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 Taking a close look
Oh, those are beautiful, Ritva! How cold is it where you are now?
it has been about -18C / -1F for the past week So cold!!, Today it’s only 21F / -6C not so bad . The morning I took these photos was on of the cold day 🙂
I thought it must have been
An example that cold delivers beauty to those who look. Well done, Ritva!
beauty is in the details 🙂 Thanks Frank!
Gorgeous and brings back more good memories of frosty mornings in Illinois.
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 
Oh, those are beautiful, Ritva! How cold is it where you are now?
it has been about -18C / -1F for the past week So cold!!, Today it’s only 21F / -6C not so bad . The morning I took these photos was on of the cold day 🙂
I thought it must have been
An example that cold delivers beauty to those who look. Well done, Ritva!
beauty is in the details 🙂 Thanks Frank!
Gorgeous and brings back more good memories of frosty mornings in Illinois.
janet