

Here in New Hampshire we are still experiencing record heat and humidity for what should be that crisp and brisk start of Autumn. But even though it feels like July outside, time is still marching toward Christmas at a steady pace. Christmas Car... 

The Tree of Zen came about during a hunt for great positions to capture the Valley Railroad train runs down in Essex, CT. That summer I was helping my parents clean out their house for a final move down to Florida. They had been snowbirding between... 

Wild west and cowboy inspired photography and artwork including cowboys riding the range, old ghost towns, western landscapes and more.  

Classic Corvette Canvas Print by Edward Fielding - Purchase a 10.00" x 8.00" stretched canvas print of Edward Fielding's Classic Corvette for the promotional price of $50. Limited to the first 10 buyers, expires in five days.  

Free to read online or download! The latest issue of Arcangel Magazine featuring the artwork of fine art photographer Edward M. Fielding. http://www.joomag.com/en/newsstand/arcangel-photographer-presentations-edward-fielding/0047799001410258471 ... 

I love old cars. Beautifully restored or rusting junkers, I never miss the opportunity to capture a beautiful old vintage car. Either as a nostalgic throwback to a yesterday that I was too young to remember (except in the movies or TV show) or simp... 

I just release my small book of black and white fine art photographs of Maui Hawaii as a book and as an ebook for the iPad. All images from this book are available to purchase as prints via Fine Art America -http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/edward... 

I'm currently working on my second book of photographs to be released soon. "The Last Resort" will contain black and white photographs of Maui, Hawaii by Hawaiian born photographer Edward M. Fielding and is inspired by the Eagle's song "The Last Res... 

NEW - Four images from this series will be shown at the Whitney Center for the Arts in the March 2013 Photography Show. ------------------------------------------- I've just uploaded a small series of images taken around New Hampshire and V... 

Anyone remember a little book called "The Bridges of Madison County"? Never read the book but I saw the romance movie by the same name with Clint Eastwood as the Life Magazine photographer sent out to Madison. As photographer Robert Kincaid, Clin... 

I love old things. Like this old television studio camera for example. Look at the size of this beast! They just don't make them like they used to. This example of 1950s technology came out of the John F. Kennedy library in Boston, MA. The original s... 

If you're looking for a good movie with a photography theme check out Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus (also known simply as Fur). I've had this film on my Netflix movie "q" for years but never got around to seeing it until now. Fur is ... 

Sean Broihier: I'm the only programmer, and built the entire business. The only people full time on Fine Art America are myself and two women who do customer service and tech support for me via phone and email. That's three of us full time on the pay... 

Success on Fine Art America is up to you! FAA just provides the fulfillment. Sramana: What accounts for the success of some artists and the lack of success of others on FineArtAmerica? Sean Broihier: There is a disproportionate distribution of... 

There is something about a smile that is contagious, isn't there? Humans must be programmed to read a friendly smile and react positively. People don't seem to smile enough these days. Too much anger around. But you'd be surprised how many tough ... 

Back in the mid-80s when I took a high school photography course, the school's camera stable was filled with Pentax K1000s. These were very basic cameras with no bells and whistles. They were toughly constructed out of heavy metal, leather and glass.... 

Someone sent me this lately... 1. The later you are, the more excited your dogs are to see you. 2. Dogs don't notice if you call them by another dog's' name. 3. Dogs like it if you leave a lot of things on the floor. 4. A dog's parents ... 

Vanishing Vermont Historic Barns The estimated number of historic Vermont barns is 12,000 or so but nearly 1,000 of these barns are lost each decade. Some say four historic Vermont barns collapse every week. Then there are those lost to fire, vand... 

What is it with artists and old stuff? I don't know a photographer who would pass up an old rusty truck or rotting barn. Its the texture of the wood, of the rusting metal and the sense of nostigia for yesteryear I suppose. Excerpt of a p... 

I'll be doing three more robotics summer camps this summer at the AVA Gallery in Lebanon, NH. These camps use the AVA's media lab and have been very popular among middle school kids (mostly boys) in the Upper Valley area of Vermont and New Hampshire... 

I've had a long personal history with photography but recently I think I've finally come to understand it. The purchase of a new quality digital camera has made me believe I could finally have some mastery over the craft of capturing light. My new ... 

I've started a new collage series exploring some topics I'm interested in like pop culture, retro futuristic optimism, religion, roadside attractions and adolescence. The themes and images come from the old noggin' topics I often consider and am att... 

The first wave arrived without notice. Tiny alien spacecraft that emitted no more sound then the buzzing of a bee. Little naked humanoid like creatures from a distant world sent to observe, study and collect information and samples from the Goldilo...