Announcing Release of the Novella "Absinthe Carousel" on Amazon & Apple!

I'm so thrilled to announce that I just released my first "Novella" book for Kindle and also on the Apple Book Store! (print version coming soon)

Cover Art © 2019 Skip Hunt

Now available to read on your favorite device! :)

"An incredible true story. It was to be a three-country, backpacking adventure of making a giant circle from Portugal, Spain... up into the South of France, back through Spain, and back over to Lisbon. The author set out to make the best of a shoestring budget, get a few nice photos and hopefully a decent story to tell.

What ensued was a nearly unbelievable journey immersed in the rich culture of the region, emotive prose that makes you feel like you're traveling along too, and images that take the reader into mysterious dark corners, ethereal rendezvous, Scottish wizards, an unwitting encounter with dark revolutionaries, and so much more.

Punch your ticket and come along for a once in a lifetime, spectacular adventure!"

A quick fun read at 105 pages. 

Apple Store Link: https://books.apple.com/us/book/absinthe-carousel/id1465163558?ls=1

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SBBJTQQ

Taking New BlockChain Digital Art Platform MAKERSPLACE for a Spin

One of the founders of a new digital art platform called makersplace contacted me about their new site and invited me to take it for a spin.

What's interesting about makersplace is that it's blockchain based and it's more focussed on the collection of digital art rather than material work.

The artist has to do a LOT of identification verification before their work is authenticated as their own. I think there were more hoops to jump through than setting up a business account at a bank!

I'm brand new to the platform, so I can't quite comment on how the selling part works out. What I can comment on though, is that the way the developers have set this up, it makes perfect sense. Several have tried to do similar type of platforms and I've tried a few. This one looks like they are definitely on the right track. I like Sedition's approach too, but success on their platform appears to require that you already have a large following who'll buy anything you put out there. It doesn't seem like a great place to build new fans.

Makersplace looks to be more democratic so far, but there's also a curatorial element I haven't figured out yet.

I believe at least one of the developers of this platform were on the original Pinterest team as a programmer or founder.

In any case, it's worth checking out!

Skip Hunt on Makersplace

EXHIBITIONS WITHOUT WALLS INTERVIEW WITH SKIP HUNT

Here's a fresh interview that I did recently with Exhibitions Without Walls.

I hope you enjoy! :)

https://exhibitionswithoutwalls.com/2019/05/27/photography-vs-creative-photography/

Now Offering Stock on the EyeEM Platform!

Just a few so far, but taking the stock image platform EyeEM for a spin. It’s got a social component that looks kinda cool. :)

www.eyeem.com/u/skiphunt

My First Limited Editions & Premium Prints Store Now Open!

Over the last several years, most of my work has been available via print-on-demand, and on various products. Many of them still are, but I'm reserving some images as Limited Editions and Premium Open Edition. All signed. All inspected by me personally before they go out. 

They're only available in the size I've determined for each image, and only on the media I feel best represents my work. For these first offerings, I've chosen a heavy, 330gsm archival water color paper made from 100% cotton. I may offer some others printed on metal, other fine art papers, and possibly acrylic.  

I've started these out with a discount on the Premium Open Edition prints, but I've also generated a 20% discount code good for any order over $200.
The code is good until 06/23/15  07:01pm

Enter this code on checkout 8Z4XWU6 for a 20% discount

I'm keeping the collection small, easy to browse, the ability to see the images large without any water-marking, and committed to only the best quality. 

Visit the General Store HERE

I've also got an audio book true story that I recorded and edited while in the desert of San Luis, Mexico. Read the product description for more details, but I promise you, it's an intense story. :)

More Limited Editions, Premium Open Editions, and Digital Products coming soon!

Yay!!! 4th time Featured with "Fruit of the Vine" by Your Daily Photograph!

SKIP HUNT FEATURED BY YOUR DAILY PHOTOGRAPH HERE

"Fruit of the Vine" ~ Merida, Mexico © 2015 Skip Hunt

It was great to be featured the first time by the Duncan Miller Gallery's "Your Daily Photograph" under Emerging/Contemporary, and then again a second time as well, then selected a third time, but now I've been featured a 4th time! The Great Spirit must approve :) THANK YOU!

ROCKIN' GREAT NEWS!!! :)

Dear Skip, 

Congratulations. We are pleased to announce our curators have chosen your image for inclusion into YourDailyPhotograph.com. We select a very small percentage of photographs submitted. 

We expect your image to post today. 

