I’m a student of life; I see beauty in nature, people and the world around me, small details and complete view. Without the ability to actualize an idea or concept, art would not exist. My work is a constant search for the best way to interpret the ideas that I have about myself and the world I live in. I do not limit myself to one medium, style, or concept.
Inspiration and ideas change. My knowledge changes and grows. Each piece I create is simultaneously an extension from the past, where I’ve come from and what I’ve learned, as well as a preview of the future, where I’m going.
I do not classify myself as just a photographer, as some might think from looking at my work. I am a sculptor, a painter, a photographer, an artist.
If a viewer stops for just a moment to view and reflect on a photograph, a photo collage or a painting I have created, then I have succeeded in my work.
5 replies to Candlelight and sunflower
Is the flower actually turning towards the candlelight, Ritva ? – or just placed like that ? It’s beautiful, whichever.
I lite the candle and later when walking by thought – a photo opportunity 🙂 So I don’t know, but must have been that way to start with, but not with intention on my part.
I believe you. Thousands wouldn’t. [grin]
NONONO – I’m only teasing you.
it could have been easily set up, yeah.I am so happy you believe me .:-D But this, I was too tired.,working full time, painting lesson on Tuesday, two day business trip and sculpture lessons(6 hours( on Fri and Sat is a lot for me….PS thousands do not see my photo 🙂
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 
Is the flower actually turning towards the candlelight, Ritva ? – or just placed like that ? It’s beautiful, whichever.
I lite the candle and later when walking by thought – a photo opportunity 🙂 So I don’t know, but must have been that way to start with, but not with intention on my part.
I believe you. Thousands wouldn’t. [grin]
NONONO – I’m only teasing you.
it could have been easily set up, yeah.I am so happy you believe me .:-D But this, I was too tired.,working full time, painting lesson on Tuesday, two day business trip and sculpture lessons(6 hours( on Fri and Sat is a lot for me….PS thousands do not see my photo 🙂
They are missing out.