That’s it, Independence Day here Finland is cold and dark, but candles are traditionally placed in the window, mine are in front of the blue waves
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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.
Sweet little Tinka
My cat Tinka captured in black and white. She is so pretty! “What greater gift than the love of a cat?” – Charles Dickens “There is something about the presence of a cat… that seems to take the bite out of being alone.” – Louis J. Camuti
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Ink Oil Paintings
Originally posted on ART BY RITVA:
As I have tried to stay away from the computer and monitor, due to the light being so bright for my eye at the moment, eye saving mode makes it so yellow that there is no point playing with my photos. My very first attempt at oil ink painting…
Thanks!
First I want to thank you all the followers for their support on my November survival. Kiitos seurasta marraskuun selättäjät! At the end of the month I got an eye infection, so I got well behind in my replies to your encouragement and comments. I hopefully was able to reply to them today. I have…
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How to survive November 2021 Day 30
It is over, done, goodbye November 2021 Thanks for all my November surviving companions and people cheering me on my journey through the November darkness. I do have to admit it was not so bad this year as we have had several sunny days even thought the sun is out for only for short while.…
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How to survive November 2021 Day 29
It feels like winter as the temperatures are -9C ( 16F) frost has made art on the plants that are left. I am continuing with nature shots . Yesterday I was not able to post or be by the computer, so I am posting my last two November posts today. It is over, November once…
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How to survive November 2021 Day 28
It feels like winter as the temperatures are -6C ( 20F) frost has made art on the plants that are left. Two more days then November is over and we can start waiting for the next big event – Christmas will be here sooner than we thought. Our favorite month, November! This year we’ll get…
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How to survive November 2021 Day 27
I have not lit up candles this year as often as I used, I should they do bring beautiful atmosphere and soft light. Luckily I have some green candle holders to get the green vibe going. Our favorite month, November! This year we’ll get rid of gray by painting the month in green. Lepis from…
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How to survive November 2021 Day 26
First time I missed a day in this challenge. A dear friend gave us tickets to The Miracle – A Night with Queen “INNUENDO 2021” #queentribute as she was not able to attend the show. The singer sang well and the band played well , we had an enjoyable evening. So I was too tired…
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How to survive November 2021 Day 25
Frozen flowers. That’s it for today! Our favorite month, November! This year we’ll get rid of gray by painting the month in green. Lepis from Parallel lines has hosted this challenge for years, I have been part of it for several years too, feel free to join us 🙂 Open your world to a green…
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How to survive November 2021 Day 24
Busy day. We had a nice pink sky when I came home from work at just before 4pm. It is now 4.10 and dark, November 😦 The snow has turned to ice and all the smaller walking paths and roads are so slippery. Cucumber, tomatoes, ham, time to make a sandwich Our favorite month, November!…
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How to survive November 2021 Day 23
Yesterday the lawn was green, so here is a photo today to prove it. Today it is white as the first snow fell here in southern Finland. Surprisingly is the snow is still on the ground, I thought it would melt away as soon it came. Let’s start with something different, a ICM photograph of…
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How to survive November 2021 Day 22
I am running out of ideas at the moment – or should say I am taking the easy way out. Nature and frost are my partners today after a cold night. Frost maybe playing the bigger part, but if you look closely you can see green Our favorite month, November! This year we’ll get rid…
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How to survive November 2021 Day 21
Well, I am happy to present a touch of green to you. This morning as I was on my way to the car, the frost had made beautiful white lines to the brown leaves. To my joy I also spotted green. Mission for the day accomplished Our favorite month, November! This year we’ll get rid…
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How to survive November 2021 Day 20
Well, I am at the same traffic lights again, but as it’s later and weather is more rainy . I have been busy with my art hobby so I did not get to photograph anything green, but these turned ok with a green tone in them. Our favorite month, November! This year we’ll get rid…
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How to survive November 2021 Day 19
Well, I will be straight with this as this post contains ja small fib. I took these photos earlier this fall, not yesterday or today. But, my excuse is, I did edit them yesterday, that a way they are new. Right? Our favorite month, November! This year we’ll get rid of gray by painting the…
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How to survive November 2021 Day 18
I could not do green November without having a peek what my backyard has to offer. Even at this time of year, green is trying its best to pop up. Our favorite month, November! This year we’ll get rid of gray by painting the month in green. Lepis from Parallel lines has hosted this challenge…
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How to survive November 2021 Day 17
Now we are at the heart of the matter, the soul of November is in this picture. It is already ten o’clock, but it is still dim and the air is full of drizzle. All is good as as the lights turned from red to green. Our favorite month, November! This year we’ll get rid…
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How to survive November 2021 Day 16
Tuesday, bleak, even grey skies, dim light. Typical November day. Good thing, I need to cook some pasta today, so I have to add some scallion onion, or spring onion to add some flavor. I found my green for today. Healthy greens. Our favorite month, November! This year we’ll get rid of gray by painting…
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How to survive November 2021 Day 15
Monday, temperature -4C , a bit nippy. I should have stopped to take some frosty green shots, but did not, I only took this one shot of a winter fluffer, I don’t know it that is a right name for this plant you can see a bit of green behind the frosty plants. As in…
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How to survive November 2021 Day 14
Art day. two. From the window I could see touch of green. I did see green 💚☘️ Our favorite month, November! This year we’ll get rid of gray by painting the month in green. Lepis from Parallel lines has hosted this challenge for years, I have been part of it for several years too, feel…
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How to survive November 2021 Day 13
Art day. After a break trying to get into groove with Monotype. Once again feeling out of depth, nothing turns out the way that I wish or want. I did use green 💚☘️ Our favorite month, November! This year we’ll get rid of gray by painting the month in green. Lepis from Parallel lines has…
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How to survive November 2021 Day 12
What would I not do on my quest for green, the sacrifices one has to make 😀 I saw a friend after work yesterday, I was already going to the mall to buy some art supplies, and on a impulse I thought I would ask a friend on for a cup of coffee, no planning…
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How to survive November 2021 Day 11
Yesterday was dark, rainy all day. Not my favorite weather. While at work I found those green lollipops, to help with my quest for green. I am doing my best not to use my archives for green. I do this to keep me going, being active, presenting myself everyday with a challenge to find green.…
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How to survive November 2021 Day 10
I did find something green in the end, I found a bowl of green lollipops that was an answer to my silent wish.
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How to survive November 2021 Day 9
What is a better place to capture green than the botanical gardens, they have the light, right temperature there for flowers to bloom. Some green I captured from my visit. Our favorite month, November! This year we’ll get rid of gray by painting the month in green. Lepis from Parallel lines has hosted this challenge…
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