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.
3 replies to Autumn picks
I love apples (and cherries) and I miss the great variety of apples I could find in the Midwest. Of course the Southwest has other things to offer, but I do miss the apples.
janet
Changing seasons is great as is the various different fruits an flowers. There is always something good and something not so good in different places. I love the warm temperatures but as I get older I have come to appreciate the cooler weather too 🙂
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 
I love apples (and cherries) and I miss the great variety of apples I could find in the Midwest. Of course the Southwest has other things to offer, but I do miss the apples.
janet
Changing seasons is great as is the various different fruits an flowers. There is always something good and something not so good in different places. I love the warm temperatures but as I get older I have come to appreciate the cooler weather too 🙂
Very nice!