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.
10 replies to The orange touch
We visited Finland in May/June, I never saw a sky as colorful as in your country.
is that so, that is so nice to hear. You visited in the most lush time in Finland, all the new green in the trees nature in bloom.
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 
We visited Finland in May/June, I never saw a sky as colorful as in your country.
is that so, that is so nice to hear. You visited in the most lush time in Finland, all the new green in the trees nature in bloom.
These are lovely, Ritva!
Thanks Sue!
You’ve captured the color beautifully!
Thanks, slightly muted oranges. thanks 🙂
Oh these are beautiful photos 😀
Thank Cee, it was so nice to see colorful skies
Beautiful!
Thanks 🙂