In February and March, when the world is still very
much black and white in Vermont, I start to look for color. Almost Black and White is the theme for
this collection of photographs, most of which are based in the literal world
outside at Lake Elmore, Vermont.
All capture a tinge of color in a predominately black and white landscape. From an ice shanty on a frozen lake to a
cemetery with one green shed to a reflection in glass, I am always surprised at
what you can see when you have a concept in mind.
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| Roger in Blue |
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| Cemetery Green Shed |
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| Driveway Bird |
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| Green Window Reflection |
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| Lake Elmore Ice Shanty |
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| Backyard Trees |
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| Montpelier Capitol Building |
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| Blue Sky Mountain |
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| Sumac in Abstract |
Even though I am still participating in winter
activities, I go to art shows to banish any hint of cabin fever. I also bring spring flowers inside—they offer
hope for the end of winter. Almost Black & White includes color images of
plants and flowers that I converted to black and white photographs.
Uncovering some of the color allowed a unique
perspective and a new portrayal of the image.
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| Patterns |
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| Peace Lily |
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| Almost Spring |
A Photoshop technique—using the brush tool to paint
in a color that does not live in the photograph--is something I am interested in
using in future art. My desire is to add
color to an image, yet keep the original feel of the work. I think I succeeded
with the purple mountain landscape in this collection.
I hope these images entice you to look for color and solace in their world even if the actuality is sparse.
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