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.
4 replies to April 16
Love the color and effect!
janet
Thanks Janet, the results were so different between me taking the photos inside and when I took the ice block outside to my patio to photograph it. I liked the mood in this shot.
Stunningly beautiful and wonderfully asbstract, Ritva!
Thanks Pete, i had fun taking these photos. More to follow.
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 
Love the color and effect!
janet
Thanks Janet, the results were so different between me taking the photos inside and when I took the ice block outside to my patio to photograph it. I liked the mood in this shot.
Stunningly beautiful and wonderfully asbstract, Ritva!
Thanks Pete, i had fun taking these photos. More to follow.