I always knew that I would be excited to reach the milestone of my first solo show. What I didn't anticipate was that other people would be excited, too. But  it seems they are, and that's incredibly gratifying. Although I'm sure I'd be taking photographs even if no one ever saw any of them, having someone else see the images and really "get it" -- really understand what I was hoping to accomplish and love the result -- is an all-time high.

The show in question, Urban Color, is a collection of images that really capture what I'm all about. Yes, they are all urban (shot in New York, Los Angeles, and Seattle, among other places) and yes, they are also colorful. (Purists will note that two of the images are technically black and white, but to my eye that's very definitely part of the urban color scheme.) They are also very graphic and, I believe, capture beauty in places we don't always expect to find it. For the show, all the images are printed on aluminum, which allows for rich, saturated color better than any other medium I know.

The show opens May 7 at The Young American (150 E. Main St.) in Old Town Tustin, California. (The Young American's owner, Forrest Devitt, has been incredibly supportive and generous, and I honestly think it's an open question which of us is more excited.) There's an opening reception that evening from 7-10, and all are welcome. Come by to see the show, say hello, get some food and drink and perhaps even win a Mother's Day gift basket. If you can't make it that evening, be sure to stop by sometime over the next couple of months. The show will still be there (the featured images may even change somewhat during the run of the show) and you can enjoy all that Old Town Tustin has to offer.

Hope to see you there!