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.
6 replies to Learning is fun
So precious Ritva!
He is so cute, but is getting to the terrible three’s 🙂
Oh, the Places You’ll Dr. Seuss meidän perheen lempikirjoja! Kiva sarja.
Kiitos, pikkupojat ovat viime aikoina useasti poikenneet meille.
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 
So precious Ritva!
He is so cute, but is getting to the terrible three’s 🙂
Oh, the Places You’ll Dr. Seuss meidän perheen lempikirjoja! Kiva sarja.
Kiitos, pikkupojat ovat viime aikoina useasti poikenneet meille.
Simply wonderful portraits; wonderful lighting too. 🙂
Thanks Adrian, the light was that got me to get the camera as my grandson started reading the Atlas.