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JK Stacy Designs


Although not formally trained in “art”, John has have always enjoyed drawing and sketching. His formal training in drafting and the mechanical sciences have given John a basis for geometric, or abstract creations, and an eye for precision.

Johns' interest in photography started while in college and has progressed / digressed ever since. His formats have been everything from an Instamatic© to a 4”x5” view camera, and now Digital. Having taught adult education photography classes, John concentrated on the “mechanics” of good photography; f-stops, shutter speeds, composition, etc. Then came the portraits and weddings; requisites for many up and coming photographers. The rest is all downhill!!

"Finding my own style has been, and is continuing to be, a constant process of adjustments and integration of my talent, experience and training. It’s a great ride that I don’t really expect to end soon!!"

"As a photographer, I don’t consider myself an “artist”, at least not in the Michelangelo sense of the word. Rather, I consider myself a 'recorder' of things I see and experience; some based on reality, some based on imagination. So, at times, my 'record' doesn’t necessarily reflect 'reality', but rather what I 'see' in my mind’s eye."

When digital came along, John realized that the fun was back in photography. John's travels around the US have led to an exciting collection of galleries.

"You know, far-off lands and exotic travels make for some really great photos!! But I've found that wandering around these 50 states of ours produces the same exotic, exciting images that we get world-wide, and they're all proudly 'Made in the USA'.

We hope you like 'em, tell us what you think...."

jks

Galleries

Plumeria Flowers & Tropicals : Plumerias are the Hawaiian "Lei" flowers that tourists get when arriving on the islands.  These beautiful flowers have over 14 different scents and innumerable variations in coloring and petals.  They love hot weather and must be protected from freezing...and how better to protect than in these gorgeous photos!!!  Additionally, we have a smattering of other tropical flowers, plants and trees for your perusal...enjoy!!!  :D

Plumeria Flowers & Tropicals

Plumerias are the Hawaiian "Lei" flowers that tourists get when arrivi ...

Updated: Sep 28, 2008 9:31pm PST

Fine Art Gourds : Gourds have been around for thousands of years and are sometimes called, "Natures Porcelain".  Remember the dipper gourd at Grampa's well??  They've changed a bit!!!  Gourds have become a 3-D medium on which artists can express themselves in a way no flat art can.  These are but a few of the fabulous gourds I have photographed from artists across the country.  They certainly are, "Fine Art".

jks

Fine Art Gourds

Gourds have been around for thousands of years and are sometimes calle ...

Updated: Jul 19, 2008 8:20pm PST

NORTH... to Alaska!!! : "The Final Frontier"...Space???  The oceans???  Perhaps, but right here in America, we still have a "final frontier"...Alaska!!!

NORTH... to Alaska!!!

"The Final Frontier"...Space??? The oceans??? Perhaps, but right her ...

Updated: Oct 22, 2007 2:28pm PST

ALOHA!!!  Hawaiian Adventures!!! : Some of the most remote islands in the world are......right here in America!!!!    You might be closer to Japan than California, but the Hawaiian islands are as American as they are Hawaiian!!!

ALOHA HAWAII!!!!!!

ALOHA!!! Hawaiian Adventures!!!

Some of the most remote islands in the world are......right here in Am ...

Updated: Oct 22, 2007 2:13pm PST

The Great Southwest

Updated: Nov 05, 2007 6:54pm PST

Ghost Towns

Updated: Oct 16, 2007 8:20pm PST

Small Town U.S.A. : The USA's heart lies in her small towns.  Across the country, ordinary folks farm, and sell, and sew, and teach, and protect us from harm.  All the while bringing life to their communities through activities and events that are unique to small towns;  4th of July celebrations, Flag Day, Homecoming Parade, Veteran's Day, Memorial day...these celebrations take on very special meanings in these small towns....this IS the small town.

Small Town U.S.A.

The USA's heart lies in her small towns. Across the country, ordinary ...

Updated: Nov 09, 2007 2:33pm PST