{"id":9892,"date":"2012-01-31T07:00:43","date_gmt":"2012-01-31T07:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zatista.com\/blog\/?p=9892"},"modified":"2016-07-19T21:45:15","modified_gmt":"2016-07-19T21:45:15","slug":"zatista-artist-spotlight-doug-hockman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zatista.ie\/blog\/2012\/01\/zatista-artist-spotlight-doug-hockman\/","title":{"rendered":"Artist Glimpse – Doug Hockman"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Winter Winds by Doug Hockman on zatista.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Photographer Doug Hockman<\/a> lives in Middletown, Connecticut, which is midway between Boston and New York. He is a regular participant in the art market circuit in the Northeast and has been a Zatista artist since 2010.\u00a0To the casual observer, his work is highly influenced by the beauty of the natural surroundings of the Northeast.<\/p>\n

I had the opportunity to ask him about his process and his view of the art market:<\/p>\n

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Off Season by Doug Hockman on zatista.com<\/p><\/div>\n

How long have you been a photographer, and what got you started? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Photography has been a hobby for years. I have been selling my work for the past 4-5 years, but this past season was my first selling full time.<\/p>\n

What is your favorite piece of equipment?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I love my\u00a0Canon 7D<\/a>, but I feel you can make great photos with any equipment.<\/p>\n

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Look Up by Doug Hockman on zatista.com<\/p><\/div>\n

What are your ideal working conditions?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Taking photos on stormy days is my biggest inspiration. I love weather and am more likely to be out with the camera in the rain and snow than on any other day.<\/p>\n

Do you have any advice for someone just getting started with photography?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Regarding shows and art fairs, be ready to go everywhere and be willing to sit through slow market days with no sales. That way you will learn what works best.<\/p>\n

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Spring Forest by Doug Hockman on zatista.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Are you interested in working in other mediums?<\/strong><\/p>\n

My main interest is photography but learning new camera techniques and capturing things in unique ways appeal to me as well.<\/p>\n

Where do you see your work going?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I am looking to expand to shows in more parts of the country, as well as expanding to new gallery work.<\/p>\n

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Breaking Waves by Doug Hockman on zatista.com<\/p><\/div>\n

How\u2019s business?<\/strong><\/p>\n

2011 was a great year for me. I met many people at shows that have made it possible to move forward with new ventures. I am looking forward to an even better 2012.<\/p>\n

Do you have any advice about buying and collecting photography?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I buy whatever appeals to me. Personally, I’m interested in modern and abstract pieces. But\u00a0everyone has different likes and tastes.\u00a0I like buying pieces from fellow photographers, and I enjoy seeking out photography of all kinds at shows and online. \u00a0The choices are limitless so you’ve just got to buy what you like.<\/p>\n

Brian Sylvester is a guest blogger on WallSpin, and an artist on Zatista<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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