Artwork of Jamie Rood
Artistist's Statement: Artistry of Jamie Rood - Beyond the Photograph
My artwork originates from an idea or something interesting I find in our environment. I am influenced by hiking in the wilderness, ambient music, yoga & meditation and a spirit of exploration.
Connecting with My Art
I hope you will ‘feel something’ while enjoying my images. It may be a fond memory, or more complex emotion. Perhaps the color and texture just speak to you. In any event, I invite you to ‘explore’ and ‘get to know’ my work.
The Process
The images are photographs I’ve taken, often (but not always) multiple exposures combined into a High Dynamic Range (HDR) image with some digital magic and touchup. I also use different light than you may expect to capture the scene in a unique way.
Usually more depth waits to be discovered beyond raw, initial ‘shot’, as a beautiful as it may be. Photography & digital darkroom techniques allow me to ‘uncover the depth’ & create images ranging from realistic to surreal-looking ‘digital paintings’. It may be simply bringing out an object I saw when I took the shot or maybe something I found while editing. The process may involve combining exposures, filtering and/or painting with a palette of colors from the image - a lot of playing and exploring for sure :)
Prints
You will find my prints available on canvas, sealed & stretched ready to hang on the wall, or fine art paper matted & ready for framing. I use only archival materials in production of these ‘giclees’ - printing on my Epson 9900 using HDR inks directly onto media made especially for the high quality inks
Comparison:
- Canvas for a more textured ‘painterly’ look - stretched, sealed and ready to hang on the wall.
Velvet Fine Art Paper (slightly textured) for a softer, more detailed image - matted in standard sizes, ready for framing.
Each printed with archival High Dynamic Range (HDR) inks or Ultrachrome K3 ink.
If you would like to keep up with my artwork and me, please sign my e-mail list and note how my work speaks to you and jot down your favorite pieces.
‘Take a Deep Breath, Relax - and Have a Great Day!’ :)
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