This is the first post to try out my new Blog. I will be adding posts to this on a regular basis and hope that you’ll join in, comment and share these thoughts and yours as well.

This Blog was launched for D. Keith Furon Fine Art Photography, and this is me –D. Keith– writing it. I am a fine-art photographer, with my studio based in the Palm Springs area of Southern California. I studied at U.C. Berkeley, Edison State College, and U.C.L.A. Much of my work has been sold through Sotheby’s Auction House. My work is included in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, and The Kinsey Institute Art Gallery.

I started my journey into photography in 1983 (thirty years ago!) and have been exhibited extensively and the U.S. and Internationally. My work has been published in numerous books. In fact, my first solo book is due out this year. D. Keith Furon: The First Thirty Years, is a retrospective of my work to date.

Why am I Blogging?

Good question! I want to share thoughts about art and photography in general, as well as specific issues that spark an interest for me, and hopefully you as the reader. I often come across issues and events that I think others would like to know about and can benefit from. Whether it’s creative styles, or new technology. This blog is not about selling my work to you! It’s about sharing ideas and starting a conversation that may inspire and motivate. It’s about discussing current trends and developments. It’s about offering opinions and insights on all things fine-art photography.

What will I be Blogging about?

Simple really. Anything that involves art and photography, actually. For example, I’m working on my next post that will be about “Art vs. Pornography,” and the photographic treatment of the nude in art.  My topics may also cover new creative technology or processes that I have found to be very useful or inspirational, and hope you will too. Or, a discussion about art and its process photographically. Rest assured, this Blog will stay true to fine-art photography.

How can you leave feedback?

Well, just write a response. It’s that easy. I encourage your comments. How else will I know anyone out there is actually reading this? The blog has a simple response function that allows readers to write their thoughts. I want your feedback and encourage it. But, please be respectful and polite in all comments on this Blog! One of the main problems with the Internet is that some people feel they can rant and be rude, because they aren’t face-to-face with the reader. That’s not the case here. Be polite and considerate, but share your thoughts. And most of all, enjoy!