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.
8 replies to Rust
Wonderful, stark image, Ritva! 🙂
Thanks so much Adrian, glad you like it
Rust also has its charm…I think you brought that out in your lovely photograph’s beautiful colors.
Thanks Veronica, the bedsprings of my mattress are a constant joy- it is my artwork hanging outside rusting away…
oooh, I love that!
Thank so much!
Lovely and the same shapes as I liked to photograph in Illinois in the park where the vines were everywhere and looked much like this (only without rust, of course.) 🙂
janet
I agree those are also great places to take similar photos.
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 
Wonderful, stark image, Ritva! 🙂
Thanks so much Adrian, glad you like it
Rust also has its charm…I think you brought that out in your lovely photograph’s beautiful colors.
Thanks Veronica, the bedsprings of my mattress are a constant joy- it is my artwork hanging outside rusting away…
oooh, I love that!
Thank so much!
Lovely and the same shapes as I liked to photograph in Illinois in the park where the vines were everywhere and looked much like this (only without rust, of course.) 🙂
janet
I agree those are also great places to take similar photos.