love of trees

Those of you that know me also know of my love of trees.  I recently came upon this amazing book, I must share it with you!

The Life & Love of Trees

by Lewis Blackwell

Here are just a few of the inspiring images you'll find within its pages.....

Region: Japan     Photographer:  Tohoku Color Agency

Region: Australia   Photographer:  Kevin Schafer

Region: China   Photographer:  Steve Taylor

Region: Europe   Photographer:  Oxford Scientific

Region: Northern Hemisphere   Photographer:  Richard Mack

Region: California   Photographer:  Logan Mock-Bunting

closer, closer, closer....

scraps!

'scraps'  photography   Barbara De Pirro

a bit closer...

Sometimes in order to gain a different perspective

we need to step back from the situation

But ….now and then,

getting a bit closer is the key

that opens up a whole new world!

photography Barbara De Pirro

a study in texture

I'm always on the look out for texture!

My camera is my favorite tool no matter where I roam.   

I have found that not only is there value in the full color image but...

when I convert my images into black & white that is when the patterns really jump out.

Using a basic photo editing program on my computer, I tweak the contrast & sometimes even switch to the negative version.

From this vast resource I discover designs that ultimately are translated into patterns for all my artwork, printmaking, painting ... yes, even sculpture & installation.

Here are several examples of my process....

 

 

 

 

 

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