Jesse Widener - Klamath Falls, Oregon

Art and Structure is a singular expression of faith and philosophy realized through the traditional arts, as well as those efforts less recognized for their artistic merit, including the determined conduct of life and being: the art of philosophy itself.

Among the work displayed here, a number of photographs are available for purchase and can be viewed as part of a rotating collection at:

Gallerie Karon
500 A Street
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-9008

I am particularly interested in bringing my design work into the budget of the common homeowner. If you are intrigued by my work, let me see what I can do for you. For questions regarding design services or works available for purchase, please feel free to contact me.

Knowledge/Experience

Building Design:

Nearly 10 years experience on 150+ projects in Oregon and California

New residential and commercial construction

• Standard stick-frame, steel stud and rigid steel construction
• Retail/office space, restaurant/food service, clean rooms, single family residences, apartment buildings, etc.

Commercial and residential remodel

• Tenant improvements, alterations, additions and remodels ranging from typical office/retail space to a golf course driving range
• Upgrades and compliance for fire/life safety and energy performance
• Full residential remodels and additions including decks, gazebos, etc.

Commercial and residential as-builts up to 30,000+ square feet

Current Tools

• BoA
• OpenOffice

Photography:

• Represented by Gallerie Karon in Ashland, Oregon; one of the top arts towns in the country
• Photographs privately owned in Oregon, California, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Virginia, Washington and New York
• Published in Ashland Magazine, a regional publication spanning Northern California to Central Oregon for retail sale and available in hotels, information centers, offices and chambers of commerce

Also available for portraits, weddings and events

Current Tools

• Nikon D600 Digital SLR
• Nikkor 20mm f/3.5 lens
• Voigtlander 40mm f/2.0 lens
• Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8 lens
• Nikon SB-600 Speedlite
• various filters, diopters, etc
• Apple Aperture
• Adobe Photoshop Elements

Software Development:

• Programming experience spanning 20+ years
• Commercial software and web design

Languages/Technologies

• HTML
• CSS
• PHP
• JavaScript
• BASIC
• C++
• Objective C
• iOS SDK

Current Tools

• Apple Xcode
• Tumult HyperEdit
• Panic Transmit
• Adobe Photoshop Elements

Music Composition:

• Study and practice of drums/percussion and piano
• Theory of melody, harmony, counterpoint, rhythm, development, orchestration and performance in the concert hall, jazz and pop traditions
• Currently composing a sonata for piano and in the rudimentary stages of a symphony

Current Tools

• Fatar StudioLogic SL-990 weighted keyboard controller
• Apple Logic Express
• SampleTekk Steiny D
• EastWest Quantum Leap Symphony Orchestra

Additional Knowledge/Experience:

Additional knowledge, experience, study and practice includes

• Classic and modern philosophy
• History and aesthetic theory of the traditional arts and general application
• Graphic arts and drawing
• Poetry/prose