Artistic Growth - Part 2 of a Series
Published On: 01-14-2012 07:18pm
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As I mentioned in the first installment of this series about artistic growth, thinking about how my work has evolved over the years, led me to wonder how other artists feel about their artistic growth in their chosen field.
Photographer Cassandra Tomlinson of Tomlinson Photography and Design shares her thoughts about this process below:
Photographer Cassandra Tomlinson of Tomlinson Photography and Design shares her thoughts about this process below:
When I first started as a photographer, most of my inspirations and
photographs were from nature. Growing up in the country and being a
lover of the outdoors, these photographs came easy for me. One of my earliest works is of this photograph of a grapevine in the woods.
Soon after I started selling my photography prints, I wanted to set myself apart and give customers something original. This lead me to start capturing textures in the woods that people might overlook. I started to find lots of tiny treasures on trees, on the ground and everywhere. I wanted to show off these little treasures that customers might be missing out on.
Soon after I started selling my photography prints, I wanted to set myself apart and give customers something original. This lead me to start capturing textures in the woods that people might overlook. I started to find lots of tiny treasures on trees, on the ground and everywhere. I wanted to show off these little treasures that customers might be missing out on.
After discovering this new love for capturing textures in the woods, I started to see the details and textures in everything
around us. I found myself crawling behind and underneath things because
I caught a glimpse of something unique. I found new and exciting ways
to capture images in new settings and environments.
This new idea has transformed my photographs making them one of a kind original images. I no longer have just a collection of nature images but a collection of one of a kind prints for my customers to decorate their homes and businesses with a modern flair. I still provide a balance of traditional and non-traditional photography prints in my studio for all viewers to enjoy.
This new idea has transformed my photographs making them one of a kind original images. I no longer have just a collection of nature images but a collection of one of a kind prints for my customers to decorate their homes and businesses with a modern flair. I still provide a balance of traditional and non-traditional photography prints in my studio for all viewers to enjoy.
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I took a peek in Cassandra's studio and here are a couple of my favorites:
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, Cassandra. It's very interesting to read what other artists think about their artistic growth.
To see more of Cassandra's wonderful work, visit her Artfire studio, Tomlinson Photography and Design.
I took a peek in Cassandra's studio and here are a couple of my favorites:
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, Cassandra. It's very interesting to read what other artists think about their artistic growth.
To see more of Cassandra's wonderful work, visit her Artfire studio, Tomlinson Photography and Design.
Reader's Comments
By beadorigami on 01/17/2012 @ 11:45am
Thanks for this feature! Cassandra really has an eclectic style in addition to her fantastic photography skills. I'm also drawn to the rusty coil. Thanks Dawn!By Guest on 01/16/2012 @ 03:33am
Wonderful crisp photographs, I am still trying to figure out the shiny red one! :) Great, thought provoking post, Dawn. Thank you :)
By Tomlinson_Photography_and_Design on 01/15/2012 @ 07:28am
Thank you ladies and thank you Dawn for this feature!
By CatsWire on 01/15/2012 @ 12:31am
It's not the first time I stumbled upon Cassandra's work here. Beautiful photos!
By j3jewelry on 01/14/2012 @ 11:23pm
Wow, Cassandra's photographs really leap out me. I like them all, and I really love that rusty coil. Who'd a thunk I'd like an ol' rusty coil. Very nice, thank you for sharing!
By ShadowDogDesigns on 01/17/2012 @ 01:40pm
Have been a fan of Cassandra's beautiful photography from when I first discovered her, a little over a year ago. Great to see her work showcased here! Wonderful interview, Dawn!