08/09/2025
Here’s the oversized thick board tag I created for Paul (sharing from his stories).
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I have always loved his work, especially imagining what he saw in those early days for a then “unsigned” band. Creating something on a mixed media platform while still keeping the rail yard as the theme was challenging, yet something I wanted to do for Paul.
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I think about how often photographers are never acknowledged for their work, their vision; and many people never know that the images you see in the magazines was Paul’s. If you weren’t aware, Paul was the first photographer to ever photograph Alice In Chains; thanks in part by Randy Hauser (d. May 9, 2024).
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Without getting sidetracked, the oversized tag consisted of metal embellishments, the original images of Paul’s, edited street signs, a long sought after train caboose image, specific backgrounds and a lot of time & patience.
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Although an oversized tag like Paul’s was one of a kind, I am currently finishing up quite a few brand new oversized tags. Along with the oversized tags, I have a lot of handmade smaller tags that will be available at the tribute too.
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I look forward to seeing everyone there!
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