If Art Could Talk, What Would Barack Obama Say?

Artist and his drawings kw_tdsf0109-22, originally uploaded by matrixchic.

"If Art Could Talk, What Would Barack Obama Say?" was the theme for the art show/auction with the procedes benefitting The Dream Scholarship Fund.

I had the unique opportunity last night as a volunteer to shoot the art benefit held at the Steel Art Gallery in Chicago, IL. Several very talented local artists donated paintings and drawings, along with body painting, food, music, and fabulous goody bags to "raise dollars for scholars."

Lorri Stacker did an excellent job organizing, and there was an excellent turnout!

Artist and her painting (woman with flag to the right)

Artist (Patrick) with his painting

To see more photos from the evening here: view the set on flickr

For more about The Dream Scholarship: http://www.thedreamscholarship.org/

Happy New Year!

2008 was definately a roller coaster ride, filled with lots of ups and downs. Best wishes to all that 2009 brings lots of love, health, and happiness.

New website!

New website!, originally uploaded by matrixchic.

I'm proud to announce the launch (finally!) of my new website, thanks to LiveBooksEDU. Of course this is the 1.0 version, so much more to come soon.

Please stop by and let me know what you think: www.karenwadephotos.com

Why, hello there.

Why, hello there., originally uploaded by matrixchic.

Anyone that knows me, knows my love of chairs (and shoes... but I digress). I have quite a few chairs around my home.

Today while setting up the lights in the CoD studio, saw this lovely red chair that I hadn't seen there before. Perfect timing too, as today I have a model coming in for a vintage 50's styles shoot.

I named this lovely chair "Red." Isn't she lovely?

Jen & Michael are married!

They are such a fabulous couple! Jen is a very talented artist (her pottery is to die for!) and Michael is the ultimate host (and makes a mean martini!). Congratulations!