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artistoftheNorthernFront Doc Thissen
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| Wyoming Wildflowers | Divided Sunrise | |
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| Falls Beginnings | Aspen Flowers | |
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| French Creek Falls | Lone Tree | |
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| Signs of Fall | Paintbrush Dreams | |
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| Swallowtail | Lake Marie Moonlight | |
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Daniel “Doc” Thissen Artist’s
Statement Photography is a
way to capture a moment in time, a chance to see nature at it’s
finest. I started taking
pictures and snapshots as a hobby. The more pictures I took, the more
I realized that all I had to do was look - look for the unusual, the
extraordinary - that can be found in all of nature’s glory. Over the
years, I discovered that there are no right or wrong views within the
natural world. I entered a
local contest almost by chance, and was fortunate enough to walk away
with several winning entries, including a first place winner and
additional entries that were chosen for publication. Since then, I’ve
had an almost insatiable desire to learn more about my craft, all the
while exploring new and different ideas. I’ve learned to see the
world in a different light, to find the chiaroscuro in the landscape,
to find patterns in the chaos. I find that the everyday things that
make up life, no matter how mundane, can and do provide an influence
on my works. As I mentioned
previously, I have had to do nothing more than to look for those
things in nature that have always been there; the mountain vista, the
lake, the waterfall; all of these with a stunning sky and clouds are
just a few of my favorite subjects ~ I have found that these scenes
hold the strongest emotional response; not just from myself, but from
those who view my work. I am a voracious
reader, with a love for fiction, and non-fiction alike. I find that
the writings of a diverse group of wordsmiths and lyricists contribute
viewpoints – even in passing – that give me ideas that I can later
integrate into my works. I experience a
thrill when I know I’ve captured an image that will never be exactly
the same again. This delight is further expressed when I see the
reaction of others who find themselves enchanted with my images. This
is what I believe photographic art is all about. Daniel “Doc” Thissen, Laramie, Wyoming November 2009
Artist’s Bio Initially a self-taught photographer, I have found that in order to refine and hone my skills and artistic vision, that I believed it necessary to return to school in 2009, attending the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California. Prior to this, I was an avid hobbyist until the summer of 2007; when I entered a local photo contest, and actually did fairly well, walking away with a first place and two second place winners out of six categories. I’ve also had two honorable mention awards in Wyoming Wildlife magazine. I was added to the Wyoming Arts Council’s Artist’s Roster in early 2009. Miss Etta’s Place, 115 Ivinson The Cavalryman Supper club, 4425 S. 3rd Street The Mortgage Source, 414 E. Lewis In addition, I have a website, www.docspix.com and a blog: www.ddocspix.blogspot.com Contact info: Doc Thissen, 307.460.3011, info@docspix.com Price list is on the website. a |
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