Mick Burkey

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I am inspired by the works of great painters and sculptors to find my own voice and explore my own artistic expression.

The foundation for compelling art is all around us. Because of my long standing love of photography and my career in video and film production I see much of the world as images. With photography I am able to catch those images. And using the digital darkroom I can further transform a bit of the natural and man-made world into my personal vision.

I believe that every millimeter of every image is an integral part of the whole. The elements within the image frame are what interest me; composition, color, light, tone and texture. The camera and digital darkroom are tools I use to unite those elements to create a cohesive, balanced whole.

For me the creation of art is a journey of discovery. I do not always know where I will end up when I first click the shutter. But I believe there is something to be found. That is what gets my creative juices flowing and invites me to experiment. So it is with a great feeling of adventure that I pick up my camera and begin the journey.
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BIO:
Mick Burkey is a photographer, digital artist and video professional with more than 25 years experience in the visual arts. His photographic work transcends the traditional to embody his personal vision and emotional response to the time, place and subject of the initial scene. Often using advanced digital darkroom techniques, he creates engaging, stylized images.

Born in Nebraska and raised in Southern California, Mick graduated from San Francisco State University with degrees in Creative Writing and History. After graduation he spent a year traveling throughout Europe, where his interest in the visual arts really blossomed. Though primarily self-taught, Mick received advanced training at the Nikon School of Photography, Film Arts Foundation and Bay Area Video Coalition. He also worked with many gifted photographers and film makers to further develop his skills and artistic eye.

Mick’s photography and video work has earned numerous awards. He is a contributing photographer to CivilWarAlbum.com and a member of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals. Mick's photographs and digital art are in private collections throughout the United States and England. He currently lives in San Francisco, California, with his wife, Michele, and an array of stuffed toy animals.
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All the photography and digital art in this gallery is for sale as museum quality prints, greeting cards and unique prints on canvas.

You can also see more of my work at Mick Burkey Photography, where my photography and digital art is also available as museum quality prints and prints on canvas.

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