Sight Unseen

Changing the Water Signs...

2012-01-06T15:36:00.000-05:00

As it turns out, the original deep blue color of the water signs (see Astrological Sign post below) was too dark and didn't look consistent with the other signs once placed in this week's subscriber edition of PlanetWaves... So, here are the new ones...

PlanetWaves.net Annual Edition Banners

2012-01-04T23:49:00.000-05:00

These banners were also created with the astrological signs posted below. While they did not make the final cut, they definitely helped me learn a few new techniques.

Astrological Signs

2012-01-04T23:45:00.000-05:00

The following project was done for PlanetWaves.net, an astrology website that puts out an annual edition that is stellar and beyond well written.

Arts and Souls.

2011-12-03T22:51:00.001-05:00

This is a recent branding project I worked on for a friend of mine, and proprietor of Arts and Souls, a creatively focused life coaching business... The business card, both sides of which can be seen below, employs an element that my sister Rachel Tonner introduced to me: leaving writing space or lines so the card has two purposes.

Curly Demure.

2011-11-11T00:50:00.002-05:00

This is a recent logo I created for my friend's blog...Curly Demure.

Copyright 2011 Neisha Hirsch

Headshots for Melissa

2011-09-12T16:42:00.003-04:00

There is definitely something wonderful about taking portraits. Maybe it's the instant gratification of digital photography (or maybe it's the feeling of observing how people respond to the act of looking at themselves) but, it always seems to be an awakening of some sort; showing the other person what they look like through my eyes.

I'm now available for family portraits, headshots, promotional photography (for print materials and web). If interested, please contact me via neishahirsch@gmail.com.

Copyright 2011 Neisha Hirsch

The High Priestess

2011-09-11T18:30:00.001-04:00

And a drum roll please............. tada! The High Priestess had me stumped for a little while. My original design seemed a little harsh while also not fitting into the visual theme of the other two cards which were created for the same project. So, I re-worked my idea and came up with this...

Three Of Swords.

2011-08-30T02:15:00.000-04:00

I know, I know... I should have posted the third card, referenced in the post below. It will be along shortly, but for now, I'm bringing you my concept for the three of swords. Often, I paint my digital art or photography concepts before cementing them into another medium. The following painting is, therefore, a concept to be created into a digital art piece that will, in theory, be placed in the pile of images I'll be using for the tarot deck mentioned in my last post.

Looking To The Light Within.

2011-08-22T01:41:00.001-04:00

Here are two of three sample tarot cards I created for one of my final projects... I am currently re-working the third card and will have that up as soon as it is finished.

Although I am very familiar with tarot symbolism, I've been working on the concept for my own deck for over a year now (with the help of a couple of friends) because I am beginning to find myself wanting for a deck that honors the traditional symbolism but still manages to mix it up a bit. The result of this experiment are the two (soon to be three) cards below...

The Hermit : Listening/Honoring/Following the light within...

The Star: Hope, Success in the future...

School Project

2011-07-21T15:19:00.007-04:00

Here is a recent project I completed for a school assignment...

I thought it was a bit... well... nifty.

Resolving To See Something Else...

2011-07-14T00:15:00.001-04:00

The Transition.

2011-07-13T00:37:00.002-04:00

When The Anger Starts.

2011-07-11T23:10:00.000-04:00

What It Feels Like...

2011-07-10T22:46:00.000-04:00

And The Series Goes On...

2011-07-09T20:32:00.002-04:00

The Shared, Confused Identity

2011-07-09T00:50:00.001-04:00

Here are the first few shots from a new series. I don't want to explain the content yet, but would rather hear your comments first. So, please, if you'd like, post a comment below. I'll be posting more shots from this series shortly.

A very big thank you to my wonderful, gorgeous models... much appreciation!

It's A Girl - Eat Some Cake

2011-04-16T22:43:00.000-04:00

Strength and Forward Movement

2011-04-16T22:39:00.001-04:00

The Latest...

2011-03-15T00:24:00.000-04:00

Hello Everyone,

In light of what is happening in Japan, I would like to send all of my thoughts to all of those who have been touched by this disaster. Please, if you can, make a donation to the Red Cross; every donation, no matter how small, is needed and important. This has quickly become a global issue, concerning the state of nuclear energy and the Fukushima Daiichi power plant, and awareness is key! For those who are interested in more information, Planet Waves is a great resource.