You’re in good company -- in the recent past images from Henri Cartier-Bresson, Andreas Gursky, Richard Misrach, Andre Kertesz, Edward Burtynsky and other photography legends have appeared in YDP.

Here's a link to the YDP (Your Daily Photograph) Feature 

Whoa!!! 3rd Time?!! FEATURED AGAIN with Fibonacci BY YOUR DAILY PHOTOGRAPH!

SKIP HUNT FEATURED BY YOUR DAILY PHOTOGRAPH HERE

It was very sweet to be featured the first time by the Duncan Miller Gallery's "Your Daily Photograph" under Emerging/Contemporary, and then again a second time as well, but to be selected a third time!? Sweet, and THANK YOU!

Rockin' Great News!!! :)

Dear Skip, 

Congratulations. We are pleased to announce our curators have chosen your image for inclusion into YourDailyPhotograph.com. We select a very small percentage of photographs submitted. 

We expect your image to post today. 

You’re in good company -- in the recent past images from Henri Cartier-Bresson, Andreas Gursky, Richard Misrach, Andre Kertesz, Edward Burtynsky and other photography legends have appeared in YDP.

Here's a link to the YDP (Your Daily Photograph) Feature 

"Fibonacci" ~ Bacalar, Mexico © 2015 Skip Hunt

AGAIN?!!! So proud to be featured once again today by Your Daily Photograph!

Skip Hunt Featured by Your Daily Photograph HERE

It was very sweet to be featured the first time by the Duncan Miller Gallery's "Your Daily Photograph" under Emerging/Contemporary, but to be selected again so soon? Yes, and THANK YOU!

Joy to the World YO!!! :)

Dear Skip, 

Congratulations. We are pleased to announce our curators have chosen your image for inclusion into YourDailyPhotograph.com. We select a very small percentage of photographs submitted. 

We expect your image to post today. 

You’re in good company -- in the recent past images from Henri Cartier-Bresson, Andreas Gursky, Richard Misrach, Andre Kertesz, Edward Burtynsky and other photography legends have appeared in YDP.

Here's a link to the YDP (Your Daily Photograph) Feature 

"U.F.O." ~ White Sands, New Mexico © 2014 Skip Hunt

Super Thrilled to be Featured Today by Your Daily Photograph!

Been getting this company's daily email newsletters for a little over a month now. Decided to throw my hat into the ring and got accepted. Yay! 

Dear Skip, 

Congratulations. We are pleased to announce our curators have chosen your image for inclusion into YourDailyPhotograph.com. We select a very small percentage of photographs submitted. 

We expect your image to post today. 

You’re in good company -- in the recent past images from Henri Cartier-Bresson, Andreas Gursky, Richard Misrach, Andre Kertesz, Edward Burtynsky and other photography legends have appeared in YDP.

Here's a link to the YDP (Your Daily Photograph) Feature 

"Trichromat" ~ Merida, Mexico © 2014 Skip Hunt

Promotion Ended

Promotion Expired

This will likely be my only sale for a good long while. When this sale is over, prices will go back up to the standard premium level.
Some pricing has also dropped on some inventory so this is the absolute best time to add a Skip Hunt piece to your collection!

30-Day Guarantee.

Use the code UCFHGZ on checkout. 

All work at the link below is eligible.  

http://skip-hunt.artistwebsites.com/ 

Promotion runs through this coming Tuesday December 2nd, 2014

The Silver Thread Audiobook Available Now!

The Silver Thread

25 years ago, Skip Hunt died in an mud Indian hut in the Oaxaca, Mexico mountains. This is his story.

The Silver Thread begins with a train heading South through Copper Canyon, traveling free with no destination as you're transported deep within Mexican interior and high up into the mountains of Oaxaca.  

After a few strange twists of fate, the author finds himself collapsing in a thatch hut while participating in an ancient Mazatecan indian mushroom ceremony. As the indigenous hosts try to get his heart beating again, experience a most incredible and transcendent journey beyond. (Based on a true story)

File Info:

• Kind - MPEG-4 Audio
• File Size - 40.6MB
• Duration - 55:52 

 

Sensitive subject matter discussed. Parental guidance is suggested.

© 2014 Skip Hunt :: All Rights Reserved

Skip Hunt + Featured @ GALLERY 201 FOTOSEPTIEMBRE

GALLERY 201 FOTOSEPTIEMBRE

Featuring Skip Hunt

Join us in Laredo, Texas Wed 9/18 for music, refreshments & tapas! 7-11PM 

513 San Bernardo Ave + Laredo, Texas 78040

On display 9/18-10/18

Contact:

Gayle Rodriquez
galleria201@yahoo.com
956-237-0627 

I'm a Smithsonian Magazine Contest Finalist!

