I have carefully preserved these antique tulips. For the photo I have arranged them around the white vase. As background and bottom I used an old-fashioned cheese cloth. I shot the series of photos in 2012. After the first round of selection, I let the photos 'rest'. A second round of selection followed in 2014. In 2015 I chose this photo as the best. After various edits in Lightroom and Photoshop, I finally finished the image in 2017. The variation in sharpness and blur gives depth to the artwork.
Since about 1974, I have been involved almost daily in photography, drawing (charcoal, graphite, conté, chalk, ink), painting, watercolour and/or collage making. In all these branches of visual work, I have tried a lot, found my own way, but.. Read more…