On a very different note, and not nearly as important as the situation in Japan, I've begun another blog for a current Information Design course I am currently taking. As the project progresses with each assignment, I am finding some wonderful resources and websites that have been really wonderful to read and browse. Please take a look at The Architect of Information.

Thank you for participating in this experience with me. I'm overcome with gratitude for not only my life, but also the chance to communicate within such an enormous forum; as the internet provides expansion and connection despite extreme distance. We are a global society and it is time for us to take care of our world as well as ourselves.

With all my best, love, and respect,
Neisha

The Wedding Shower

2011-03-02T00:09:00.000-05:00

Of The Logo...

2011-02-24T20:26:00.000-05:00

This is the first in a series of logos I'm working on for one of this semester's courses. I used an imaginary company, that would (in concept) focus on creating elegant invitations with an emphasis on urban aesthetics.

Copyright 2011 Neisha Hirsch

Tree Glow

2011-02-02T21:31:00.001-05:00

Thanks to the ice storm we now have trees that are lit from within... beautiful.

Copyright 2011 Neisha Hirsch

Tilted Tower

2011-01-31T02:09:00.000-05:00

Looking Out

2011-01-24T22:08:00.001-05:00

I Felt You...

2011-01-18T19:43:00.001-05:00

Neon sign above the original entrance of the Liverpool Cathedral.

Copyright 2011 Neisha Hirsch

The Seventh Vortex

2010-12-19T01:18:00.000-05:00

And so, here is the last of the vortex paintings. I've got a few new ideas brewing and will post new work soon.

The Sixth Vortex

2010-12-19T01:11:00.001-05:00

The Fifth Vortex

2010-12-13T14:42:00.000-05:00

The Fourth Vortex

2010-12-06T22:28:00.000-05:00

The Third Vortex

2010-12-06T22:26:00.000-05:00

The Second Vortex

2010-12-06T22:24:00.002-05:00

Abstracts and Vortices - The Show

2010-12-06T22:22:00.000-05:00

On November 28th, I held another reception at The Tuscan Cafe, 5 South St. in Warwick, NY, for my newest photography series (most of which has been previously seen here) and a series of paintings. This series of paintings, the vortexes, will be uploaded to this site soon (as I am still working on the 7th vortex painting).

A big thank you to everyone who came to the reception! It will be up, at The Tuscan Cafe, through Christmas. So, if you are interested and in the area, stop by the cafe and take a look.

The First Vortex

2010-11-09T23:42:00.002-05:00

This is the first in a series of acrylic on canvas paintings that I am working on. I'm intending to put up the short series in a show of mine that will be going up at the end of November. Stay Tuned...

Copyright 2010 Neisha Hirsch

Samhain Star

2010-10-30T01:50:00.000-04:00

Happy Samhain Weekend!!!!!

Copyright 2010 Neisha Hirsch

Storm Cloud

2010-09-09T22:27:00.000-04:00

The Blossom

2010-09-06T21:36:00.002-04:00

Star Gazing

2010-09-06T21:32:00.000-04:00

Moonlight On The Rocks

2010-09-06T21:31:00.002-04:00

On The Moon

2010-09-06T00:11:00.000-04:00

Total Eclipse

2010-09-06T00:10:00.000-04:00

On The Roof

2010-08-27T01:47:00.000-04:00

I was lucky enough to look at this every afternoon for an entire week; from a roof top deck in Chelsea.

Copyright 2010 Neisha Hirsch

Tree Huggers

2010-08-07T01:48:00.000-04:00

The Snow Road

2010-06-30T23:38:00.002-04:00

Rising Sun

2010-06-30T23:37:00.000-04:00

Night Waves

2010-06-30T23:36:00.001-04:00

The Growth of Concrete

2010-06-29T14:40:00.002-04:00

Abstraction 2

2010-06-14T23:01:00.000-04:00

Abstraction

2010-06-14T22:47:00.000-04:00

For art class this semester, I was assigned an abstraction; to be taken from a photo. I chose "Geometric Water" for obvious reasons.

