Carolyn Pitts Fine Art
Composites Exhibit
Journey into an imaginative world with digital collages created from original photographs and drawings. As Henry David Thoreau said, “The question is not what you look at, but what you see."
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A woodland visitor adds interest to an iconic 'road disappearing over the horizon' image. 14 x 11 inches
If you have ever visited the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, take a close look at this piece. You will see a boy feeding turtles in the pond behind the tea house, the treehouse in the Children's Garden, the rose-covered pergola, and so much more. The longer you look, the more you will find. 16 x 24 inches
A gentle shower refreshes the blooms in Fran's garden.11 x 14 inches
Located at the base of the spine, the root chakra is associated with the color red and functions as our energetic center of safety and grounding. 11 x 14 inches
Double-crested cormorants sail to the stars above a tapestry of flowers photographed at South of the James Farmers Market. 11 x 14 inches
It was a sunny day in November but a cold wind blew across the fields nudging the wind chime on the back porch at Ruth’s house. The sky was that brilliant blue that we only see in autumn. 11 x 14 inches
Photographed this little nest builder at the amazing National Aviary in Pittsburg in April 2018. Also known as the Peking Robin, the Leiothrix is native to India, Butan, Burma, Nepal, and parts of Tibet. 10 x 10 inches
The National Aviary in Pittsburg is home to this endangered bird from Guam. 10 x 10 inches
The National Aviary in Pittsburg is home to this endangered bird from Guam. 10 x 10 inches
This is blues guitarist Ana Popovic performing at The Tin Pan in Richmond, VA. The image alterations are an attempt to capture the energy of her music. 11 x 14 inches
The "birdcage" is the nickname for the cast iron structure over the resting place of James Monroe, fifth President of the US, in Hollywood Cemetery. This photo was created using light painting techniques. During this long exposure, I 'painted' the structure with flashlights covered with yellow and green gels and then walked across the field of view holding a string of blue lights.18 x 12 inches
The subject of this piece is the bloom of an Oak Leaf Hydrangea in my yard. 12 x 18 inches
Resplendent in the pinks and greens of the heart chakra, this mandala emerges from a lotus flower, which symbolizes spiritual awakening.
Layers of greens, blues, and purples (the colors of the heart, throat, brow, and crown chakras) conceal a stone statue of the Buddha. 10 x 10 inches
A palette of vivid blues, yellows, and magenta adorn this mandala framed by sunflowers. My mother's favorite flower, sunflowers have many positive meanings including friendship, peace, and light.
How many squirrels do you see? Count them carefully...1, 2, 3. One squirrel has paused for an acorn break. This piece glows with the russets of autumn. You can almost smell the cinnamon and maple.16 x 20 inches
Passion and joy personified. The percussionist felt the rhythm so intensely that he closed his eyes and lifted his face to the sky. The subject of this composite is a performer at the 2018 Richmond Folk Festival. It is apparent from the emotion on his face that he is engrossed with the music.12 x 12 inches
The focal point of this digital composite is a carving from a 2019 exhibition at the Virginia Museum of Fine Art, "Congo Masks: Masterpieces from Central Africa". I was struck by the carving's similarities to images of Buddha: heavy-lidded eyes, protruding ears, and circular symbol on the forehead. The circular symbol is repeated on each cheek. As a student of energy healing, I recognized those facial three points as significant in EFT (emotional freedom techniques) or tapping. 12 x 12 inches
Everything is energy and changing all the time. Energy is never destroyed, just transformed. These flowers were wilted and about to be deposited in the trash but I paused to photograph them first. The outlines remind us of their former beauty before they transitioned. 14 x 11 inches
The sun sets slowly as two paddlers revel in the serenity of the evening...after the heat of the sun has retreated and before the river is shrouded in darkness. 10 x 10 inches
World peace begins with inner peace. Whenever we feel overwhelmed by conflict around the world, we can take a moment to cultivate compassion internally and radiate that care to others.12 x 10 inches
10 x 10"
In this piece the Buddha offers dharma in the deer park in Sarnath.10 x10 inches
10 x10"