Author Archives: Joe_Williams

Urban Texture

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Joe_Williams

Playing with a run-of-the-mill snapshot in Affinity Photo.

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I COUNT on Affinity Designer

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Joe_Williams

Here’s a little Halloween doodle that I cooked up in my favorite vector art program Affinity Designer. Being that my son’s school bus pickup time is just before dawn, I thought it appropriate to work on this icon of The … Continue reading →

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The Sun Rises on Washington Avenue

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Joe_Williams

South Philadelphia

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South Philly Scene

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Joe_Williams

Outside of Bok Vocational School at 1901 South 9th Street in South Philadelphia.

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’til the Real Thing Comes Along

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Joe_Williams

This year’s birthday card for the lovely Tina features the fabulous feline Plywood in a photo collage cobbled together in the astounding Affinity Photo. Happy birthday, Tina!

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Unintentional Spin-Art

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Joe_Williams

Remember Spin-Art concessions at carnivals or at the Jersey Shore? It’s the first thing I thought of when I looked into a 55 gallon drum of waste ink at a local printer. Psychedelic, man!

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Sun Sets on South Philly

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Joe_Williams

Summer is drawing to a close, and we’re starting to get these gorgeous sunsets.

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Leaving Parts of Atlantic City in Atlantic City

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Joe_Williams

During a recent visit to Atlantic City, I stepped out upon the balcony of our hotel and was visited by a breathtaking sunset complete with stunning shafts of light piercing the clouds. It begged to be photographed. Sadly I was … Continue reading →

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Grotesques at Jefferson

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Joe_Williams

Looking up in Center City Philadelphia

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