Posted by James Geddes on Wednesday, April 15, 2009,
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Okay, I promised that I would let this cat out of the bag as soon as I could. I just received the signed copy of the sketch composite I created for Blake Griffin! I didn't take the photos, those were provided by Blake's trainer, D. Rich and the sketch was commissioned by Darby for Blake.
This project was awesome! I had watched Blake play during the NCAA March Madness tourney and felt he was one the toughest players I had seen in a very long time. I was thrilled to be able to create this for...
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In 2004-2005 school year I was asked to take the senior football player's portrait for Tahoma High School. I had been working with many of the parents from the Maple Valley and Covington area at the time and photographing sporting events. Thanks to Sherry Racy and Janice Bundy, Take Your Best Shot was becoming pretty well know in the area after I had created a sketch of their Pony Baseball all star players. Janice organized the senior portrait and sent my "athletic crew" out to pull off the j... 
I have so many things to be thankful for... I live in a beautiful place along the water of a beautiful little lake in the gorgeous state of Washington. The wildlife here is incredible, the summer evenings on the lake are postcard perfect. I enjoy my art, whether it is photography, painting or sketching. It's wonderful to have such a diverse selection of activities in my daily life.
I also enjoy the company of my soul mate and wife of 40 years, Nancy.... who is definitely the "better" half!
Pastels and painting have become a rich part of my life now. I love to paint and this gives me the opportunity for trips into the wonderful mountains, tide areas and farmlands that surround our home.