Behind the Camera

Photo shoots are combination of chemistry, light, attitude and synergy. Start with a good idea, add models, costumes, props and a prayer that the perfect moment develops along with the shutter clicking. It is amazing how a nano second can … Continue reading

Noir

Noir Noir represents a deep, dark, earthy sensuality and the spirit of our animal nature. This image was created for Roxana Illuminated Perfume and her Figure 1: Noir botanical perfume. It is available as an archival print here. The beautiful Jessica … Continue reading

From The Archives 4

Joan Jett, 1981, graphite, acrylic, oil on illustration board More early work in the form of portraits. While at Art Center I was experimenting with acrylics and oils and the lethal Krylon Crystal Clear layering technique where wet oils could be … Continue reading

Escape From Planet Earth

* I worked on this CG animated film at Rainmaker Studios in Vancouver, Canada a while ago. It is a story about a group of wacky aliens who are incarcerated in Area 51, and attempt to escape it. Production Designer … Continue reading

Love Essence

Roxana and I created a 94 page Lookbook called Love Essence. Click on the image to view. It celebrates a trilogy of love. May your heart open.

From The Archives 3 – Polaroid Passion

Victoria Allen (late 1980’s) I used the Polaroid camera for much of my art reference until the digital camera made it obsolete. In fact I used it for most of my photography, period. It was fun, maddening and expensive. Listening … Continue reading

Unique As A Grain Of Sand

Every grain of sand is a jewel waiting to be discovered. That’s what Dr. Gary Greenberg found when he first turned his microscope on beach sand. Gemlike minerals, colorful coral fragments, and delicate microscopic shells reveal that sand comprises much … Continue reading
February 08, 2013 by Spalenka

From the Archives

As I preview my work over the last thirty years for inclusion in my first retrospective book with Titan Publishers I am coming across lots of memories. I will share bits of this process and history with you as I … Continue reading

12 Days of Christmas

When Roxana suggested we create a gift guide based on the 12 Days of Christmas I thought it was a great idea. We conceptualized our artistry to fit with the spirit and rhythm of the song and created designs for … Continue reading

New Fine Art Lockets and More

Bee Quan Yin Fine Art Locket New Spalenka Fine Art Jewelry is rolling out! Lockets are the showcase of this collection. They are real beauties and raising Spalenka Fine Art Jewelry to another level of sophistication. I am still collaborating with … Continue reading