Floral Images
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Floral Studies
Daily, we are exposed to a wide range of colors from pastels to the very vivid. These colors are present in everyday life across a broad range of subjects from landscapes to flowers and everything in between.
Switching to black & white film, I eliminated the distraction of color. This allowed me to interact with the subjects by focusing on textures, shapes, forms, staging plus the application of light creating expressive floral studies.
It is said that flowers are a true reflection of how people who give them feel. My feelings are expressed through the selection of the flower and creating the image. My varied life experiences, including being a member of the LGBTQ+ community and now living as a transgender woman, opened my mind to new perspectives influencing my artistic vision.
I often receive the following feedback on my unique floral studies:
- Questioning whether the images were a painting or graphite.
- Expressing the sensual appeal of the studies.
- Comparing my studies to Mapplethorpe and O'Keefe.