Copyright 2010 Neisha Hirsch

Colin, Julia and Mia (session #2)

2010-05-08T00:46:00.000-04:00

I've had the great pleasure of shooting portraits for a friend of mine today. This is why I take photographs.

Copyright 2010 Neisha Hirsch

John and JR

2010-05-01T00:36:00.001-04:00

To the two men who volunteered, without fear, for the project below... Thank you so much!

John...

JR...

Sienna and Carlos

2010-04-16T01:08:00.002-04:00

Nature View at a Condo

2010-04-08T18:12:00.000-04:00

Disturbing and Funny

2010-04-08T18:10:00.000-04:00

If someone gave you the Clap for the holidays, what would you say? Well... I was gifted with these, let's say intriguing and possibly gross (but hysterically funny), little stuffed "Giant Microbes" this past Easter. As far as teaching tools go, these stuffed disease replicas definitely cause uncomfortable, and sometimes riotous, laughter...

Copyright 2010 Neisha Hirsch

Fun With Portraiture

2010-04-08T18:06:00.000-04:00

Rebecca and Jesse

2010-03-31T23:57:00.000-04:00

Rex - Florence, Italy

2010-03-09T20:18:00.003-05:00

By far, this was the most interesting bar I saw in Florence...

Copyright 2010 Neisha Hirsch

Dante and Sante Croce - Florence, Italy

2010-03-09T20:11:00.000-05:00

Walking in Florence

2010-03-09T20:06:00.002-05:00

Burning Prayers

2010-03-09T19:47:00.000-05:00

These photos are two different treatments of the same scene (also in the Duomo in Florence). Instead of the familiar stepped platform where the prayer candles are usually held, in American churches that I've visited, in the Duomo the candles are held on these tree displays. They were beautiful against this backdrop of antiquity.

Copyright 2010 Neisha Hirsch

Sanctification

2010-03-09T19:40:00.002-05:00

During my recent trip to Firenze, Italia, I visited a couple of the local churches... these photos were all taken at the Duomo.

Copyright 2010 Neisha Hirsch

Covered In Snow

2010-02-26T17:26:00.002-05:00

There is so much snow here. This is the view from the back roof of my apartment... No, I don't have woods behind my residence, I have a parking lot, a road and a hardware store. I can't see any of them today which is turning out to be a nice change.

Buddha

2010-02-23T21:08:00.004-05:00

I'm currently taking a class called The Photographic Vision. These photos were taken to express how lighting, placement of objects, or the angle of a shot can alter the "reading" of the photograph. It seems that the statues' emotional expression changes.

Personally, I am just ridiculously enthralled with this Buddha statue; both because we share the name Maitreya and for the fact that it is actually an eyeglass holder. I know, it sounds amusing doesn't it? There is a space at the top of his little head where you can store a pair of glasses. It's a strange oddity.

Copyright 2010 Neisha Hirsch

Miniature Cape Cod

2010-02-07T11:38:00.002-05:00

My mind is elsewhere. Off on the Cape...

Copyright 2010 Neisha Hirsch

Door With No Purpose?

2010-01-30T23:53:00.001-05:00

I saw this door for the first time a few nights ago; after a long discussion about the possibility of there being no answers. Or maybe, that looking for answers can be a long distracting road away from actual experience.

Anyway, I live across the street from this door, whose home is a plot of low-lying grass and weeds. It has no wall, no fence, just an odd free standing door to nowhere in particular. It's my favorite door.

Comments And Other Thoughts

2010-01-22T23:55:00.000-05:00

I've enabled the comment function on the blog! Comments are more than welcome.

Also, I am starting a new project, which involves the use of tiny Buddha statues interacting with interesting locations. If anyone has a particularly interesting idea or location, I am more than open to ideas and the possibility of working with others on this. It's just a new idea that I think would be fun to explore :)

I would also like to express my hopes for the recovery and safety of all the people in Haiti; who have all been impacted by the earthquake. The devastation is unfathomable and it has definitely reminded me that, no matter what may be happening on our end of the world, my life, family and surroundings are full of love and peace. I dearly wish the same for everyone who has suffered as a result of this tragedy.

Thank you to all who visit this little blog of mine. I appreciate all of you.

