ABOUT
Sandy Ross, a resident of Tewksbury Township, in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, is a fine art photographer with a passion for capturing the beauty of local people, animals, plant life and bucolic scenery. Sandy is
interested in making images that contribute to stewardship of the earth, though she finds that mystery and humor appreciably flavor her viewpoint as she scopes out what makes our surroundings interesting, remarkable, appealing - or just plain beautiful
inspired by a developing understanding of human evolution and land use through an undergraduate degree in history and a master’s degree in landscape design and land management
"Landscape does not always mean terra-firma; it can be terra-incognita - or terra-infirma - and draw from our complex interior spaces and fantastical places where imagined feelings and experiences are uncovered as we live them."
Additionally, private portraiture commissions can be scheduled for preserving a personal legacy where the artist documents and interprets a client's cherished
property
family or pet
events
Family heirlooms can be created in the form of elegant prints, albums and unique artist’s books.
ARTIST STATEMENT
Through my photographs, I work to create images that evoke a response to the reflective atmosphere of landscapes and gardens, transforming them into fine art images that feel timeless and painterly. My work is inspired by a deep respect for nature and the desire to portray its varying moods. I’ve spent time in recent years trekking about locally, and feel that much of my work supports the idea of New Jersey’s nickname, The Garden State. I often say that as soon as the weather changes, I grab my camera and head outside to explore. I truly enjoy the glow of early morning light, the stillness just before (or after) a noisy thunderstorm, the soft and subtle textures of gardens in bloom, and the misty, obscured expanse of a rural panorama.
Using contemporary digital artistry (Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop), I create images that are as much about emotion as they are about place. Frequently described by viewers as moody, luminous, and pictorial, each piece is printed on archival fine art paper with archival inks, ensuring exceptional quality and longevity. My work is designed to bring serenity, beauty, and a visceral sense of a multitude of environments and details to both residential and commercial spaces. I feel these experiences matter because they are capable of restoring and reenforcing a sense of health and delight. Though my newer work often has a more modern aesthetic, the images still bring a sense of mood to the surroundings, and often enhance the experience of day-to-day settings such as restaurants, corporate institutions, and medical and wellness facilities.
With a growing collection of over 200 fine art prints and a history of successful sales through art shows, interior designers, word-of-mouth, and curated look books, I am committed to creating artwork that honors the natural world, bringing its calming presence into the many spaces where we live and work.