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.
9 replies to CB&W – made of wood
Great set of images, Ritva – especially that old boat and the wooden church walls
Thanks Sue, those boats were amazing, we took a cruise on one of them.
Oh, marvellous
The paper napkins in the window has always been of my all-time favorite of your photos, Ritva. I still love it.
Thanks Lois, happy to hear that you remember it. It warms my heart a photo of mine has had a impact ❤️
I love the paper photo. I would never have thought of that. You have an amazing collection here 😀
Thanks, Cee I live in a country were paper is a big industry so to me it was obvious 🙂
Beautiful pictures, my friend – my favourites are the stairs and the wooden church walls. A 🙂
The church is something different with its round shape. the wood is lovely.
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 
Great set of images, Ritva – especially that old boat and the wooden church walls
Thanks Sue, those boats were amazing, we took a cruise on one of them.
Oh, marvellous
The paper napkins in the window has always been of my all-time favorite of your photos, Ritva. I still love it.
Thanks Lois, happy to hear that you remember it. It warms my heart a photo of mine has had a impact ❤️
I love the paper photo. I would never have thought of that. You have an amazing collection here 😀
Thanks, Cee I live in a country were paper is a big industry so to me it was obvious 🙂
Beautiful pictures, my friend – my favourites are the stairs and the wooden church walls. A 🙂
The church is something different with its round shape. the wood is lovely.