VICTORY

Hurrah!! / Hartford, Ct / August 25, 2016

Recently my runs in the morning have been quite nice. I don't get to shoot like this very often, but I do find myself doing it whenever I get the chance. Most of the time I'm usually photographing small places. I don't really shoot in the city like I used to anymore. Sometime soon I'll be shooting like this again when I get my shit together.

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THESE ARE MORNINGS I DON'T FORGET

Because They're Mornings That I'm Actually Awake / East Hartford, Ct / August 14, 2016

Probably what I love the most about these times is when the sun and rain compliment each other. When the color of the sun reflects the remains of the rain and everything just suddenly glows. It's magical and it's something I love so much. And I continue to long and miss these mornings everyday. I want to have them forever.

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IT'S STILL THERE THANKFULLY

My Feet Again / Hamden, Ct / August 14, 2016

You know that I have a lot of images of just my feet? I don't know why I even bother photographing this kind of stuff, but I guess it's a nostalgia kind of thing. When i started photography I was so interested in photographing my feet. I don't know what the meaning behind it is when doing this, but I guess whatever is on my feet I like to take a picture of it. It's that simple I suppose.

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WHAT I WANT TO DO FOR NEXT YEAR

So far this year has been quite frustrating. So many set backs and so many things that did not follow through. At some points it was hard to even just stay awake and stay focused. I'm not even sure how I managed to get through the last few months to be honest. However, even though these things have been setting me back it still hasn't stopped me to look forward to future endeavors. So...

BUENO POWER!! DISTRO

I've been playing with the idea of releasing stuff out of my own home. And because of this I've been writing out so many ideas as to what kind of content I want to release. Obviously zines would be the thing here, but I also wanted to release other things like records or t-shirts. I want to start out small and see where I can go with how well things leave my home. And since I'm going to be living in a bigger place I'm thinking that this idea may be realistic.

3 POSTS A WEEK

Since I build content here and have been building content over the last seven years I think that next year I want to take it up a notch. There's something about posting rough drafts and just seeing it in fruition that makes me think about new things all the time. The approach of everything I do can help me understand how I can go about certain projects and see where I can go. I don't know how many times ideas just seem to fall, but because of this it helps me to define and secure my confidence on the things I'm working on.

LOGO CHANGE

I think that this blog will change again. And like always I feel like this place doesn't really have a definite thing. It's always changing. I guess that's what it suppose to be. In previous years I used to use the BUENO POWER!! name as a stamp for gallery showings, zines and other shit. And thinking about it now this might be the time to do it. Of course I try my best to keep this a personal blog and show my feelings and all that garbage, but that's what I do as a blogger. I post whatever I can when I can.



I know it's kinda early to be planning for things like this, but I think this will be the best thing for me and this blog. More ideas, I think, will see more light than what had occurred this year.

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TTNG - HENRY TREMAIN

Mathrock - a - lot / Hamden, Ct / August 10, 2016

Henry's voice was so recognizable when he first came into the band a couple of years ago. He was the lead singer of this band Pennines who were also among the obscure math pop bands of the time. They used to play shows with Fago.Sepia and man... soo good!! Very much a big fan of his voice and have loved what he's done for TTNG.

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TTNG - TIM COLLIS

Mathrock - a - lot / Hamden, Ct / August 10, 2016

Tim Collis has been a big inspiration amongst many guitarists out there. Percussive and melodic through arpeggio like lines are really what drive the band. Of course the vocal delivery is equally amazing, but man them lines are just pretty cool Check out the newest album "Disappointment Island".

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7 YEARS AGO

About seven years ago I started this blog as a place to draft out of my ideas. I've taken so many pictures throughout this time and still trying to find my sweet spot. Though that my style may have been a bit more defined there's so much out there in the world that I haven't photographed. I learnt, however, that the limitations I have should be embraced to the fullest. I don't have the high end gear that most people have and I don't have a team of individuals helping me photograph. I don't work for a paper, nor work commercially. This is simply just art without any attachments.

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GIRAFFES? GIRAFFES!

Mathrock - a - lot / Hamden, Ct / August 10, 2016

What's weird is that I played with this band almost 7 years ago. They were in my living room jamming out an album that probably became very iconic for many Mathrock musicians. You know what else is funny? They remembered me. hahahahahaha. They were reminded about the show we did together in that living room. This meant a lot to me and it moved me. Till this day I will never forget one night we celebrated music we loved. Thank you guys. I miss you lots.

Last night I got to see a band I shared a living room stage with almost 7 years ago at the metal mansion in Fresno, CA. It's unbelievable to know they still remember me being in Elmo Marconi and to know they are still pursuing their passion as musicians helps me remember that I too should do the same. This friendship has just begun. | #mathrockdaddies | @giraffesgiraffesband

A photo posted by Art Bueno (@buenopower) on Aug 11, 2016 at 10:43am PDT

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LET'S START THE SHOW

Mathrock - a - lot / Hamden, Ct / August, 10, 2016

Lately I've been trying to attempt at going to more shows this year. The roster of bands coming to Connecticut has been quite good and it's been convenient for me to go to these shows in such close places. I'm a 31 year old who still goes to punk shows. I'm not normal at all am I?

But it gives me opportunity to photograph these bands that I never get a chance to photograph. Most of these bands have helped inspire me to be a better player. And even today these kids that I seem to be around in these shows all have the same relationship I have with the music. Pretty damn amazing if you ask me. This is probably why I still stick to my youth. I love it.

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WELCOME BACK

I Warmed the Seat for You / East Hartford, Ct / June 10, 2016

For the next few weeks I think I'll be showing more recent pictures I've been taking. I've gotten a lot more comfortable shooting digital and using Lightroom these last few months. I've been working to make sure that processing digital images would only look "digital" and not synthesize the images by making them look like film. What I've been shooting lately has been more still life work and landscape based stuff. It's what I've been interested in I suppose.

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I BET YOU WON'T GET ANYTHING

Give the Nun a Chance Man!! / Fall River, Ma / May 28, 2016
I'm not a very toursisty kind of person, but when I got the chance to see some warships I was kind of intrigued by the whole thing. It was something that sort of reminded me of my father. He stayed in the ships for months and months. It's crazy how long he used to in those damn boats. I'm betting that it was a relief to see land at one point considering being around a bunch of dudes in one boat all day and night. crazy stuff.

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