Allen Bourne Images

Allen Bourne Images Photographic artist offering abstract and representational images of nature and the man-made.

In his “law of the instrument,” Abraham Maslow said, "I suppose it is tempting, if the only tool you have is a hammer, to treat everything as if it were a nail." This law certainly applies to photographers who, with their cameras, shoot a wide range of subjects on the way to finding their artistic voice. While much art on the market today seems aimed at driving social awareness or change on often

narrow topics, my purpose is to provide a visual haven from the hyper-politicized environment that we live in today, a haven that delights through abstract color and form, mystique and surprise regarding the subject. The predominant focus of my work is the abstract in nature, or in objects discarded or off the beaten path that have been etched by the chemistry of our environment.

Looking forward to our upcoming 55th class reunion on Oklahoma, where our fellow classmates, The Dimensions, will be put...
08/23/2026

Looking forward to our upcoming 55th class reunion on Oklahoma, where our fellow classmates, The Dimensions, will be putting on their final show (or so they say!) Hoping to see and catch up with many old friends.

THE 100 DAY COUNTDOWN CONTINUES--20 DAYS AND COUNTING!

No farewell concert by a legendary band would be complete without a commemorative concert poster. And so it is with the Dimensions and our final performance. The band has the good fortune of having a member who is a world class illustrator (besides being an ordained minister, outstanding drummer and is Smokin' Hot according to some fans). Reverend Watts has created a poster masterpiece!

We are down to 20 days before the Dimensions final performance. We look forward to seeing our classmates and Dim-Heads on September 12th at The Alley in Ponca. As always continue to ROCK ON!

"Dune Etude"--Mesquite Dunes at Death Valley Nat'l Park. Image on gilded vellum. This one will need rework to get rid of...
08/09/2026

"Dune Etude"--Mesquite Dunes at Death Valley Nat'l Park. Image on gilded vellum. This one will need rework to get rid of a seam where the gilding sheets overlapped (they're only 6x6 so large images require more than one).

Halloween Pennant Dragonfly, on gilded vellum.
08/09/2026

Halloween Pennant Dragonfly, on gilded vellum.

Female Rufous Hummingbird, on gilded vellum.
08/09/2026

Female Rufous Hummingbird, on gilded vellum.

Golden Cattails, near Brazos Cliffs, NM. On gilded vellum.
08/09/2026

Golden Cattails, near Brazos Cliffs, NM. On gilded vellum.

"Dancing Oak" on gilded vellum.
08/09/2026

"Dancing Oak" on gilded vellum.

Our good friend and outstanding photographic artist, Kevin Black, is launching an online course on how to produce images...
08/09/2026

Our good friend and outstanding photographic artist, Kevin Black, is launching an online course on how to produce images on gilded vellum and asked a few of us to test the course. He's a master at the craft so I obliged. Here are a couple of the first few images, only 6x6 at this point. I really like the luminous effect (much better seen in person) so think I'll do some more with the "gold" and perhaps get some "silver" to try with monochrome images. What do you think?

Paris, 2013. A less common but striking view of "The City of Light" that I took on our honeymoon. Available in sizes 18...
05/17/2026

Paris, 2013. A less common but striking view of "The City of Light" that I took on our honeymoon. Available in sizes 18x12 and 24x16 on cradled birch panels.

05/04/2026

Pretty much a bucket list item, only it happens in the dead of winter and you have to hike a ways in foot deep snow to get to the viewpoint. Still, the moment Horsetail Falls at Yosemite lights up for a few minutes with the setting sun is as unique an experience as you can have.

San Esteban del Rey Mission Church, Acoma Pueblo (Sky City), NM. Sitting atop a mesa nearly 400 ft from the valley floor...
04/28/2026

San Esteban del Rey Mission Church, Acoma Pueblo (Sky City), NM. Sitting atop a mesa nearly 400 ft from the valley floor, it's one of the oldest churches in the US, having been constructed1629-1642. I'll have this newly reworked image on display at Placitas Studio Tour, Studio #25.

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