Susanne, welcome! Great to have you here.
Oversized figures in surreal landscapes are tricky to balance, but blending them with nature and everyday moments gives them real weight. That kind of visual contrast is what makes people stop and look.
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Hi Malcolm,
I am also a photographer, so this wasn't too far out of my comfort zone. I have always loved art, and working with anything photography related seemed natural for me. One day I tried collage and I just really enjoyed it. The rest is history. That was 17 years ago.
Surreal scenes with oversized figures meeting nature is such a good lane. The whimsy-plus-curiosity chase is exactly what keeps a body of work moving. What pulled you toward this specific kind of world-building? 👋
Welcome, Susanne. That pull between the surreal and the everyday is interesting territory, I find myself watching for the same tension in urban spaces, where a worn brick surface holds more story than a pristine one. Your mention of oversized figures makes me curious how you decide what detail to keep versus what to simplify, because scale shifts change everything about what reads. Looking forward to seeing what you share here.
Hi Arlene. I usually create one main character or two, and give them something to interact with. The old adage of keeping it simple comes to mind here. I don't want my images to become too busy or confusing. I like it when the story is easily readable.
Nice to meet you, and thanks for your interest!
Susanne