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Seascapes (Series)
DESCRIPTION
Impressionsist seascapes of the Atlantic Ocean and Long Island Sound
AUTHOR
Growing up and living most of my life on Long Island, NY, I have always been drawn to the sea and coast. The south shore and Atlantic Ocean offer primeval sand dunes and raucous surf, while the north shore and the Long Island Sound offer a rockier shoreline and quieter waters. I'm certain this environment helped form my affinity for the outdoors and why many of my images portray beaches, marshes and the influence of water. I view my photography as a form of therapy in reaction to the frenzied pace of everyday life, where I react to nature and appreciate what already exists as I see it through the lens.
Art stimulates our senses and emotions and reminds us that we are alive. The ancient Greeks developed the theory of the four moods or behaviors - sanguine (optimistic), choleric (passionate), melancholic (somber) and phlegmatic (impassive) to categorize the human psyche. Our personalities are loosely made up of these temperaments in varying combinations. The visual arts often trigger strong emotional reactions to some or all of these, even if the viewer isn't quite sure why. As a photographer, I often find myself reacting to the landscape in varied ways.
Art stimulates our senses and emotions and reminds us that we are alive. The ancient Greeks developed the theory of the four moods or behaviors - sanguine (optimistic), choleric (passionate), melancholic (somber) and phlegmatic (impassive) to categorize the human psyche. Our personalities are loosely made up of these temperaments in varying combinations. The visual arts often trigger strong emotional reactions to some or all of these, even if the viewer isn't quite sure why. As a photographer, I often find myself reacting to the landscape in varied ways.
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