Memories of Winter
To be honest, sometimes writing about your art is harder than the process of making it. This image is called “Memories of Winter” and it’s a compilation of images taken throughout this winter. My goal was to push the boundaries of what is real and what is a dream and blend those two things together. The original concept started as an exploration into “duality” and how I could capture sleeping nature vs a very much living person. But, like everything else, my art created itself. Images wanted to be placed “here” and things wanted to be “blended” there. Art is really about feeling – what feels right vs. wrong.
As this image developed, I started seeing that I wanted to explore what our dream state might look like if we were dormant for as much time as plants are during winter. It was important to me to capture the passing of time with images of snow, mountains, trees and texture all the while feeling like time hadn’t moved a single second. In Colorado, our winters can be very long too. Would we become one with nature if we were dormant for that long or would we feel a sense of renewal? What would the world around us look like as time passed if we were in a dormant state? In addition, I wanted to capture a certain nostalgia that we might feel as a season comes to an end.
Color wasn’t necessary in this image because when I think of winter, I think of a monotone palette. Also, I associate winter with a cooler palette – and that is where I failed. I attempted to give this image more of a cool tone but it went against everything that I was feeling so I gave it a warmer tone. One day, maybe, I will produce a cool toned image 🙂 haha.
I hope that you enjoy the image and making of it. Please leave your thoughts below.
Bertha stevens - This was absolutely beautifully made! I love it! You are so talented!!
Anna - Aww thank you so much Bertha!!! I really appreciate you stopping by and checking out my blog. Hope that you have an amazing day!
Jennifer K - oh my goodness this was captivating! Perfect music to go with your work as well! AMAZING.
Anna - Thank you so much Jennifer!!! I really appreciate you watching it and commenting 😀
Cara - Woah! This is super cool.
Anna - Thank you so much Cars! I really appreciate you stopping by and commenting.
Brittany - What an amazing piece to create! You’re right – writing about our art can be harder than making it. You did a great job though!
Anna - So glad I’m not alone haha. Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting Brittany!
Mary - Dude you have mad skills! I love that you incorporated the editing video. SO COOL
Anna - Aww thanks so much Mary! I really appreciate it. So glad you enjoyed it! 😀
Kelley Priddy - The photo and process really provoke a feeling of winter and isolation to me. Great work!
Anna - Hi Kelley! Thank you so much for commenting. I really appreciate it!
Laura kinser - This is gorgeous!
Anna - Thankyou so much Laura!
Amanda Tipton - Beautiful piece! Thank you for sharing your thoughts
Anna - Aww Thank you Amanda. I really appreciate you stopping by 😊
Justyna - You are so right about this! Totally agree with your first statement!
Anna - Thank you so much Justyna! I really appreciate you stopping by!
Rayna - This was so cool to watch! I love seeing how others make their art!
Anna - Aww thank you so much Rayna. I really appreciate your comment 😊 Thank you for stopping by!
Ash Meier, Denver Wedding Photographers - Wow!! Super beautiful and artistic.
Anna - Thank you so much Ash! I really appreciate your comment and you stopping by.
Jessica V - Wow!!! I love the video, all around really cool post!
Anna - Thank you so much Jessica! I really appreciate it 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Lindsay - Loved this tutorial. I am always fascinated by artists talents and how they can create such beautiful pieces. GREAT JOB
Anna - Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting Lindsay 🙂 I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts 🙂