Much love,
Neisha

Unseen at The Tuscan - Shots

2010-01-14T22:06:00.005-05:00

Following are the photos from the show at the Tuscan Cafe, Warwick, NY. Prints are available, please email if interested. Thanks to all who came out, it was a wonderful evening!

Copyright 2009 Neisha Hirsch

Snow In The Hudson Valley

2009-12-20T01:24:00.002-05:00

Tuscan Show

2009-12-20T01:22:00.003-05:00

Thank you to all who came out for my show at the Tuscan Cafe, Warwick, NY, last week! It was a great time and I am extremely grateful for all of the support.

Copyright 2009 Neisha Hirsch

Moon

2009-12-07T01:12:00.001-05:00

Unseen at The Tuscan

2009-12-06T12:55:00.004-05:00

This Friday, December 11th, I will be showing a series of photographs at The Tuscan Cafe, 5 South Street, in Warwick, NY. The event will be from 8 pm to 10 pm and all are welcome. If you are in the area please come join us...

All photos being shown were taken at The Tuscan as well...

FaceBook Event Page

Photo: Copyright 2009 Neisha Hirsch

Before What?

2009-11-20T02:39:00.003-05:00

Bare Branches

2009-11-20T02:37:00.002-05:00

Shining Stars

2009-11-08T00:59:00.001-05:00

You never know what you will see in a store window at night...

Copyright 2009 Neisha Hirsch

Holiday Art Sale - Two Artsie Chix

2009-11-08T00:56:00.003-05:00

Photographic Collage by Donna Kaminski
Watercolor by Melody Allen

Photos: Copyright 2009 Neisha Hirsch

Holiday Art Sale - Linda Mensch

2009-11-08T00:51:00.003-05:00

Holiday Art Sale - Karuna McLaughlin

2009-11-08T00:48:00.002-05:00

Holiday Art Sale - Beth Kalet

2009-11-08T00:45:00.003-05:00

Leather Works

2009-11-08T00:43:00.002-05:00

The Net

2009-11-08T00:39:00.001-05:00

Guiding Lights

2009-10-21T23:06:00.002-04:00

We each have one, I can't wait for the day we listen...

Copyright 2009 Neisha Hirsch

Farmers Market

2009-10-11T23:17:00.001-04:00

The Tuscan on Sunday

2009-10-11T23:12:00.002-04:00

Always interesting people to be met at the Tuscan Cafe; Warwick, NY.
Copyright 2009 Neisha Hirsch

Kristen

2009-10-08T00:39:00.000-04:00

AppleFest 09

2009-10-08T00:32:00.003-04:00

Meeting Mia, Julia, and Colin

2009-09-28T21:13:00.002-04:00

Jane Austen Remembers Romance

2009-09-28T00:04:00.001-04:00

That's Golden

2009-09-28T00:02:00.002-04:00

Sunrise In The Hudson Valley

2009-09-21T07:40:00.003-04:00

To You

2009-09-21T01:08:00.002-04:00

I miss you.

The one thing we push away can be the one thing we want the most.

Copyright 2009 Neisha Hirsch

View From the Rear View

2009-09-14T21:28:00.001-04:00

15 and Counting

2009-09-14T21:25:00.001-04:00

Well, It Depends on How You See It...

2009-09-09T00:42:00.004-04:00

So many people around me are getting to a restless point where they feel like they are going to break. In my opinion, it's because people are too quick to deny themselves what they know will make them happy in an effort to avoid change. But then again, it's all a matter of perspective; for some, settling isn't just a state of mind, it is a veil of concrete.

Copyright 2009 Neisha Hirsch

The Five Points Light the Way

2009-09-09T00:40:00.000-04:00

I See You

2009-09-09T00:39:00.002-04:00

Make A Wish

2009-09-06T00:01:00.001-04:00

The Runt of The Litter

2009-09-05T23:59:00.000-04:00

She Watches

2009-09-01T00:55:00.002-04:00

Her protective gaze is always right on my back as I sit on my father's couch.

Copyright 2009 Neisha Hirsch

Feeding Time

2009-08-31T23:41:00.000-04:00

Party Standards

2009-08-31T23:33:00.001-04:00

The Guardian

2009-08-31T23:25:00.002-04:00