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
I often say that as soon as the weather is bad, I grab my camera and head outside to explore. I work to transform the emotive atmosphere of gardens and landscapes into fine art images that feel timeless and painterly. My efforts are inspired by a deep respect for nature and the desire to share how I see its varying, reflective 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 truly enjoy the glow of early morning light, the stillness just before (or after) a noisy thunderstorm, the subtly detailed textures so plentiful in blooming gardens, and the misty expanse of a rural panorama.
Using contemporary digital tools (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 imaginative, each photograph 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 sense of a cherished environment to both residential and commercial spaces. While some of my newer work has a more modern look, the images still bring a sense of mood to the surroundings, enhancing such settings 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 artistry of our world, reminding viewers of its importance, while bringing a calming presence into spaces where we live and work.