Looks like one of my LithoFusion compositions is a finalist in the Smithsonian 10th Annual photo contest! Woo-Hoo!

Haven't won anything, but just making finalist is a great honor!

To Serve and Protect from the LithoFusion Collection

Dear Skip:

On behalf of Smithsonian.com, I am pleased to inform you that your photograph, "To serve and protect," is one of the top ten finalists in the Altered Images category of our 10th annual photo contest..

Beginning March 1, 2013, your photograph, along with those of 49 other finalists in five categories, will appear on Smithsonian magazine’s Web site at www.smithsonian.com/photocontest. By April 30, 2012, you will be notified whether you are a category or grand-prize winner.

3 Awesome/Fresh 2013 Calendar Offerings from the Kaleidoscope

Rockin' Fresh Calendar Booty Yo-Ho-Ho!

Luckily, I happened to be browsing MagCloud's blog to see if they had any new products for this season, and noticed they're now offering printed calendars! I don't use printed calendar's myself, but I get asked about them every year. 

What I love about these is that they're not your usual stapled variety (though they offer those too) but the larger 12x12 with Wire-O binding. And my experience with MagCloud has consistently rendered beautiful printing results in my photo books. 

So, I'm proud to offer these first 3 calendar collections in time for the end of year and holiday season! Please have a look and pick up some sweet holiday/end-o-year Skip Hunt goodies!

Happy Holidays All!

The Deep End: Colombia 2013 Calendar

On 5/9/12 Skip Hunt boarded a plane from Austin, Texas bound for Bogota, Colombia.The only plan was going into the unknown and letting the unfamiliar move and inspire. No map or plan to speak of. Just 6-weeks to wander and make images. © 2012 Skip Hunt Fine Art Prints from this…

The Fine Colombian 2013 Calendar

On 5/9/12 Skip Hunt boarded a plane from Austin, Texas bound for Bogota, Colombia.The only plan was going into the unknown and letting the unfamiliar move and inspire. No map or plan to speak of. Just 6-weeks to wander and make images. © 2012 Skip Hunt Fine Art Prints from this…

LithoFusion 2013 Calendar

A new collection of image compositions based on complex blends I call "LithoFusion". An experiment to see if a subtle cohesion could be achieved by using certain self-imposed parameters and guidelines.Each composition was based on images from one of 4 trips made in 2011, and each…

Announcing the MOST comprehensive Skip Hunt collection to date!

This was really something I put together for myself out of images I've published at MagCloud as photo books. I wanted a collection that I could easily take around with me with 10 images from each of the photo books I've published to show galleries potential collections. 120 images in all!

Now that it's complete, I decided to make it publicly available for a holiday special price which will go up considerably after the holidays. 

If you're a fan of my work, this is the most comprehensive collection I've ever offered. My guess is that it would make someone a delightful holiday gift. ;)

You can preview the entire publication at the link below, and prints are available via HERE and HERE

Happy Holidays Everyone and be safe!

Skip Hunt
Austin, Texas

A Few of My Favorite Things

By Skip Hunt

120 pages, published 11/28/2012

I put together this collection from the images I've published in various MagCloud photo book publications. This is the most comprehensive collection I've put together to date.The collection was intended as a portfolio piece with 10 images from published photo books, 120 images in all. Images culled from several different trips and galleries with prints available here: http://skip-hunt.artistwebsites.com/This collection is…

Skip Hunt | Go West Moto-Photo Adventure on Amazon

The Exotic within the Mundane

Skip Hunt Go West: finding the exotic within the mundane

$21.55

By Skip Hunt

Fine art photographer Skip Hunt of Austin, Texas traveled Westward via motorcycle in search of the exotic within the mundane. He found so much more! This issue contains the entire set of chronicles from Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, California and Arizona. What began as a curious wandering with no particular path or direction, became a powerful life-changing adventure. Sometimes we must become lost before we can truly find our way.

Now Available for Kindle!

Back in one piece from Chupacabra Tour 2012

And, what a long strange trip it was!

It was a rough trip, but overall... extremely productive. The whole focus on the Chupacabra story as really a last minute idea to work on, but became the main driving force of the entire trip. Got some sweet images and have almost completed the screenplay version!

The trip was mostly chronicled on Storify HERE for more details.

Also got some video clips that I will use in the iBook version and possibly a pre-production movie trailer to hopefully raise funds. Check it out!

