About The Artist.... Simone Hester

Simone Hester was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised on the far south side of the city. She found an interest in art at an early age. At the recommendation of her teachers, she began private art lessons at a small art studio in the suburbs of Chicago. She was tutored, mentored and exposed to a variety of art mediums from calligraphy, etching, Chinese watercolors, acryllics, and oil painting. There she developed a love for drawing and painting. She broadened her art education by taking a variety of elective art classes in high school and college. Upon college graduation, her first professional position allowed her to work in graphic designs and further her knowledge of computers. Once given a digital camera, she combined her love of computers, painting, and photographs to develop her very own technique in creative digital photography. The computer has become her paintbrush and allows her to stretch the natural boundaries that a typical photograph is held to. She recently left the traditional workforce to work on her art full time and contribute to her website (http://www.simonehester.com/) and write her blog on photography, art, and everything else she finds creative.

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Puerto Rico: Part One

This past October I had a wonderful opportunity to visit the historic city of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Any opportunity to visit a new location is a prime opportunity to snap a few shots. My favorite subject matter to shoot is by far architecture. One of the great things about San Juan is the wonderful mix of old and new within the city. The hotel we stayed at and called our home for five days was modern and sophisticated. Just ten minutes away was the historic Old San Juan with it's beautiful cobblestone streets and pathways, the inviting town square and the quaintness of the cages, restaurants and shops. I will touch on my love of Puerto Rico from time to time, hence giving this blog a part one status. Below is a shot of the town square and one of my new pieces.


"Around The Corner" (c) 2011

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