A few snaps from the Chupacabra Tour

I've got the true account recording I made in audiobook format for sale and download here:

Chupacabra Audiobook

$2.99

And, I've also got the first 3 chapters available via iTunes podcast for free HERE

Back to finishing the screenplay... more coming!

Hmmm... Let's call it the "Chupacabra Tour"!

In just 4 days I'm flying to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico as an entry point... will hang out for a few days before climbing aboard a bus for who knows where?!

I really didn't have a reason or plan at all for this trip (and don't generally) but I'd just returned from traveling in Colombia where I made some fairly satisfying black and white images and captured some the most delicious Colombian color and landscapes I've seen in my travels to date. So why be in such a hurry to ramble yet again so soon? Quien sabe.

After finally recording some audio tracks into chapters so that I could at least get through the story with minimal editing and offer it as an audio book, the idea of maybe trying to push this true story forward to shoot as a movie started to materialize. I figure that I'm going to be in the same general locations that the story took place, and since I've never seriously considered making a movie out of it... well, it seemed high time that I revisit the story over a decade later to see if maybe it has legs. 

A True Story | Audio Book + 01:45:32

Am I just procrastinating? Perhaps. I've been to these places many times before and have already made many Mexico images on previous trips. I'm hoping to accomplish a tighter focus and being able to "see" this as a movie in my mind's eye... with making new images specifically related to my CHUPACABRA | A True Story I'm hoping to get a similar level of obsession that almost cost me my life over 13 years ago. The audio book project was initially intended to save the story for myself. Then, it's purpose became to see if other's were intrigued enough to buy the audio book. Now, it's evolved into a purpose for this trip. Where it will go from there I can't say, but with some encouragement from friends, and that strange tingle you can get sometimes that implies "now is the time"... I'll soon see if CHUPACABRA | A True Story will live beyond a recorded story. 

I'm going to listen to the story while traveling and grab extra images that could serve as companion pieces specifically for this story, and possibly useful cinematic location shots. If this story intrigues you at least the $3 worth :) And you want to listen to what will be guiding me on my next journey, I've made it available for purchase & download HERE 

(This is the first short 8 minute "set-up" chapter for you to sample first)

There's won't be a project site with this so that I can focus solely on getting intimate with my own story once again. I'll be posting stuff along the way when possible as thoughts, images and sounds relate to this story. Should be an interesting trip if the Great Spirit see my intentions as earnest and worthy. Wish me suerte (luck)!

Skip Hunt 
Austin, Texas
kaleidoscopeofcolor.com

"Strange Bird" from the LithoFusion Collection selected for the Saatchi Gallery 100 Curators 100 Days Project!

Khaled Ramadan (Helsinki art curator at the Nordic Institute for Contemporary Art) selected my "Strange Bird" piece for the: 

Saatchi Gallery 100 Curators 100 Days project!

"Strange Bird" from the LithoFusion collection © 2012 Skip Hunt

The LithoFusion Collection based on a set of rules and parameters I'd set for myself as an experiment to see if it helps maintain a subtle cohesive quality throughout the collection. 

Each composition was based on images from one of 4 trips, and each composition's images are unique to a specific location with no cropping or cutting and pasting done at all. All source images are kept framed as they were shot.

Book available HERE
Fine Art Prints available HERE

LithoFusion Featured on Appafolio!

Delighted to learn that Appafolio is currently featuring my LithoFusion Collection app on their site!

For those of you wanting to present your work and or product in an iPhone & iPad app without having to code anything and viewable off-line, check out Appafolio. I created a portfolio of my LithoFusion Collection on Appafolio almost a year ago and can't believe how far it's now advanced. You can even create "Buy" links by simply adding the url where the product is located within an image gallery. You can also add slideshows and videos, but I haven't tried out the video feature yet since I wanted to keep the download manageable. 

It's also very impressive that they've done this in a way that's completely intuitive and customizable. I just completely re-edited my LithoFusion app and had it updated for download in less than an hour! No coding and mostly drag & drop layout. 

Looks like you can even submit an app for sale in the iTunes app store if you have a developer account. And, it apparently works with Kindle Fire as well, but I don't have one of those to test.  They are also launching Android fully today and I've heard a rumor that they have a 'beta' web player coming out as well, probably tomorrow, maybe next week. Pretty freakin' cool huh?!

After you download the FREE Appafolio app, check out my LithoFusion Appafolio at http://appafol.io/lithofusion or enter passphrase 'lithofusion' into the Appafolio iPhone/iPad app. Download it at http://bit.ly/appafolio